Highbridge Community HDFC

Summary

Highbridge Community HDFC is a small 35-apartment prewar building at 1465 Nelson Avenue. Public rental and amenity details are limited; the small resident sample includes one report of improved cleanliness and another describing rodents, a ceiling leak and difficult follow-through.

35 unitsOpened 1927Managed by Highbridge CDC

Reviews

There is too little substantive resident feedback to establish broad building-wide themes. The available comments point in different directions, so the exact apartment and current maintenance response matter more than the aggregate rating alone.

What residents praise

Some residents report better upkeep

One recent family account says the property had been cleaned up and that roaches were no longer an issue in the apartment they knew.

What residents complain about

Rodents and repair follow-through need an exact-unit check

One resident describes rodents in walls and ceilings, a persistent odor, a damaging ceiling leak and a prolonged claims process.

Amenities

The building at 1465 Nelson Avenue is a walk-up with a management office. It has no resident gym, pool or attended lobby.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Not available
Air conditioning
Some apartments
Dishwasher
Not available
In the building
Doorman
Not available
Elevator
Not available
Fitness center
Not available
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
Not available
On-site parking
Not available
Package service
Not available
Resident storage
Not available

Location

Highbridge Community HDFC is located at 1465 Nelson Avenue, New York, NY 10452. The building is in Highbridge near the 4 at 170th Street and the B and D at 167th Street. The neighborhood has steep blocks, and daily shopping and transit convenience vary by walking route.

  • 9 min
    170 St4
  • 10 min
    Mt Eden Av4
  • 12 min
    167 St4
  • 15 min
    170 StBD
  • 15 min
    176 St4

Building records

Housing complaints are more common than at comparable buildings, with leaks and elevators the largest categories. Open leak, plumbing and paint or plaster violations make dampness and the quality of repairs important to check.

Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years

Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.

82.9 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.

CategoryReportsLatest
6
Dec 2023
5
Jun 2026
3
Dec 2023

HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years

HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
ConditionCitationsStatus
19
8 open
9
5 open
5
3 open

2 additional older citations remain open.

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
600 ftMar 2026
750 ftJun 2026

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