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Does Bronx County have its own county government?
No. Like all five NYC boroughs, Bronx County's traditional government was abolished in 1898 when the city consolidated. The Borough President and District Attorney are the only county-level elected officials. Property taxes, courts, public health, parks, and most government services are handled by NYC agencies serving all five boroughs.
What are the property tax grievance deadlines for Bronx properties?
For Class 1 properties (one-, two-, and three-family homes), the Tax Commission deadline is March 15. For Class 2 (co-ops, condos, and rental buildings with four or more units), Class 3, and Class 4 (commercial) properties, the deadline is March 1. File at One Centre Street, Room 2400, Manhattan, or at a DOF business center in the Bronx. An unsuccessful grievance cannot increase your taxes. Ownwell handles the process and only charges if you save.
How do property taxes work for Co-op City and other Bronx co-ops?
The co-op corporation pays property taxes on the entire building. Individual shareholders cannot file Tax Commission grievances independently — the co-op board must file on behalf of the entire building. Individual shareholders receive a portion of the building's tax bill allocated by their share ownership. Contact your co-op management or board to confirm whether annual grievances are filed and whether applicable exemptions (SCHE, Enhanced STAR) are being applied to your allocated unit share.
Where is the Bronx Surrogate's Court for probate?
The Bronx County Surrogate's Court is at the Mario Merola Building, 851 Grand Concourse, 3rd Floor, Bronx, presided over by Surrogate Hon. Nelida Malavé-Gonzalez. Main number: 718-618-2300. Probate Department: 718-618-2365. Small estates (under $50,000 personal property): 718-618-2309. Estate records are searchable online through WebSurrogate at nycourts.gov.
What senior services are available in the Bronx?
NYC Aging (212-244-6469 or aging.nyc.gov) operates senior centers throughout the Bronx with culturally specific programs for Latino, Caribbean, African American, and other communities. Home-delivered meals, caregiver support, Medicare counseling, and Adult Protective Services are available through NYC Aging. Bronx co-op seniors should confirm with their building management whether SCHE and Enhanced STAR exemptions are applied — these reduce the co-op corporation's tax bill, which in turn reduces shareholder allocations.
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