1220 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03762-0017Map
Owner of record: 1220 Common W LLC
1220 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 1220 Common W LLC. HPD has recorded 152 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 152
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 218
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 152
- IInformation / order
Property registration was filed with false or incomplete information related to the property contacts. file with this department a true registration statement for the building.
May 13, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide escutchion plate at riser at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). additional needed in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide glass in place of plexiglass at door from vestibule to 1st story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hold device consisting of door stopper installed on door from vestibule to 1st story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hold device consisting of floor preventing door from self closing at door from street to vestibule at 1st story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing vinyl tiles at floor approximately 2sqft in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at plumbing fixtures in kitchen and bathroom of apartment 2r in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of all plexiglass at door from vestibule to 1st story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sensor installed on light fixture at ceiling at 2nd story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sensor installed on light fixture at ceiling at 1st story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 2nd story at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front area way at public hall
Sep 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect vertical crack at parapet wall building side east at north and horizontal crack from building side to building front above 1st and 2nd window
May 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.
Sep 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead paint that is xrf tested inconclusive at 0.5 mg/cm2 (28 rcny §11-07(b)) from required window and/or door friction surfaces and make floors smooth and cleanable, in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north and west yard
Sep 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat droppings at all stories at public hall
Jun 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar
Jun 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at all stories at public hall
Jun 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste riser pipe at rear at cellar
Jun 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Structure rendered non compliant. at time of inspection observed at top of building parapet wall in disrepair with vertical and horizontal cracks and wall leaning and in danger of collapse.
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: install appr 30 linear ft of sidewalk shed
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection of a 2-story occupied building, i observed a sidewalk shed erected exposure#1 upon review dob now and bis system indicated permit expired since 02/03/2026 and has not renew as per code
Oct 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection, i observed a sidewalk shed erected at a 2-story occupied house. review of dob now and bis records indicates sidewalk shed permit #x01046142-i1-sh expired on 02/03/2026 and has not bee
Jul 30, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection, i observed a sidewalk shed erected around a 2-story occupied house. review of dob now and bis records indicates sidewalk shed permit #x01046142-i1-sh expired on 02/03/2026 and has not
May 26, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection, i observed a sidewalk shed erected a 2-story occupied building. review of dob now and bis records indicates sidewalk shed permit #x01046142-i1-sh expired on 02/03/2026 and has not bee
Mar 27, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Building exterior bricks wall instate of disrepair conditions with vertical and step cracks on parapet level at the corner of expo # 01 & 02. also parapet coping stone cracks and disrepair condition on front fa
May 2, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted @ the rear apt # 1r constructed s partition wall to create as extra room. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible orrestore to prior legal condition
Sep 5, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. from legal use:one bedroom constructed to illegal use.2 bedroom constructed & extra room at living room of apt. remedy:discontinue illegal use.
Sep 5, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 2FAPT4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Signage missing
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 5, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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 / 17
- Assessed value
- $393,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #218977, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.
Questions about 1220 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 1220 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1220 Common W LLC.
Does 1220 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 152 housing violations at this property.
Is 1220 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 1220 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1220 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.