634 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473BBL 2-03556-0019Map
Owner of record: Sanchez, Engels
634 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10473. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sanchez, Engels. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 59
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 · 33
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
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 7, 2019
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.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, apartment at north
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at all walls and ceilings(approx. 100 sq. ft.) at basement
Aug 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mosquitos and flies at basement
Aug 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage at basement
Aug 18, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard of building
Aug 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard of building
Aug 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device at door leading from the south court into the building
Aug 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (defective) located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of stagnant water at cellar at cellar
Aug 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets on the west and north walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system from the building entrance to the apartment wall panel located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 20, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at bathroom and kitchen at cellar
Jan 11, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at cellar
Jan 11, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 7, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Working w/o permit. on my inspection at above address on 1/11/16 at 11am i observed full 3pc bathroom and kitchen sink with gas stove in cellar of house. no permits was list for work done in cellar.rmdy:obtain
Jan 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 25, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 24, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,680 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3556 / 19
- Assessed value
- $55,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #712364, last renewed Jun 20, 2017.
Questions about 634 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 634 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sanchez, Engels.
Does 634 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 634 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 634 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 634 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.