538 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03520-0024Map
Owner of record: Williams, Patrick
538 Commonwealth Avenue is a two-family home built in 1935 in Bronx, 10473. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Williams, Patrick. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 12
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at boiler room
Sep 8, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft of mold visible in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17400498 issued 31-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft of mold visible in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric gfci outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BACKBA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BACKBA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 27, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Doors
Jun 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Construction
Roof
Jun 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Locks
Jun 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jun 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 5, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3520 / 24
- Assessed value
- $48,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 538 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 538 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams, Patrick.
Does 538 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 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 538 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 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.