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528 E 40Th 1/2 St

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528 E 40Th
1/2 St
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  3. Violations, 311, & more
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Independence Heights · 77022
Neighborhood overview
Independence Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 77022
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Houston average
Rent trends in Independence Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Aldine· 2.04 miNear Northside· 2.46 miOak Forest· 3.06 miHeights· 3.2 miNorthside· 3.37 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Houston-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated last month. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

528 E 40Th 1/2 St — Rent Intelligence for Independence Heights, Houston

Independence Heights
Built 1938
Current rent range
$939 – $2,600 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsHEOwned byHERNANDEZ ERICK & FLOR1 bldg
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Houston · 0 reviews
15 open violations on file — though mid-century building (1938, 88 years old).
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations2last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age88 ybuilt 1938
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Houston · March 2026

Studio
$1,105/mo
1 BR
$1,161/mo
2 BR
$1,386/mo
3 BR
$1,834/mo
4 BR
$2,261/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
January
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~23% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Houston

Studio
$1,105
$939 – $1,271
1 Bed
$1,135
$1,135
2 Bed
$1,345
$1,345
3 Bed
$1,834
$1,559 – $2,109
4 Bed
$2,261
$1,922 – $2,600
$500$1.8k$3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Houston
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Heights
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,715
current quarter
Effective rent
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per bedroom only
YoY change
-1.6%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
12%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
11100
HPD Violations 2311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 13Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

2 total
  • Uncategorized
    2

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • No complaints
    0

DOBTop Filings

13 total
  • DOB Violations
    13

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class DON - 1 - NuisanceCLOSEDDec 12, 2016

    Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of whatever nature covering or partly covering the surface of any lots or parcels. — Ord: 10-451(b)(10)*

  • Class DON - 1 - NuisanceCLOSEDDec 12, 2016

    Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of whatever nature covering or partly covering the surface of any lots or parcels. — Ord: 10-451(b)(10)*

See all 2 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

HERNANDEZ ERICK & FLOR

Portfolio of 1 building

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1938Building constructed
  2. nowHERNANDEZ ERICK & FLOROwner of record per HPD registration.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1938
Building constructed
Construction completed
now
Current owner: HERNANDEZ ERICK & FLOR
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

15 events
  • HPDLOWDec 12, 2016

    HPD Class DON - 1 - Nuisance Violation — Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of what

  • HPDLOWDec 12, 2016

    HPD Class DON - 1 - Nuisance Violation — Permitting the existence of weeds, brush, rubbish, and all other objectionable, unsightly, and unsanitary matter of what

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — Failure to remove vector causing dead trees, tree limbs and other debris

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — Holes, cracks, breaks and loose surface materials in or on floors, walls, ceilin

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — occupant controlled cleanliness and sanitary condition

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — protective covering

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — Failure to secure to prevent unauthorized entry

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — repair or remove fences and accessory structures (garages and sheds

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — Clean and sanitary shared public areas

  • DOBMEDIUMMar 23, 2004

    DOB Violation — 33% or more damage or deterioration of the supporting members.

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $939 – $1,271
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $987 – $1,335
    2% aboveArea: $1,135
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,178 – $1,594
    3% aboveArea: $1,345
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,559 – $2,109
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,922 – $2,600
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 77022

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Independence Heights is historically the first Black municipality in Texas — a neighborhood of modest homes, deep community pride, and increasing investment. It borders the Heights and stands at a crossroads of preservation and change.

HistoricAffordableCommunity-DrivenEmergingCultural

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

29
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • N Main St @ E 40th St44
    0.0 mi1 min
  • N Main St @ E 40th St44
    0.1 mi1 min
  • N Main St @ E 41st St44
    0.1 mi1 min
  • N Main St @ E 41st St44
    0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • 4204 Yale St
    0.3 mi7 min
  • 701 E 33Rd St
    0.5 mi10 min

Safety & Crime

37
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 77022
Violent113
Property157
Quality-of-life484
Total incidents754
PRECINCT
Top precinct#3
Houston PD · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1938
Classsingle-family

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