A two-family 1941 home held by one family for thirty years, recently moved into a trust.
A two-family brick home built in 1941 that has been kept in the same family line for three decades. In August 2026, title was transferred into an irrevocable trust, maintaining long-term family stewardship rather than an arm's-length sale. Two things to know:
Title stayed in the family, moving to a trust in 2026. Deed records show the property moving from family members into an irrevocable family trust in August 2026, continuing ownership that dates back to 1996. For a two-family property, long-term family control usually means fewer turnover surprises, though maintenance quality depends on how actively the trust manages it.
Curb space and block noise carry the main neighborhood friction. Within three blocks, vehicle complaints dominate the surroundings, led by 130 illegal-parking reports—mostly posted sign violations and blocked crosswalks—and 68 blocked-driveway calls over the last year. Residential noise is also active nearby, with 78 calls over the same period driven largely by loud music and parties.
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1538 Hollywood Avenue is a two-family home in Bronx, New York City (BBL 2054030079). This building is associated with Scelzo, Janet. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1941, this two-family home sits in Bronx and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
The building last changed hands on August 10, 2026, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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