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461 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03492-0063Map

Owner of record: Nelson, Gineth

461 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Bronx, 10473. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nelson, Gineth. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • IInformation / order

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 24, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide second means of egress for every floor as per bc(1008.1 '2008 code'); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for class a u

    Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide required natural light and ventilation for every bedroom. noted at 1st floor(apt 1) having created bedroom with bed and personal items

    Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. illegal work noted: at 1st floor level(apt 1) install gas line for gas stove, water and waste lines for 3 piece bathroom. remedy: obtain permit.

    Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. illegal work noted: at 1st floor level(apt 1) erected full height partition walls to create three(3) bedrooms, 3 piece bathroom and kitchen cupboard unit. remedy: obtain permit.

    Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without permit. illegal work noted: at 1st floor level(apt 1) installed electrical wiring for electrical outlets, switches and lighting. remedy: obtain permit.

    Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the buildings department records. illegal occupancy noted: at 1st floor(apt 1) level has been occupiedand converted to class "a" unit with three(3) bedrooms, kitchen with g

    Feb 17, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #48891.illegal occupancy noted:at 1st fl converted garage area into kitchen/eating/office area sealed/blocked garage door with full height partition

    Oct 30, 2017 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.noted: at 1st fl.cellar erected full height partition creating rooms installed water and waste lines for 2,3pc bathrooms (toilet,sink,shower) 1 per cellar and 1st fl. and 1 toilet

    Oct 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide fire alarm system in sro occupied building.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Oct 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a system at automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 and 27-954.1 in sro occupied building.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Oct 30, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
See all 13 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 15, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 8, 2023 · Apt BASEME

    Close
See all 12 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1970
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,745 ft²
Lot area
1,964 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3492 / 63
Assessed value
$59,460
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #712031, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.

Questions about 461 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 461 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nelson, Gineth.

Does 461 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 461 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 461 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1970 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 461 Commonwealth Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.