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$1,300,000

1696 Monroe Ave

Bronx, NY, 10457
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6Beds
4Baths
2,400Sqft
$542$/sqft

Listing Notes

Great investment opportunity in the Claremont section of the Bronx: fully renovated, R7zoned legal 3family property delivered completely vacant, offering excellent upside for both investors and endusers. The home features a long driveway with a 1car garage, a full basement providing additional storage or potential auxiliary space (3 rooms, 1 bathroom), and modern electric splitsystem heating and cooling throughout for efficient, lowmaintenance climate control. Ideally located close to public transportation, this asset combines strong income potential, redevelopment or expansion flexibility under R7 zoning (verify with your architect/attorney), and convenient access to neighborhood amenities.

Market Insights

Above nearby median+52%

$542/sqft vs a nearby median of $356/sqft.

Nearby median$356/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size2,400 sqft
  • +52% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 2,400 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$798k$700k$896k · 17% confidence
vs ask $1.30M+$502k (+38.6%)

Asking price is about 38.6% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.

$356/sqft median across 2 tight comps × 2,400 sqft= $854k
  • Open Class C HPD violations−$51k −6.0%
  • Days-on-market gravity−$26k −3.0%
  • Transit access+$21k +2.5%
  • Pre-war character+$21k +2.5%
  • Sparse street life−$13k −1.5%
  • Visible condition issues−$9k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$56k−6.5%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position+52% vs nearby

The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
145 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Dec 18, 2025
Photos
26 photos
Property type
multi family
Status
for sale
Last sold
Jun 17, 2020 · $580,000
Garage
1 space

Features & Amenities

Hardwood FloorsBasementTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or MoreEfficientInvestment OpportunityMaintenance

Photos

Building Facts

Year built
1901
Stories
3
Total units
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,028 sqft
Lot size
2,400 sqft
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildings
Building class
C0

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,300,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations0 open

0 total recorded against the building

HPD violations47 open

11 class C (immediately hazardous)

ACRIS documents40

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)48,694

Top: heat/hot water

Top complaint types in ZIP 10457

  • HEAT/HOT WATER7,798
  • Noise - Residential6,316
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk4,412
  • Illegal Parking4,099
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION3,343

Recent HPD

  • Apr 30, 2026Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
  • Jun 5, 2025Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...
  • Nov 22, 2024Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
  • Apr 3, 2024Class A · (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD S WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BE...

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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