Mott Haven
Rapidly changing South Bronx neighborhood with growing arts community and new development.
Mott Haven Building Violation Profile
Measured from HPD violations and 311 complaints filed in the 12 months to September 2026, matched to this area's buildings. Use it to set expectations before you sign or hire.
Rodent complaints ran 6.2 per 1,000 apartments, below the citywide 8.8.
Heat and hot water complaints in Mott Haven ran 203.2 per 1,000 apartments over that year, above the citywide 125.7.
The median Mott Haven apartment building went up in 1929, 30.1% of apartments sit in buildings from before 1940 (citywide 45.8%), and 28.5% are in buildings of five floors or fewer (citywide 37.1%).
Most common HPD issues in Mott Haven
HPD issued 37.8 violations per 100 apartments in Mott Haven over the 12 months to September 2026, above the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 12.8 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 25.1% of buildings recorded none.
Area figures describe 741 buildings holding 25,878 apartments, so check the specific address before you sign: one building's record can sit far from its neighborhood's average.
What the Records Show in Mott Haven
Buildings in Mott Haven averaged 37.8 HPD violations per 100 apartments over the 12 months to September 2026, above the citywide 30.1. Immediately hazardous Class C conditions ran 12.8 per 100 apartments against 9.2 citywide, and 25.1% of buildings recorded none at all.
| Measure | Mott Haven | Citywide |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment buildings | 741 | 172,071 |
| Apartments | 25,878 | 2,846,490 |
| HPD violations per 100 apartments | 37.8 | 30.1 |
| Class C (immediately hazardous) per 100 | 12.8 | 9.2 |
| Buildings with no violations | 25.1% | 45.3% |
| Apartments in pre-1940 buildings | 30.1% | 45.8% |
| Apartments in buildings of 5 floors or fewer | 28.5% | 37.1% |
| Median year built | 1929 | n/a |
Figures cover buildings with three or more apartments in Mott Haven-Port Morris, using HPD violations inspected in the 12 months to September 2026 and city lot records. Citywide figures use the same method. Search a specific address for that building’s own record.
Building Grades in Mott Haven
741 apartment buildings in Mott Haven were scored on October 8, 2026. 46.7% graded D or F, above the citywide 19.8%, and 36% graded A against 65.8% citywide. The average score was 57.3 out of 100.
Lowest-Scoring Buildings in Mott Haven
| # | Building | Grade | Score | Open Class C | Open Class B | Open HPD cases | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 506 Brook Avenue10455 · 9 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 195 | 275 | 5 | AEPVacate order |
| 2 | 408 East 138 Street10454 · 8 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 91 | 195 | 2 | AEP8 heat complaints |
| 3 | 504 Brook Avenue10455 · 9 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 77 | 113 | 0 | AEP7 heat complaints |
| 4 | 206 Willis Avenue10454 · 8 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 46 | 46 | 1 | none |
| 5 | 378 East 139 Street10454 · 10 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 53 | 71 | 0 | 6 heat complaints |
| 6 | 342 East 139 Street10454 · 16 apartments · built 1931 | F | 0 | 59 | 146 | 1 | AEP65 heat complaints |
| 7 | 403 East 139 Street10454 · 14 apartments · built 1892 | F | 0 | 62 | 84 | 1 | AEP |
| 8 | 494 East 138 Street10454 · 15 apartments · built 1915 | F | 0 | 68 | 63 | 0 | AEP |
| 9 | 542 East 138 Street10454 · 9 apartments · built 1920 | F | 0 | 16 | 120 | 0 | 6 heat complaints |
| 10 | 313 East 140 Street10454 · 6 apartments · built 1874 | F | 0 | 29 | 18 | 1 | none |
Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Mott Haven
325 buildings here were billed the rent-stabilization fee for 11,489 apartments on the 2024 property tax bill. Check whether a specific building is on the list with the rent-stabilization checker.
| Building | Stabilized units 2018 | Stabilized units 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480 Concord Avenue10455 | 65 | 46 | -19 |
Scores use the formula on the methodology page, applied to every lot with three or more apartments; the table ranks buildings with six or more. Stabilized unit counts are building totals from the DOF tax bill, compiled by nycdb, and say nothing about any individual apartment. See the most distressed buildings in the borough.
Services in Mott Haven
Each service page is tailored to Mott Haven’s building stock and common violation patterns.
Violation-Linked Repairs
For when Mott Haven buildings already have open violations
Pre-Lease & Investigation
Audit a Mott Haven building before you commit
Move-In Essentials
For after you’ve checked the building
Building Stock & Character
Pre-war walk-ups, new developments, converted industrial
Arts district, rapidly gentrifying, affordable (for now), waterfront access
6 train (multiple stops), 2/5 (3rd Ave-149th)
Still rough in areas, safety concerns, rapid change displacing residents