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1561 Westchester Avenue · Bronx · BBL 2037750007 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

15 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (5) · Vendor Enforcement (2) · Blocked Driveway (2) · Illegal Parking (2) · Illegal Dumping (1) · Encampment (1).

Filed construction activity

$169,500 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (8 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,379,000 $620,550
2026$1,493,000 $671,850
2027$1,623,000 $730,350

The city's market estimate has risen 18% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Restaurante Ecuatoriano El Pan De VidaLatin AmericanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Spoiled) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayElder Av — 6 · 550 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Westchester Av / Manor Av — Bx4 Bx4A Bx27 · 200 ft
Citi BikeWest Farms Rd & Boone Ave · 0.5 mi · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: 195, 196. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

1561 Westchester Avenue

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

15 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,825,000 on 2017-11-03 (lender: Signature Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2017-11-03AL&R $3,000,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $3,000,000
2017-11-03Agreement $3,000,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $3,000,000
2017-11-03Mortgage $1,825,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $1,825,000
2016-04-26AL&R $1,175,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $1,175,000
2016-04-26Mortgage $1,175,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK $1,175,000
2016-04-26Deed $2,350,000 — from WW REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC to 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC $2,350,000
2016-04-14Sold for $2,350,000 $2,350,000 $783,333

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20178134117
20180070310
2019007018
2020303017
2021003003
2022025029
20232070211
20242044212
20251250513
202600421117
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The last 12 months — 23 records

