1256 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03785-0011Map
Owner of record: Procel, Bernarda
1256 Commonwealth Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1965 in Bronx, 10472. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Procel, Bernarda. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 22 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 41
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 31
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Aug 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 12, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
: failure to maintain building in code complaint manner; noted at rear of buildings rain leaders from the roofs of 1260 and 1256 commonwealth avenue, and 1765 westchester avenue are not connected to stand pipe,
Aug 14, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted the following: ecb violation #34745491l does not have a c of c filed w/the dob's. note: in order to certify that you have corrected the
Nov 30, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or dob records.cellar converted from ordinary use into brooms a total of 5 rooms being rented out w/ full bathroom & kitchen,electric range present.al
May 5, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at cellar installed a 3 piece bathroom and kitchen with gad stoveconstructred partition to create apartmemts remedy obtain permitsif feasible or
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrry to that allowed by the c of o #45540-70(f)from legaluse cellar stirage and bouiler 1st floor recreation room 2 car garage anss 2 apartments to illegal use apartment
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maitnain defect is sheet rock missing at grade level in staircase at ceiling area appoxitmatly 2 feet x 3 feet section remedy; make all necessary repairs.
Jul 18, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1965
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,368 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,262 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3785 / 11
- Assessed value
- $72,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #712660, last renewed Oct 30, 2018.
Questions about 1256 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 1256 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Procel, Bernarda.
Does 1256 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 1256 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 1256 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1965 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1256 Commonwealth Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.