1280 Commonwealth Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472BBL 2-03785-0019Map
Owner of record: 1280 Commonwealth Associates LLC
1280 Commonwealth Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Bronx, 10472. It has 68 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1280 Commonwealth Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 66 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 160
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 335
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 160
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft on east window frame in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 19008264 issued 15-jun-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft on east window frame in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective procelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 25
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 15, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 20, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 11, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Responding to a 311 elevator complaint, upon inspection of only device in a building. items, car door restrictor altered to prevented from normal operation, remedy, repair then contact nycdob for restore to ser
Mar 6, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. observed vertical and step cracks on the facade between the window lintels and sills at each floor at exposure 3 and 4., maintain exterior building wall
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
1b10,3i10,15m7,53h14,5k11,10m7,77k10,70b2. 3- phone not working.
Oct 15, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
03m11.30l1.31l1.56y13.70o2.76m7 03m11 replace handrail in cab 76m07 provide safety key and leave it on site
Feb 17, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection atroof for instalation of antenna & electrical cable on side of building"stop all work" remedy : provide plans & permits
Mar 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor total work noted at exterior building wallat left side of premies lot 19 6fl area around parapet fire escape ob struction b big pipe support for antenna pipe 3 1/2 and 12 ft long.rem
Feb 27, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
11d06,17i12,28h12,57z02, 11)car lighting unsecured 17)vision panel on car door damaged 28)guide shoes worn 52)water/dirt in pit.
Mar 31, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01i,09b,11q,14m,57o
Feb 16, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 68
- Building area
- 67,752 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 209
- Council district
- 18
- Block / lot
- 3785 / 19
- Assessed value
- $1,061,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #205912, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.
Questions about 1280 Commonwealth Avenue
Who owns 1280 Commonwealth Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1280 Commonwealth Associates LLC.
Does 1280 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.
Is 1280 Commonwealth Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 66 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 68 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1280 Commonwealth Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1280 Commonwealth Avenue?
It has 68 residential units and 74 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.