DateRecord
2026-10-01311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-09-23Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-09-16Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-09-10Restaurant inspection: RESTAURANTE ECUATORIANO EL PAN DE VIDA
2026-09-09Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-08-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2026-06-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-05-11Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-05-04Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-04-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-04-20Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-04-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2026-03-02AALR — from SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC to NORTHEAST BANK
2026-03-02Mortgage assigned — from SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC to NORTHEAST BANK
2026-02-16311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2026-02-13Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-01-09311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2025-12-23311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2025-12-19311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2025-12-04DOB violation C: BUILDING HAS BEEN OBSERVED HAVING SPECIAL INSPECTOR JAY KAVI (P.E) REMOVED FROM APPLICATION X01148268-I1 DUE TO SURRENDERING OF
2025-11-25DOB complaint, category ?
2025-11-07Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2025-10-25311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-01311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-09-23Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-09-16Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-09-10Restaurant inspection: RESTAURANTE ECUATORIANO EL PAN DE VIDA
2026-09-09Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-08-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2026-06-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-05-11Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-05-04Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-04-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-04-20Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-04-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2026-03-02AALR — from SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC to NORTHEAST BANK
2026-03-02Mortgage assigned — from SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC to NORTHEAST BANK
2026-02-16311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2026-02-13Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2026-01-09311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2025
2025-12-23311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2025-12-19311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2025-12-04DOB violation C: BUILDING HAS BEEN OBSERVED HAVING SPECIAL INSPECTOR JAY KAVI (P.E) REMOVED FROM APPLICATION X01148268-I1 DUE TO SURRENDERING OF
2025-11-25DOB complaint, category ?
2025-11-07Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2025-10-25311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
2025-10-01Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2025-08-06311: Encampment — N/A
2025-07-10311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2025-05-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-04-22Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-02-25Job filed: FILING TO UPDATE RESTAURANT KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AS PER PLANS.$6,000
2025-01-22Restaurant inspection: RESTAURANTE ECUATORIANO EL PAN DE VIDA — grade A
2024
2024-12-12Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2024-12-11Job filed: FILING TO UPGRADE EXISTING RESTAURANT KITCHEN HOOD AND DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS.$12,000
2024-11-12311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-06-29311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-05-16AALR — from IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BRIDGE B to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-05-16Mortgage assigned — from IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CO to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-05-16AALR — from SIGNATURE BANK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; IN ITS CAPACITY to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-05-16Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; SIGNATURE BANK, NE to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-05-13Restaurant inspection: RESTAURANTE ECUATORIANO EL PAN DE VIDA
2024-04-12311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2024-03-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-02-01311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2023
2023-12-09311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2023-11-06Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-11-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-10-23Job filed: Alteration
2023-05-29311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2023-05-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-04-09311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2023-03-24Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-03-13311: Street Condition — Pothole
2023-03-05311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2023-02-26311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2022
2022-11-30311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2022-08-12311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2022-06-27ECB CLASS - 3 violation: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT: NOTED IN FRONT OF HOMEMADE TAQUERIA AT 1561 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, ERECTED PLEX GLASS ENCLOSURE APPROXIMATELY 10$250
2022-05-25311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2022-05-25DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-04311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2022-04-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-03-23Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2022-03-13311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021
2021-12-02311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021-09-19311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021-02-18311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2020
2020-10-19Permit AL — ISSUED
2020-07-15311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2020-03-01311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2020-02-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2020-02-25311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2020-02-11Job filed: ALTERATION 1 BEING FILED FOR NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.$1,000
2020-02-11Job filed: ALTERATION 1 BEING FILED FOR NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.$1,000
2019
2019-12-26311: Consumer Complaint — Sidewalk Cafe
2019-11-09311: Vending — Unlicensed
2019-10-22311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2019-09-07311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2019-09-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-06-18311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-03-10311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2019-02-11311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018
2018-10-23311: Street Sign - Missing — Street Cleaning - ASP
2018-09-15311: Vending — Unlicensed
2018-09-01311: Vending — Unlicensed
2018-08-25311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2018-08-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-07-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-06-21Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2018-06-03311: Vending — Unlicensed
2018-06-02311: Vending — Unlicensed
2018-05-01311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017
2017-12-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-12-01Job filed: INSTALLING NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,000
2017-11-21311: Public Payphone Complaint — Damaged Telephone
2017-11-03AL&R $3,000,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$3,000,000
2017-11-03Agreement $3,000,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$3,000,000
2017-11-03Mortgage $1,825,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$1,825,000
2017-11-03TL&R — from SIGNATURE BANK
2017-10-19Job filed: NEW INTERIOR PARTITION IN STORE.$7,500
2017-10-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-10-11DOB complaint, category ?
2017-10-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-10-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-10-04Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE, ESTABLISH NEW TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IS USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS$70,000
2017-10-04Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE, ESTABLISH NEW TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IS USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS$70,000
2017-10-02311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2017-07-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-07-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2016
2016-11-15311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Blocking Street
2016-10-19DOB complaint, category ?
2016-05-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-05-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2016-04-26AL&R $1,175,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$1,175,000
2016-04-26Mortgage $1,175,000 — from 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$1,175,000
2016-04-26Deed $2,350,000 — from WW REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC to 1561 WESTCHESTER AVE LLC$2,350,000
2016-04-14Sold for $2,350,000$2,350,000
2015
2015-10-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-09-23Deed — from WASSERMAN, DANIEL to WW REALTY HOLDINGS, LLC
2015-07-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015-01-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2014
2014-12-29Job filed: MECHANICAL WORK UPGRADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$22,500
2014-12-29Job filed: MECHANICAL WORK UPGRADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$22,500
2014-02-16311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2013
2013-12-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-11-02311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2013-07-10311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2013-07-10311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2012
2012-09-24311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2012-04-16311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2012-02-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2011
2011-12-05311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2011-10-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-07-01311: Consumer Complaint — Exchange/Refund/Return
2011-05-17311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2011-02-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010
2010-09-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-02-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
1998
1998-08-31Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-08-31ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTED AT REAR LEVELREMEDY:OBTAIN A EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT.
1998-08-14DOB complaint, category ?
1998-03-19Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-01-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1990
1990-11-15Deed — from WASSERMAN, DANIEL/EX; WEISSBERG, ABRAHAM/EX OF; WASSERMAN, ANITA/EX to WASSERMAN, ANITA
1990-11-15Deed — from WASSERMAN, ANITA to WASSERMAN, DANIEL

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