491 East 138th Street
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
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 3-story building located in Mott Haven-Port Morris, containing 74 residential units. Built in 1975.
The neighborhood: Mott Haven
Bronx · 2,083 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,960 1BR · $3,459 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
13 parks · 8.3 acres · incl. Park
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 (4 vs 3 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint2
- Pests1
- Water/Plumbing1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 12, 2021Class B - Lead Paint
IN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 12, 2021Class A - Water/Plumbing
IN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULK AROUND THE BATHTUB FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 12, 2021Class A - Lead Paint
IN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 12, 2021Class A
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,837 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,960 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,459 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,811 | — |
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
PLAZA BORINQUEN 88 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND COMPA
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 4 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
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 4 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (3 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Mott Haven is about $2,960/month for a one-bedroom.