1697 Watson Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03748-0071Map
Owner of record: Crawford, Marcus
1697 Watson Avenue is a two-family home built in 1960 in Bronx, 10472. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Crawford, Marcus. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on October 16, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 47
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 4
- 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 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at time of inspection - vacate sticker posted 11/20/2024 & pvo posted 11/21/2024 were observed removed from front entry door., comply with code
Apr 23, 2025 · Penalty $5,030
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at 1st flr - full height partition walls erected to create 2 bthrms & a bdrm., obtain all permits
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at 1st flr common hall - excessive volume of household items consisting of stroller, garbage can, shopping cart, boxes, table, etc: obstructing clea
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at 1st flr - electrical wiring installed for lights & outlets., obtain all permits
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at 1st flr - water & waste lines installed for (2) 3 pc bthrms & 2 residential sinks. gas line installed at storage rm for stove., obtain permit
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Residence converted from 2 to 4 nfp dwelling. noted: 1st flr rear storage rm & garage has been converted into class 'a' apts: each with a 3 pc bthrm; kitchens with residential sinks; garage with electric cookin
Nov 20, 2024 · Penalty $50,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RD
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RD
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RD
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3748 / 71
- Assessed value
- $45,960
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1697 Watson Avenue
Who owns 1697 Watson Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Crawford, Marcus.
Does 1697 Watson Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 1697 Watson 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 1697 Watson Avenue built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1697 Watson 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.