1697 Boston Road
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1928
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations23 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building19 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood15 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Crotona Park East, containing 70 residential units. Built in 1928.
The neighborhood: East Morrisania
Bronx · 1,407 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,100 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
7 parks · 2.2 acres · incl. Daniel Boone Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (61 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint12
- Structural11
- Safety10
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- General
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jun 15, 2026Class C - General
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4J, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 21, 2026Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
May 21, 2026Class C - General
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5L, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
May 21, 2026Class C - General
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT SOUTH
Mar 19, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | — | $3,100 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,626.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
BOSTON ROAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COM PANY INC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 61 open HPD violations on record, including 23 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 15 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 1048 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in East Morrisania is about $3,100/month for a one-bedroom.