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85 WILLIS AVENUE

Bronx, NY, 10454

85 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx, NY, 10454 is a 422-unit rental building in Mott Haven, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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  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.

Mott Haven · 10454
Neighborhood overview
Mott Haven→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10454
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Mott Haven
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Mott Haven· 0.39 miHunts Point· 0.49 miMorrisania· 0.81 miHunts Point· 2.07 miLongwood· 2.25 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
419
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

85 WILLIS AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Mott Haven, NYC

Mott Haven · Bronx, NY, 10454
Built 200913 floors422 unitsBBL 2022957501
Current rent range
$1,600 – $4,675 / mo
4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★2.33 reviews
Verified reviewsBBOwned byBRUCKNER BY THE BRIDGE CONDO1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
C
★★★★★
2.3 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Bronx · 3 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Bronx. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityPoor
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations3,091last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed9last 7 years
Tenant reviews32.3 ★ avg
Rent-stab units422DHCR records
Building age17 ybuilt 2009
311 complaints1,617last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Bronx · March 2026

Studio
$1,600/mo
1 listing
1 BR
$2,762/mo
5 listings
2 BR
$3,000/mo
9 listings
3 BR
$3,811/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
July
Most expensive
October
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~12% by timing your move to July.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Bronx

Studio1 listing
$2,000
$2,000
1 Bed5 listings
$2,762
$2,547 – $4,675
2 Bed9 listings
$3,000
$2,400 – $4,195
3 Bed1 listing
$3,811
$3,811
$1.5k$3.3k$5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Bronx
01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Bronx
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,095
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
-1.5%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
9%
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
224 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
58
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
96
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
70
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1315
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

Worsening
20015010050020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 3,091311 Complaints 1,617DOB Filings 8Evictions 9

HPDTop Violations

3,091 total
  • Door/Lock
    788
  • Pest Infestation
    439
  • Paint/Plaster
    417
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    272
  • Water Leak
    254

311Top Complaints

1,617 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    504
  • PLUMBING
    287
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    239
  • WATER LEAK
    135
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    118

DOBTop Filings

8 total
  • DOB Violations
    8

EvictionsEvictions

9 filed
  • Evictions filed
    9

Violations by Unit

(43 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 1, 2026

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT STAIRCASE DOOR ''A'' AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 1, 2026

    § 27-2042 ADM CODE PROVIDE A MIRROR IN SELF-SERVICE ELEVATOR ARRANGED SO AS TO ENABLE A PERSON ENTERING, TO VIEW INSIDE OF ELEVATOR NUMBER MISSING AT WEST ELEVATOR

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 28, 2026

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 28, 2026

    § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 28, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY

See all 3,091 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.3 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
33%
2★
67%
1★
0%

Pros: I have a nice view. My apartment is spacious. The building is close to Manhattan. Cons: It feels unsafe. Front door doesn’t lock, often homeless wandering the building. Since I’ve moved in none of the washing mach…

negativeDec 2024
·
Anonymous

Unit 11 B Pros: Nothing About this building is good Cons: I like nothing about this building is infested with drug attic‘s mice and rats and roaches the management does nothing about it they’re not responsive and they…

negativeAug 2022
·
Anonymous

Pros: Affordable housing income based Cons: Place is unsafe due to the new tenants being selected . Drug dealing and drug users and management is never present nor seem to care about how bad the building is getting elev…

mixedMar 2022
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

40 amenities
BUILDING
  • Playroom
  • Elevator
  • Doorman
  • Co-working
  • Lobby
  • Lounge
  • Concierge
  • Package Room
  • Wifi
  • Game Room
OUTDOOR
  • Roof Deck
  • Garden
  • Balcony
  • Grill
  • Swimming Pool
  • Patio
  • Rooftop
  • Terrace
  • Pool
  • Courtyard
FITNESS
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Fitness Center
  • Fitness
  • Yoga
  • Spa
PARKING & BIKES
  • Ev Charging
  • Bike Room
  • Bike Storage
  • Garage
  • Parking
LAUNDRY
  • Washer Dryer
  • Washer/dryer
SECURITY
  • Security
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pets Allowed
  • Dog Run
STORAGE
  • Storage
  • Storage Room
LUXURY
  • Screening Room
OTHER
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

BRUCKNER BY THE BRIDGE CONDO

Portfolio of 1 buildingOFFICER: PETER FINEMail: 450 WEST 14TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10014

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

View full landlord profile
Portfolio Grade
C4.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
2.3
avg score / 5
C
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 2009Building constructed422 units · 13 floors
  2. nowBRUCKNER BY THE BRIDGE CONDOOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

85 WILLIS AVENUE · Bronx · 40.806° N, -73.928° W
45
Walk
21
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
7 schools nearby4 min
The neighborhood

Mott Haven

The Port Morris section of Mott Haven is ground zero for the South Bronx's transformation — the Bruckner Bar and Gardens, distilleries, and food halls are sprouting in old industrial spaces. The waterfront is being reimagined, and artists are snapping up warehouse studios.

1,543buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$3,134median 1BR
41,073population$26kmedian income94%renters
Industrial ChicUp-and-ComingArts SceneWaterfrontAffordable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
2000201020202030
2009
Building constructed
422 units · 13 floors · class RM
2024
Rent stabilization on file
419 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: BRUCKNER BY THE BRIDGE CONDO
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWMay 1, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2042 ADM CODE PROVIDE A MIRROR IN SELF-SERVICE ELEVATOR ARRANGED SO AS TO ENABLE A PERSON ENTERING, TO VIEW INSIDE

  • HPDHIGHMay 1, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDHIGHApr 28, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 28, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STOR

  • HPDHIGHApr 28, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

  • HPDLOWApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONS

  • HPDLOWApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLETS AT SOUTH EAST AND NORTH IN THE 1st RO

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATH

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE BA

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 27, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 9D, 1st STORY, 1s

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,600 – $1,600
    20% belowArea: $2,000
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,547 – $4,675
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,400 – $4,195
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $3,811 – $3,811
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,700
Compared to median rents in 10454

Review Summary

3 reviews
2.3 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 3 reviews · avg 2.3 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: I have a nice view. My apartment is spacious. The building is close to Manhattan. Cons: It feels unsafe. Front door doesn’t lock, often homeless wanderin…"
— Anonymous · Dec 2024
Read all 3 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

The Port Morris section of Mott Haven is ground zero for the South Bronx's transformation — the Bruckner Bar and Gardens, distilleries, and food halls are sprouting in old industrial spaces. The waterfront is being reimagined, and artists are snapping up warehouse studios.

Industrial ChicUp-and-ComingArts SceneWaterfrontAffordable

Energy Score

71
AverageENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI63.2 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions2171.15 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

21
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • E 126 ST/2 AVM15M15-SBS
    0.3 mi6 min
  • E 126 ST/2 AVM15-SBS
    0.3 mi6 min
  • E 126 ST/2 AVM15
    0.3 mi6 min
  • E 126 ST/2 AVM35
    0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 154 Jonathan D. HyattElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • P.s. 043 Jonas BronckElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • P.s. 030 Hernandez/hughesElementary
    0.4 mi8 min
  • P.s. 138K-12
    0.4 mi8 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Dream Charter High SchoolCharter
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Dream Charter School Mott HavenElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • South Bronx Classical Charter School IiK-8
    0.2 mi4 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • King's AcademyElementary
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Association Benefit Chldrn-Graham
    0.5 mi11 min
  • Aim High - S Bronx Headstart Site 1
    0.6 mi12 min

At a glance

Year built2009
Floors13
Total units422
Rent-stab units422
ClassRM
BBL2022957501

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