Violations at 1256 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472 · BBL 2-03785-0011 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
31 HPD violations, newest first.
- 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 - 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 30, 2018
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.
Sep 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndfl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 18, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 3 sq. ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of sheetrock and studs erected creating a class ''a'' apartment at , 1st story
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock and studs erected creating 5 illegal b-rooms at cellar
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections , at cellar
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible , kitchen at cellar
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit 5 illegal b-rooms at cellar
May 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt installed o door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations
6 ECB violations, newest first.
- 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