How well maintained is this building?

There are 64 open HPD violations on record, including 15 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 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 10 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 3 among buildings with any noise complaints.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 106 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 Norwood is about $2,275/month for a one-bedroom.

260 Van Cortlandt Avenue East

Norwood·Bronx

🔴2 Pest Alerts

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$2,2751-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations15 critical

BuildingElevator

Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1928

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
15 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
10 noise complaints in past year
Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood
10 noise complaints in past year (vs 3 median)

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About this building

A 6-story building located in Norwood, containing 56 residential units. Built in 1928.

Neighborhood

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The neighborhood: Norwood

Bronx · 1,701 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $2,275 1BR

AvConcourseJerome

4 subway stations nearby

1 park · 0.3 acres · incl. Whalen Playground

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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 (64 vs 5 average per building).

Top issues

Lead Paint20
Water/Plumbing16
Window/Door8

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jun 12, 2025Class C
Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THEN 30 SQ FT AT EAST AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Sep 12, 2024Class C
Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jul 22, 2024Class C
Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Mar 27, 2023Class C
Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4H, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Mar 27, 2023Class 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.
1 Bed	—	$2,275	—
3+ Bed	—	$3,850	—

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

1975 LAFONTAINE REALTY CORP.

Responsiveness Score

106days

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 64 open HPD violations on record, including 15 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 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 10 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 3 among buildings with any noise complaints.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 106 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 Norwood is about $2,275/month for a one-bedroom.

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