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1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 - Property report

Also known as: 1279 Chisholm St

Property image for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Year built

1914

Lot sq. ft.

9,273

Sale price

$9,033,000

General information

Address

Primary address

1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue

Alternate address(es)

1279 Rev James A Polite Ave

ZIP code

10459

Neighborhood

Foxhurst

Borough

Bronx

Block & lot

02970-0073

Building

Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Building sq. ft.

26,679

Building dimensions

94 ft x 90 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1914

Last altered

2008

Building material

Sales

Sale date

07/21/2010

Sale price

$9,033,000 - M

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

101.39 ft x 91.79 ft

Lot sq. ft.

9,273

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.89 Miles

Closest fire station

0.07 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/21/2010	$9,033,000	XX-XXXX XXXX, XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX X
05/22/2008	$5	XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX X X	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/14/2013 - R 12/18/2012 - D	Agreement (2013010300764001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/18/2012 - R 03/26/2012 - D	Agreement (2012040900516001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/19/2010 - R 07/21/2010 - D	Both RPTT & RETT (2010080400758001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX X	XXXXXX XXXX XXX
08/23/2010 - R 07/21/2010 - D	Agreement (2010080200068003)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/23/2010 - R 07/21/2010 - D	Agreement (2010080200068002)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/23/2010 - R 07/21/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010080200068001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/26/2008 - R 05/22/2008 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2008060200730006)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/26/2008 - R 05/22/2008 - D	Agreement (2008060200730005)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/26/2008 - R 05/22/2008 - D	Agreement (2008060200730004)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/26/2008 - R 05/22/2008 - D	Agreement (2008060200730003)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$895,000

Assessed value

$402,750

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$811,000	$364,950	$0	12.439%	$42,161	$0	n/a
2024/25	$748,000	$336,600	$0	12.5%	$42,075	$0	n/a
2023/24	$684,000	$307,800	$0	12.502%	$38,481	$0	n/a
2022/23	$827,000	$372,150	$0	12.267%	$43,731	$0	n/a
2021/22	$696,000	$313,200	$0	12.235%	$38,320	$0	n/a
2020/21	$834,000	$375,300	$0	12.267%	$43,962	$0	n/a
2019/20	$832,000	$374,400	$0	12.473%	$45,352	$0	n/a
2018/19	$772,000	$347,400	$0	12.612%	$43,814	$0	n/a
2017/18	$655,000	$294,750	$0	12.719%	$37,489	$0	n/a
2016/17	$889,000	$400,050	$0	12.892%	$51,574	$0	n/a

Permits

Permit information for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/11/2011	Alteration type 2
06/02/2008	Alteration type 3
07/27/2007	Alteration type 2
07/27/2007	Alteration type 2
05/18/2007	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	03/09/2015	E-elevator
	03/18/2014	E-elevator
	10/01/2012	Evcat1-elevator annual inspection / test

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

Neighborhood

Bronx commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$302

11.9% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$334

9.2% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$293

-1.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Southern Blvd & Freeman St at SW Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.197

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Neighbors for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY

1289 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx 1503 Southern Blvd, Bronx 1883-1900 Fairmount Pl, Bronx 731 E 175th St, Bronx 1301 Southern Blvd, Bronx 1554 Minford Pl, Bronx 764 E 176th St, Bronx 1785 Prospect Ave, Bronx 1458 Boston Rd, Bronx 1339 Bristow St, Bronx 1323 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx 1841 Marmion Ave, Bronx 1425 Crotona Park E, Bronx 1660 Boston Rd, Bronx 1826 Arthur Ave, Bronx 1337 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx 1330 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx 1561 Southern Blvd, Bronx 1919 Prospect Ave, Bronx

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

The development at 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 has a total of 26,679 square feet.

When was 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 last sold and what was the sale price?

1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 was last sold on 07/21/2010 for $9,033,000.

What is the assessed value of 1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459?

1279 Rev James A Polite Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459 is currently assessed at $402,750.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 26 residential unit(s).

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