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1687 CASTLE HILL AVENUE

Bronx, NY, 10462

1687 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10462 is a 2-unit rental building in Parkchester, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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1687 CASTLE
HILL AVENUE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Parkchester · 10462
Neighborhood overview
Parkchester→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10462
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Parkchester
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Pelham Bay· 0.91 miSoundview· 1.08 miWest Farms· 1.12 miWilliamsbridge· 1.78 miFordham· 1.82 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

1687 CASTLE HILL AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Parkchester, NYC

Parkchester · Bronx, NY, 10462
Built 19873 floors2 unitsBBL 2039580159
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsLIOwned byLIFESPIRE, INC.14 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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Bronx · 0 reviews
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations6last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age39 ybuilt 1987
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Bronx · March 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,230/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
August
Most expensive
May
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~10% by timing your move to August.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Bronx

Studio
$1,700
$1,700
1 Bed
$2,230
$1,725 – $1,750
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,108 – $2,852
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.3k$2.8k$4.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Bronx
01b / 09

Rent trends.

East Bronx
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,603
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
0.9%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
16%
asking, since ~'16

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

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
81 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
23
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
48
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
10
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1164
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
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
322102019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 6311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 1Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

6 total
  • Pest Infestation
    3

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    5
  • Illegal Parking
    3
  • Blocked Driveway
    3
  • Sewer
    1

DOBTop Filings

1 total
  • DOB Violations
    1

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 4, 2025

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 3, 2022

    §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, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 17, 2022

    §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, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 17, 2022

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 2, 2021

    (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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

LIFESPIRE, INC.

Portfolio of 14 buildingsCEO/PRESIDENT: TOM LYDONMail: 462 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10004

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

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Portfolio Grade
A9.2
Averaged across 14 buildings
14
buildings
4.6
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

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  • B3916 KINGSHIGWYBrooklyn7.2 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1987Building constructed2 units · 3 floors
  2. nowLIFESPIRE, INC.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 14 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

1687 CASTLE HILL AVENUE · Bronx · 40.840° N, -73.853° W
45
Walk
22
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Parkchester

Parkchester is a massive planned community built by MetLife in the 1940s — orderly brick towers, internal gardens, and a self-contained commercial center. It's one of the Bronx's most stable middle-class neighborhoods, with a growing Bangladeshi and Albanian community alongside longtime residents.

4,180buildings tracked4.6avg LucidIQ$1,750median 1BR
77,230population$63kmedian income78%renters
Planned CommunityMiddle-ClassDiverseResidentialStable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
198019902000201020202030
1987
Building constructed
2 units · 3 floors · class B1
now
Current owner: LIFESPIRE, INC.
Portfolio includes 14 buildings.

Recent Activity

18 events
  • HPDLOWJun 4, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMMay 10, 2025

    Blocked Driveway — Partial Access

  • 311MEDIUMMay 4, 2025

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMApr 13, 2024

    Blocked Driveway — Partial Access

  • 311MEDIUMJan 29, 2024

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMJan 3, 2024

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMJan 3, 2024

    Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMJun 20, 2023

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • HPDHIGHNov 3, 2022

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMOct 27, 2022

    Blocked Driveway — No Access

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    26% aboveArea: $1,700
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,896 – $2,565
    27% aboveArea: $1,750
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10462

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Parkchester is a massive planned community built by MetLife in the 1940s — orderly brick towers, internal gardens, and a self-contained commercial center. It's one of the Bronx's most stable middle-class neighborhoods, with a growing Bangladeshi and Albanian community alongside longtime residents.

Planned CommunityMiddle-ClassDiverseResidentialStable

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

22
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • STARLING AV/PURDY STBx22
    0.3 mi5 min
  • STARLING AV/PURDY STBx22
    0.3 mi5 min
  • UNIONPORT RD/STARLING AVBx22
    0.3 mi6 min
  • STARLING AV/UNIONPORT RDBx22
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Linden Tree Elementary SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • J.h.s. 127 The Castle HillMiddle School
    0.1 mi2 min
  • P.s. 106 ParkchesterElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • P.s./m.s. 11x498 - Van Nest AcademyK-8
    0.4 mi8 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Icahn Charter School 2K-8
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Haven Charter High SchoolK-12
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Bronx Charter School For ExcellenceK-8
    0.5 mi10 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • St Raymond Academy For GirlsHigh School
    0.1 mi1 min
  • St Raymond Elementary SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi3 min
  • St Raymond Boys High SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min

At a glance

Year built1987
Floors3
Total units2
ClassB1
BBL2039580159

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