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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Oct 16, 2025

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

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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 · 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
See all 47 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
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.