Bronx · Block 2529 · Lot 63 · 10452

1261 Merriam Avenue

6 floors · 78 apartments · 72,727 sq ft · built 1930 · class D1 · owner of record: Hp 1261 Merriam Housing Development Fund Company,

30open violations
$6,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
5HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 4 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 72,727 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 167 days
Annual filing
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 290 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2029) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2029
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 2529). Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1142 days
Next due 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-10-16 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (1) · $6,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Apr 20, 2026Local Law CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL #907655. REMEDY: FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.
#37036847K
Aug 21, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
DOB (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 19, 2024HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE)
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
#911377
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 22, 2022NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
#00828
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 31, 2018NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE)
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
#00402
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 15, 2010ELEVATOR

#9027/314170
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Nov 30, 2007LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE

#NRF44623
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 13, 1997LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR

#01994
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 10, 2025Elevators FTC-VT-CAT1-CO
Violation Issued-Failure To File 2024 Cat1 Test Affirmation of Correction
Active
Jan 19, 2024Facades FISPHAZ
CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
Active
Feb 22, 2022Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022
Active
May 20, 2019Elevators EVCAT5
Active
May 31, 2018Facades FISPNRF
FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017
Active
Nov 30, 2007Facades LL1198
CYCLE 6 NO REPORT FILED
Active
HPD (17) · C 5 · B 7 · A 5
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 11, 2026BApt 3B · § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SJul 16, 2026
Jun 11, 2026BApt 3B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Jul 16, 2026
Jun 11, 2026BApt 3B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Jul 16, 2026
Jun 11, 2026AApt 3B · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCHSET AT CLOSET DOORS AT EAST WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Sep 14, 2026
Jun 11, 2026AApt 3B · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR KNOBS AT CLOSET DOORS AT EAST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Sep 14, 2026
Jun 11, 2026AApt 3B · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FLOOR IN THE 1st PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Sep 14, 2026
Jun 11, 2026BApt 3B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Jul 16, 2026
Jun 11, 2026BApt 3B · § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECJul 16, 2026
Aug 11, 2025CApt 6C · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 30SQ FT AT CEILING, EAST, AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6C, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''Sep 6, 2025
May 20, 2024CApt 3C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 15, 2024
May 20, 2024CApt 3C · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 15, 2024
Apr 8, 2024CApt 4L · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APPROX 8 SQ.FT AT SOUTH WALL APPROX 10 SQ.FT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16553760 ISSUED 28-DMay 4, 2024
Feb 24, 2021AApt 1B · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ,,, WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 30, 2021
Feb 24, 2021AApt 1B · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHMay 30, 2021
Dec 21, 2020CApt 2G · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTJan 16, 2021
Sep 4, 2019BApt 2G · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... WEST WALL AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2019
Feb 6, 2006BApt 3K · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3K, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTHMar 18, 2006

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City records as of Nov 15, 2026, 3:48 PM ET. BBL 2025290063.

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