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1267 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03784-0035Map

Owner of record: Downer John

1267 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10472. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Downer John. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 2 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
17

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 · 38

  • 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
  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and east wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at vestibule , 1st story

    Mar 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from south at west wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door, 2nd closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose unhinged door at east closet door frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    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) north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, 1st door from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 2, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 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.

    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.

    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 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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35134911m issued on 9/9/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for occupancy contrary ti dept record

    Apr 18, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35134411m issued on 9/9/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem comply w/ the comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Mar 8, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit,illegal work noted at basement level,noted class"a"aptwith water,wasate,gas lines,residential sink gas stove,3pc bathroom. full height partitions for creating 2 bedrooms.rmdy:obtain permit.

    Sep 9, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to dept records,noted at basement level class"a"aptin place with 2 bedrooms,3pc bathroom,full kitchen,residentail sink,2 males present at time of inspection,rooms have beds in place w/living

    Sep 9, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of building records. storage at basement now arranged and occupanied as singal room occupancy 5 rooms with lock on door and full kitchen and bathroom

    Aug 29, 1996 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 2, 2012 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 23, 2009 · Apt 4F

    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
1926
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
18
Block / lot
3784 / 35
Assessed value
$347,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #218751, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.

Questions about 1267 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 1267 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Downer John.

Does 1267 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 1267 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 1267 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1267 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.