471 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03492-0058Map
Owner of record: David Watson
471 Commonwealth Avenue is a two-family home built in 1975 in Bronx, 10473. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is David Watson. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on July 31, 2009. 4 of the 4 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at entrance door located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 11, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed, lot of household items bicycles and excessive debris are creating obstruction at 1st floor fire exists passageway & egress
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co# x000048894. at time of inspection, observed, 1st floor and cellar converted, occupied and maintained as class-a apartment without egress & sprinkler, no air & light
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Residence converted from a 2 to 4 family nfp dwelling. at time of inspection noted, 1st floor rear & cellar created and occupied as class 'a' apts. each with 3 pc bathroom: kitchen with residential sink. 1st fl
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $50,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed, using illegal electrical stove at 1st floor, wiring, switches and receptacles at cellar and whole 1st floor including rear extension & garage converted be
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed, full height partitions constructed at cellar & first floor for rooms, bathroom, kitchen, garage door blocked by constructed brick wall & converted a bedro
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed, illegal plumbing fixtures are being used at 1st floor & cellar for full bathroom (toilet, sink & tub/stand shower), kitchen with residential sink, electri
Apr 7, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #48894. legal use: storage room in cellar and recreation room on first floor. illegal use: one apartment in cellar and one apartment on first
Feb 25, 1998 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- General
Mold
Jul 28, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 28, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1975
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,745 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3492 / 58
- Assessed value
- $56,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 471 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 471 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Watson.
Does 471 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 471 Commonwealth Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 471 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1975 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 471 Commonwealth Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.