3231 Barker Avenue, Bronx

Mid-century Barker Avenue co-op carrying 22 open code violations alongside block-level noise and indoor air quality signals.

Built in 1953, this 37-unit Barker Avenue co-op carries an active housing-code citation history alongside noticeable block-level noise and odor signals. Managing agent Total Realty Associates oversees operations. Three key things to know before making an offer:

An August 2023 inspection sweep accounts for most open code citations. The building carries 22 open violations, including one immediately hazardous class C issue. The bulk of these trace to an August 1, 2023 sweep of unit 3D, citing loose kitchen sinks, defective flooring, broken wall plaster, waste line leaks, and missing smoke detectors.

Indoor air quality and sanitation reports show up on surrounding blocks. Within three blocks of the building, 3 indoor air quality complaints were logged in the past year, with the most recent filed June 6, 2026. Surrounding addresses also logged 49 unsanitary condition reports covering pests, mold, and garbage storage.

Late-night party noise and commercial parking dominate nearby streets. The surrounding three blocks logged 117 residential noise complaints over the past year, dominated by 89 calls for loud music and parties. Illegal parking also generated 94 reports across the same area, led by overnight commercial parking.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• Two unit sales closed in the last 12 months, including a $125,000 transfer in April 2026
• Verify whether unit 3D's open code items have been physically resolved before committing to a board package.

3231 Barker Avenue is a 37-unit building in Bronx, New York City (BBL 2045930036). This building is associated with 2331 5 9 Barkers Owners Inc. Brix tracks 22 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1953, this walk-up apartment building sits in Bronx and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

Tenants have filed 9 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.

What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:

• Heat/hot Water: 8 complaints
• Paint/plaster: 1 complaint

The most recent complaint on this building was filed October 27, 2025.

Conditions cited on open violations at this address:

• § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SINK TO WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''3231''
• § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ,
• § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
• § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st

The building last changed hands on April 8, 2026 for $125,000, according to recorded deeds.

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