Sell Your Mott Haven House Fast for Cash — No Repairs, No Hassle, Fair Offer

If you need to sell your house fast in Mott Haven, Bronx — whether you’re dealing with foreclosure pressure, non-paying tenants, inherited property, violations, or you’re simply exhausted from carrying a building that no longer makes sense — 718Homebuyers can help.

Call or text 718-503-2233 now for your no-obligation cash offer.

Fill out the form above or call 718-503-2233 now to get started today.

How The Process Works in Mott Haven

Step 1 — Call or Submit the Form You speak directly with Keith. No call centers. No acquisitions team. Just a straightforward conversation about your property and your situation.

Step 2 — We Review Your Property & Make a Real Cash Offer We analyze recent Mott Haven comparable sales, repair costs, tenant status, and violations to provide a fair cash offer within 24 hours. No inflated promises. No pressure.

Step 3 — You Choose the Closing Date We handle title, paperwork, and logistics. You pay zero commissions and zero closing costs. Most closings happen in 7–14 days, but you control the timeline.

The South Bronx I Know — And The Lesson That Built My Business

My name is Keith Morris. Mott Haven is personal for me.

My wife used to work for the City Marshal’s office at 149th Street and 3rd Avenue. I still remember walking her to the old GPO — the General Post Office, for you kids today — with a bag of 3-Day notices of eviction that needed to be stamped for return-receipt-requested to start the actual eviction process. I remember buying her my first gift — a gold chain with a half-a-heart on it, probably 10 karat — but at the time it felt like everything. I was a kid then. I didn’t realize that real estate was already in my blood, even back then.

In the 90s you couldn’t walk up or down 149th Street without someone trying to sell you something — whether it be someone screaming “Teeeeempo, tempo, tempo, tempo” for that illegal roach killer so powerful it was sold on street corners like drugs, or a guy opening his coat to reveal a full set of silverware. Mott Haven was an adventure. To be honest, it was rough. In the 90s, Mott Haven was a movie, anything could happen at any time.

My wife eventually left the Marshal’s office to work at Narco Freedom — a clinic right in the same neighborhood, same hustle, different types of people. The days I had to pick her up, I would sometimes wait in the clinic waiting area for her to get off work. Jerry Springer was blaring on the TV and the clinic was a live audience of patients chanting “Jerry, Jerry, Jerry.”

It was a wild time.

Right now you may be asking — “What does any of this have to do with selling my house?”

Everything.

It shows you that I WAS there. I know the area. I know how it used to be and the dramatic changes that have been made to bring Mott Haven to where it is today. Is all of the crime gone? Of course not. But Mott Haven is now 100% unrecognizable from what it used to be.

Mott Haven is not a “development zone” or a headline about gentrification. It’s real streets, real buildings, and real people. I’ve had many friends who lived and worked there. I know the difference between the marketing story and the lived reality.

I had one of my first deals over on Trinity Avenue — the same streets that Fat Joe came up on. He lived in the projects, Forest Houses to be exact, but this one was a house.

The seller was a nurse who had finally moved her family out of the neighborhood, but she was still stuck with a house full of tenants who hadn’t paid rent in years. She was tired of the commute just to shovel snow. She was tired of coming back every other day to take the garbage to the curb. She was done being a landlord. She just wanted out.

She called me, from one of my “We Buy Houses” signs, (that was how we did it back in the day.) She told me her story, we met, I gave her an all-cash offer. However I had made a huge mistake — I offered her too much for the house. I was new. It was a rookie mistake. I had to scramble to find a partner, jump through hoops, and fight to get the deal done.

But I got it done.

I had to make sure she could move on from that house. She was in tears when we closed and gave me a career-defining hug that made me want to do this every single day.

I never made that mistake again. Since 2013, when I walk into a Mott Haven property and a seller says yes, and if the numbers align — I close.

The Mott Haven I Actually Know

I know the difference between the historic “Doctors’ Row” brownstones on Alexander Avenue and the hustle of Willis Avenue, Brook Avenue, and Jackson Avenue. I remember the small check cashing store right next to the 5 train at Jackson Avenue station. I know the spots the tourists miss — like Beatstro, where you get authentic Southern fried chicken and hip-hop in a place you’d never expect it, or Hudson Smokehouse for the brisket and those fried Oreos. I’ve spent time at Glackens Bar on 149th Street with all the city workers and postal employees, (Crazy times) and I know exactly what it’s like to shop the Hub, when I went school shopping.

But more importantly, I know what a Mott Haven property looks like when an owner has been holding on too long.

I know the stress of the city closing in with violations at 1775 Grand Concourse faster than rent checks are coming in.

I know what it looks like when inherited property sits tied up in Surrogate’s Court while taxes and insurance keep ticking.

I know that when lenders accelerate cases toward 851 Grand Concourse, time is your only real asset.

In Mott Haven, waiting rarely improves the situation. Taxes don’t go down and tenants rarely start paying out of the blue. I’m here to help you stop the clock.

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Mott Haven: Pressure, Equity, and Real Decisions

Mott Haven is at the southwestern edge of the Bronx — a mix of historic beauty and modern financial pressure.

