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NYC Building Records · BBL 2046920017

949 EAST 221 STREET

Bronx · Block 4692 · Lot 17 · Two-family converted (Class B3)
Last recorded deed: Sep 2021Last HPD violation issued: 2025-11-24

949 EAST 221 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Bronx (BBL 2046920017) built in 1935, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 212, council district 12, zoning district R4, on a 1,988-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,315 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is REID, DEBRENA F.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on September 30, 2021 when PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP A/K/A; PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. conveyed the property to REID, DEBRENA F; REID, MICHAEL A for $754K. The transaction was financed with a $740K mortgage from Mers; Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership.

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

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Owner of record

REID, DEBRENA F
HPD-registered head officer: ALFRED BASAL

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Head OfficerALFRED BASAL
  • Corporate OwnerPLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP.

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Sep 30, 2021 for $754K to REID, DEBRENA F; REID, MICHAEL A.
Previous owner: PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP A/K/A; PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP.
Mortgage: $740K recorded Sep 30, 2021 with Mers; Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership. Loan-to-value: 98%.
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Activity timeline

Recent ACRIS documents (last 3)

DateTypeAmountParties
Sep 30, 2021MTGE$740KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 30, 2021DEED$754KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Oct 3, 2019DEED$335KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1935
Class
B3
Borough
Bronx
Zoning:
R4
Lot size:
1,988 sqft
Building area:
1,315 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$32K
Community district:
212
Council district:
12

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class IInspected Nov 24, 2025
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Dec 3, 2024
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Nov 28, 2023
    §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…
  • Class IInspected Nov 17, 2022
    §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…
  • Class BInspected Feb 13, 2018
    § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM…
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Recent ACRIS activity

3 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Sep 30, 2021).

Frequently asked questions about 949 EAST 221 STREET

Who owns 949 EAST 221 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 949 EAST 221 STREET per NYC PLUTO is REID, DEBRENA F. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on September 30, 2021 when the property was conveyed to REID, DEBRENA F; REID, MICHAEL A. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 949 EAST 221 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 949 EAST 221 STREET was recorded on September 30, 2021, when PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP A/K/A; PLAZA GARDENS REAL ESTATE CORP. conveyed the property to REID, DEBRENA F; REID, MICHAEL A for $754K. The transaction was financed with a $740K mortgage from Mers; Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership.

How many HPD violations does 949 EAST 221 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 949 EAST 221 STREET as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 949 EAST 221 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 949 EAST 221 STREET at $32K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 949 EAST 221 STREET and what does that mean?

949 EAST 221 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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