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1537 McDonald Street · Bronx · BBL 2042210055 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP11
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 36.7. In ZIP 10461, 78% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

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

2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (1) · Abandoned Vehicle (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1940)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)Zimo Huang
Managing agentHT Realty Group
Last registered2026-05-28

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,291,000 $77,460
2026$1,348,000 $80,880
2027$1,317,000 $79,020

The city's market estimate has risen 2% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

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

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 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

SubwayPelham Pkwy — 5 · 0.7 mi straight-line (about a 19-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Buhre Av — 6 · 0.8 mi straight-line (about a 20-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Eastchester Rd / Seminole St — Bx31 · 400 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti
Middle: 144, 566. 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

1537 McDonald Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

2 311 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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by HT REALTY GROUP — 17 buildings, 50 units. Grades across the portfolio: A5 · B2 · C5 · D5. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
3515 Bruckner Boulevard BX7 A
1540 Crosby Avenue BX4 A
3133 Sands Place BX3 D
2887 Roberts Avenue BX3 B
1531 Hollywood Avenue BX3 D
2914 Middletown Road BX3 A
1416 Glover Street BX3 A
1318 Mace Avenue BX3 C
1537 McDonald Street BX3 C
731 East 181 Street BX3 C
2923 Radcliff Avenue BX3 D
516 Calhoun Avenue BX2 D
868 Calhoun Avenue BX2 C
1621 Edison Avenue BX2 A
832 East 224 Street BX2 B
2134 Aqueduct Avenue East BX2 D
2023 Lurting Avenue BX2 C

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $612,500 on 2026-04-06 (recorded via MERS, the industry registry; the lender is not named on the record). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2026-04-06Mortgage $612,500 — from HUANG, ZIMO to MERS $612,500
2026-04-06Deed $1,225,000 — from KOCOVIC, JOSEPH; KOCOVIC, ANDREW; KOCOVIC, EDDIE IVO to HUANG, ZIMO $1,225,000
2026-03-04Sold for $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $408,333
2004-06-08Mortgage $3,964 — from KOCOVIC, ANDREW; KOCOVIC, TISHA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $3,964
2004-06-08Agreement $230,600 — from KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $230,600
2002-04-03Mortgage $250,000 — from KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK $250,000

Ten-year activity

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2017
2018
2019
9
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Housing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20175005
20182002
20195005
20209009
20218008
20223003
20232013
20243003
20253003
20261304
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The last 12 months — 6 records

DateRecord
2026-08-22311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2026-04-06Mortgage $612,500 — from HUANG, ZIMO to MERS
2026-04-06Deed $1,225,000 — from KOCOVIC, JOSEPH; KOCOVIC, ANDREW; KOCOVIC, EDDIE IVO to HUANG, ZIMO
2026-03-04Sold for $1,225,000
2025-12-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-17HPD class I: §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

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-22311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2026-04-06Mortgage $612,500 — from HUANG, ZIMO to MERS$612,500
2026-04-06Deed $1,225,000 — from KOCOVIC, JOSEPH; KOCOVIC, ANDREW; KOCOVIC, EDDIE IVO to HUANG, ZIMO$1,225,000
2026-03-04Sold for $1,225,000$1,225,000
2025
2025-12-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-17HPD class I: §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
2025-06-05HPD class A: (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 HPD
2024
2024-11-25HPD class I: §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
2024-04-03HPD class A: (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 HPD
2024-01-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2023
2023-11-16HPD class I: §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
2023-03-17HPD class A: (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 HPD
2023-01-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-11-03HPD class I: §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
2022-02-17HPD class I: §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
2022-02-17HPD class A: (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 HPD
2021
2021-12-11311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2021-10-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2021-10-11311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2021-08-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2021-04-29311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2021-04-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2021-04-05HPD class I: §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
2021-04-05HPD class A: (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 HPD
2020
2020-11-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-11-21311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-11-12311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-11-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-11-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-11-04311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-11-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-09-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2020-08-15311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2019
2019-12-06311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2019-12-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2019-10-28HPD class I: §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
2019-01-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2019-01-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2018
2018-10-11HPD class I: §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
2018-08-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2017
2017-11-14HPD class I: §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
2017-08-23311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2017-08-19311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2017-06-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2017-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2016
2016-10-31HPD class I: §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
2016-06-26311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2016-05-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2016-03-29311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2016-02-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2016-01-14311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2015
2015-10-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2015-10-05HPD class I: §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
2015-07-08311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2015-02-04HPD class I: §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
2013
2013-03-08Deed — from KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW to KOCOVIC, ANDREW; KOCOVIC, EDDIE IVO; KOCOVIC, JOSEPH
2011
2011-09-02Mortgage satisfied — from KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2004
2004-06-08Mortgage $3,964 — from KOCOVIC, ANDREW; KOCOVIC, TISHA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK$3,964
2004-06-08Agreement $230,600 — from KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK$230,600
2002
2002-04-03Deed — from KOCAJ, LENA; KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, MARIA; KOCAJ, LORO to KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW
2002-04-03Mortgage $250,000 — from KOCOVIC, TISHA; KOCOVIC, ANDREW to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK$250,000
2002-04-03Mortgage satisfied — from RUVO, GRAZIA; RUVO, NICOLA to N.Y. & SUBURBAN FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN A
1979
1979-07-10Deed — from RUVO NICOLA; RUVO GRAZIA to LENA KOCAJ; TISHA KOCOVIC; MARIA KOCOVIC
1968
1968-11-12Deed — from CAPUANO LENA; CAPUANO ANTHONY to NICOLA RUVO; GREZIA RUVO
1968-11-12Mortgage — from RUVO NICOLA; RUVO GREZIO to NEW YORK AND SURBURBAN FEDERAL SAVINGS A
1968-10-18Mortgage assigned — from SANFILIPPO CHARLES EXECT OF to CAMILLE SANFILIPPO
1966
1966-06-23Mortgage — from CAPUANO ANTHONY; CAPUANO LENA to JOAN SCHUMAN TRUS; CHARLES SAN FILIPPO EX & TRUS OF
1966-06-23Deed — from SCHUMAN JOAN TRUS; SAN FILIPPO CHARLES EX & TRS OF to LENA CAPUANO; ANTHONY CAPUANO

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