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1216 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03762-0015Map

Owner of record: Princess Roye

1216 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Bronx, 10472. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Princess Roye. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 2 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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 · 16

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. at front areaway

    Oct 3, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 27, 1990

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without apermit work noted interior partitions constructed throughout with kitchen & bathroom at cellar. door & stair constructed at west masonry wall to cellar. remedy: obtain permit or restore cellar to

    May 18, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted (1) interior partition constructed throughout with kitchen & bathroom throughout cellar (2) constructed a opening at west masonry wall installed a door and concrete stairs to

    May 20, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. cellar legal use is boiler room, open storage room-now occupied & arranged as a class "a" apt. remedy: discontinue illegal use

    May 20, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. interior partition constructed throughout wiht kitchen and bathroom througout cellar. .constructed an opening at west masonary wall and installed a door and concrete

    Aug 27, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occuancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. cellar legal use in boiler room open storage room now occupied arrangeas a class a apartment.

    Aug 27, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1927
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,564 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3762 / 15
Assessed value
$393,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206424, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 1216 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 1216 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Princess Roye.

Does 1216 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 1216 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 1216 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1216 Commonwealth Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.