When a property is clean and empty, a traditional agent can do their job. But I get the calls for the “other” situations:

• Brownstones tied up between siblings who haven’t spoken in years
• Multi-family buildings with non-paying tenants and cases dragging at 1118 Grand Concourse
• HPD violations that require architects and thousands in compliance work
• Buildings that haven’t been touched in 40 years
• Owners who don’t even live in the Bronx anymore but are still responsible for everything

That’s Where We Come In

We buy Mott Haven properties exactly as they are:

No Repairs or Cleaning Leave the junk. We handle all hauling and clean-outs after closing.

Tenant Issues Included We buy occupied buildings and take over the Housing Court process at 1118 Grand Concourse ourselves.

$0 Closing Costs The offer we make is the exact cash you walk away with. No surprises.

Close in 7–14 Days We use our own capital. No banks, no appraisals, no delays.

If you’ve been carrying this Mott Haven property longer than makes sense — you don’t have to carry it anymore.

Call or text me directly at 718-503-2233 for a fair, no-obligation cash offer.

Common Mott Haven Real Estate Challenges We Handle

Non-Paying Tenants & Housing Court Fatigue Buildings on Willis, Alexander, Brook, Trinity, and East 138th frequently have long-standing tenant issues. We take over the legal process at 1118 Grand Concourse. Once we buy it — you are no longer the landlord.

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Pre-Foreclosure & Tax Liens When lenders move toward auction at 851 Grand Concourse, you need to move faster. A cash sale stops the auction, protects your credit, and lets you walk away with equity.

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HPD, DOB & ECB Violations We buy properties with active violations and resolve compliance with the Bronx Department of Buildings at 1775 Grand Concourse after closing. No pre-closing cleanup required.

Inherited Properties We coordinate with your estate attorney and handle all ACRIS filings so heirs don’t have to fly into the Bronx to settle the estate. Remote closings are standard.

A Private Sale for Any Situation — No Questions That Aren’t About Your Property

Mott Haven is full of families who built equity through decades of sacrifice. Some are ready to sell, but many are afraid to even ask.

Afraid that calling someone will draw the wrong kind of attention. Afraid of losing what they worked for.

Let me be clear:

You own that property. That equity belongs to you.

Selling your house is a private transaction. We are not the government. We are not ICE. We are not a reporting agency. We are a local Bronx business whose only job is to get you a fair cash offer and close quietly.

No judgment. No unnecessary questions. Just a clean exit.

Call or text 718-503-2233 directly.

Ready to Get Your Cash Offer?

CALL NOW AND ASK FOR KEITH! 718-503-2233

Why Mott Haven Homeowners Choose 718Homebuyers

Zero Commissions, Zero Closing Costs On a typical Mott Haven multi-family, listing with an agent means 5–6% commissions plus transfer taxes and repair requirements. With us, the offer is the number you receive.

Close on Your Schedule 7–14 days or on your timeline. You choose.

We Buy What Others Won’t Tenant-occupied. Violations. Estate complications. Fire damage. Structural issues.

You’re a Neighbor — Not a Transaction I know Alexander Avenue brownstones. I know Willis Avenue walkups. I know what 149th Street represents to working families. I know Beatstro, Hudson Smokehouse, Glackens Bar, and what it’s like to shop the Hub. I know the difference between marketing hype and real pressure. That local knowledge allows me to make fair, accurate offers quickly — without drama.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling a House in Mott Haven

How fast can I sell my Mott Haven house?

We can make a cash offer within 24 hours and close in 7–14 days using our own capital.

Do I need to repair anything?

No. We buy as-is. Take your valuables and leave the rest. We handle all hauling, clean-outs, and repairs after closing.

Are there fees?

Zero commissions. Zero closing costs. The offer we make is the exact amount you receive at closing.

Can you buy with non-paying tenants?

Yes. We buy occupied Mott Haven properties and handle the entire Housing Court process at 1118 Grand Concourse after closing. Once we purchase the property you are no longer the landlord.

Can you buy a Mott Haven property with HPD, DOB, or ECB violations?

Yes. We assume all liability and resolve all compliance with the Bronx Department of Buildings at 1775 Grand Concourse after you get paid. No expediter required before closing.

Can a fast cash sale stop a foreclosure on my Mott Haven property?

In many cases yes. If your property hasn’t reached the auction date at 851 Grand Concourse yet call 718-503-2233 immediately. A fast cash sale can pay off your lender, protect your credit, and let you walk away with equity instead of nothing.

Can I sell my inherited Mott Haven property if I live out of state?

Absolutely. We specialize in full remote closings with mobile notaries and wire transfers. We coordinate directly with your estate attorney. You never have to travel to the Bronx to close.

What types of properties do you buy in Mott Haven?

We buy Mott Haven single-family homes, multi-family buildings, brownstones, and vacant land in ZIP codes 10451, 10454, 10455, and 10456. We do not purchase cooperative apartments — only deeded real property.

How do I know I’m getting a fair price for my Mott Haven property?

Our offers are based on real Mott Haven comparable sales, current renovation costs, and transparent local market data. We walk you through every number so you understand exactly how we arrived at your offer.

Can you buy my house and let me continue to live here?

We are always open to creative real estate transactions, and would discuss an option like this on a case by case basis.

Get Your Fair Cash Offer for Your Mott Haven Home Today

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No obligations. No pressure. No public listing. Just a fair local cash offer.

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No agents. No banks. No waiting. Just a clean exit.

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Page updated for the Mott Haven market — February 2026.