New York City property record for 5040 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 17,000 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $54,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | 05940-0539 |
| Primary APN | 05940-0539 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 17,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Mansion |
| Lot Area | 52,271 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 313 ft deep x 167 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Account Number | 2-05940-0539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5040 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | BRONX |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 10471-2858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R1-1 |
| Legal Block | 5940 |
| Legal Lot Number | 539 |
| Jurisdiction | BRONX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BRONX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
5040 Independence Ave, a townhouse, is owned by a company.
Source: New York City records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5040 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BRONX, NY 10471-2858 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage 1776 FUNDING LLC |
| Mar 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage AVANT CAPITAL SBL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRONX NY |
| Property Address | 5040 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BRONX, NY 10471-2858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000356766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000356766 |
| Name | 1776 FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | C O KIRSS FEUERSTEIN LLP, NEW YORK, NY 10017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRONX NY |
| Property Address | 5040 INDEPENDENCE AVE, BRONX, NY 10471-2858 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 BROADWAY 1840, 1840, NEW YORK, NY 10006-3771 |
| Document Number | 0000095729 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000095729 |
| Name | AVANT CAPITAL SBL LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 FRANKLIN ST # 22, WESTPORT, CT 06880 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 5040 Independence Ave was $54,511.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Bronx County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $287,688 Land $26,222 Building $261,466 | $17,872,000 Land $1,629,000 Building $16,243,000 | |
| 2025 | $54,511.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,377.00 | $245,845 Land $31,959 Building $213,886 | $12,531,000 Land $1,629,000 Building $10,902,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 5040 Independence Ave; there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5040 Independence Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures