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544 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03520-0027Map

Owner of record: Sosa, Samuel

544 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 Sosa, Samuel. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 12, 2024. 28 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 12, 2024

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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • I

    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 12, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective detached wood entrance door in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical gfci outlet 1st from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rotted wood sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of repair lifting vinyl floor tiles ( walk area) creating a trip hazard in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl . in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door knob in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at north wall electrical outlet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door hinges in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north and south walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door knob in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit closet doors in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and its assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at skylight interior walls in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above roof at skylight interior walls in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing device in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical gfci outlet 1st from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of lifting vinyl floor tiles ( walk area) creating a trip hazard in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rotted base cabinet at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lite ( 2 )at french door, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east and south walls, in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east and south walls, in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window, in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door ( off hinghes ) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1935
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,040 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3520 / 27
Assessed value
$59,280
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 544 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 544 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sosa, Samuel.

Does 544 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 544 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 544 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 544 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.