1261 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03784-0037Map
Owner of record: Haque, Anamul
1261 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Bronx, 10472. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Haque, Anamul. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 6 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 14
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. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Feb 17, 2022
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.
Feb 17, 2022
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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall and boiler room door , 1st story
May 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at boiler room door & at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing
Aug 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 10, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 2nd door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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 west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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 closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 2nd closet from west at north wall door, 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 frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at both the lower and upper sash windows, 2nd window from east at south in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2017 · Apt 1B
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:installed two full kitchen and two three pc bathroom in cellar.rem:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal conditions.
Mar 19, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records.legal use:storage current use:two apartments location cellar.remedy:discontinue illegal use or legalize current use if feasible.
Mar 19, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 13, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Doors
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close
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- General
Windows
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3784 / 37
- Assessed value
- $347,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #212230, last renewed Oct 18, 2022.
Questions about 1261 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 1261 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Haque, Anamul.
Does 1261 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 1261 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 1261 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1261 Commonwealth Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.