Rent-Stabilized Apartments • Mott Haven, Bronx
Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Mott Haven, Bronx (2026)
The 2023 NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYC HPD and U.S. Census Bureau, initial findings released February 2024) counted 996,600 rent-stabilized apartments, 41% of the city's rental units. The Rent Guidelines Board's maximum renewal increases are 3% for 1-year leases and 4.5% for 2-year leases beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 (RGB Order #57); 0% for 1-year leases and 0% for 2-year leases beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 (RGB Order #58). 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 rent-stabilized apartment in Mott Haven
Mott Haven has a specific housing profile that affects your rent-stabilized 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:
- •Buildings with 6+ units built before 1974 are commonly stabilized
- •J-51 and 421-a tax abatements create newer rent-stabilized units
- •Preferential rent is locked in for your entire tenancy under HSTPA 2019
- •DHCR rent history is the only authoritative source for verification
- •Stabilized tenants have guaranteed lease renewal rights
How to verify a rent-stabilized listing
Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed rent-stabilized apartment in Mott Haven, run through this verification checklist:
- ✓Request a free DHCR rent history at hcr.ny.gov
- ✓Check for a rent stabilization rider in your lease — required by law
- ✓Verify the building was built before 1974 via NYC Open Data PLUTO records
- ✓Look up J-51 or 421-a status on NYC Department of Finance property records
- ✓Ask the landlord directly and get the answer in writing
Want a deeper dive? Read our full Is My NYC Apartment Rent Stabilized? 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 rent-stabilized 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 rent-stabilized 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 rent-stabilized 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 rent-stabilized 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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