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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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. 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
See all 31 HPD violations (10 shown here)

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
See all 41 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

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.