No-Fee Apartments • Mott Haven, Bronx
No-Fee Apartments in Mott Haven, Bronx (2026)
Since June 11, 2025, the FARE Act (NYC Local Law 119 of 2024) bars a landlord's broker, including the agent who posted the listing, from charging you a fee. You pay a broker only if you hire your own, and landlords must disclose every fee you have to pay before you sign. Mott Haven scores 5/10 on DwellCheck's livability index (#8 of 22 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data), with 5 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries.
Mott Haven at a glance
Mott Haven scores 5.0—a transit-rich neighborhood with parks close by, offset by noise, below-median tree density and one of the highest crime rates per resident among tracked Bronx neighborhoods.
What to look for in a no-fee apartment in Mott Haven
Mott Haven has a specific housing profile that affects your no-fee search. Its practical score is 4/10 (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer), and the most common residential building class is walk-up apartments (38% of residential tax lots in NYC's PLUTO data). These are the considerations that matter most here:
- •Under the FARE Act (NYC Local Law 119 of 2024), the landlord's agent and the listing agent can't charge you a fee
- •No one can require you to hire a broker to rent an apartment
- •If you hire your own broker, the fee is whatever you agree to in writing
- •Landlords must disclose every fee you have to pay before you sign the lease
- •Watch for charges that replace a broker fee under different names
How to verify a no-fee listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed no-fee apartment in Mott Haven, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Get the landlord's list of every fee in writing before signing any application
- ✓Ask directly who the agent works for — the landlord or you
- ✓Refuse any background or credit check fee above $20 (New York State cap)
- ✓Check if the apartment is listed directly by management or through an intermediary
- ✓Compare the asking rent with similar apartments to spot costs moved into the rent
Want a deeper dive? Read our full How to Find an Apartment in NYC guide.
About Mott Haven, Bronx
Mott Haven is a densely built neighborhood where you're never far from a park, though tree density is below the city midpoint: 154 trees on average within a 200-meter radius, a tree density of 4.3/10. Walk-up apartment buildings (38% of residential tax lots) and two-family houses (32%) dominate, with elevator apartment buildings on 9% of lots. You're surrounded by green anchors: St. Mary's Park, Pulaski Park, and several smaller playgrounds, and the 3 nearest parks average 154 meters from the neighborhood's center. Three subway lines (the 6 at E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av, Brook Av and 3 Av-138 St; the 4 and 5 at 138 St-Grand Concourse) mean your commute calculus is favorable—the neighborhood scores 7.5 for transit. Street-level activity is constant: you'll encounter high noise complaints (7,123 over 12 months) and elevated crime (7,373 total crimes and a lower crime rate per resident than 10% of Bronx neighborhoods; the total is trending down).
Mott Haven scores 5/10 overall on DwellCheck's livability index, ranking #8 of 22 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data. Rent prices in Mott Haven vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. DwellCheck lists 5 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries for Mott Haven, including E 143 St-St Mary's St, Cypress Av, Brook Av.
A typical 200m circle in Mott Haven holds about 154 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 4.3/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Mott Haven: St. Mary's Park, Patterson Playground, Playground One Thirty Four CXXXIV. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Padre Plaza, about 38m.
Subway stations in Mott Haven
Who Mott Haven is best for
Commute score of 7.5 with three subway lines makes outbound travel to Manhattan or elsewhere in the borough fast and reliable
Outdoor score of 6.9 is just above the borough median (6.7), with the 3 nearest parks averaging 154 meters from the neighborhood's center; tree density is below the city midpoint (4.3/10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I know about finding a no-fee place in Mott Haven?
Mott Haven pricing varies by block and building. Mott Haven ranks #8 of 22 Bronx neighborhoods scored from NYC Open Data on livability (5/10). Known for historic architecture and growing dining, Mott Haven has a rental market where no-fee options depend heavily on building era and management. Mott Haven scores 5.0—a transit-rich neighborhood with parks close by, offset by noise, below-median tree density and one of the highest crime rates per resident among tracked Bronx neighborhoods.
How much should I expect to pay in Mott Haven?
Pricing in Mott Haven varies widely by block, building age, and floor. Bronx is a large borough with significant rent variation — always compare at least 3-4 listings before committing.
Is Mott Haven actually a good fit for someone looking for a no-fee apartment?
Depends on your priorities. Mott Haven scores 4/10 on practical (HPD housing violations per residential lot, higher = fewer) and 7.5/10 on commute (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood). It tends to work best for commuters prioritizing speed. The no-fee inventory specifically depends on building stock, which you can verify address by address.
How do I get around from Mott Haven?
DwellCheck lists 5 subway stations inside the neighborhood's boundaries, including E 143 St-St Mary's St (6) and Cypress Av (6). The commute score is 7.5/10 (subway stations and lines inside the neighborhood); it is not a travel time, so check the trip to your own destination.
What about safety in Mott Haven?
Block-by-block variation is significant — two addresses a quarter mile apart can have very different safety profiles. Bronx averages 515.9 reported incidents per 300m radius and 2.7 shooting incidents per 500m. The only way to know for a specific address is to check the NYPD data within a walking radius.
Are there parks or green space near Mott Haven?
A typical 200m circle in Mott Haven holds about 154 trees in NYC Parks' tree inventory (street and park trees), a tree density of 4.3/10 on a citywide percentile scale. Largest parks in or near Mott Haven: St. Mary's Park, Patterson Playground, Playground One Thirty Four CXXXIV. Nearest to the neighborhood's center: Padre Plaza, about 38m. The outdoor score is 6.9/10. There is some green space, though it is not the area's strongest feature.
What ZIP code covers Mott Haven?
Mott Haven falls in 10451 (Mott Haven / Melrose).
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