Violations at 1280 Commonwealth Avenue

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door which is not properly closed in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceilings in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

Jun 10, 2026

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 10, 2026

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar joints at east exterior wall yard, section at southeast

Aug 13, 2025

Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at large droppings yard, section at southeast

Aug 13, 2025

And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at 1st fire escape fromwest at south exterior wall at fire escape

Aug 13, 2025

And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at 3rd fire escape from north at west exterior wall at fire escape

Aug 13, 2025

And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at 2nd fire escape from north at west exterior wall at fire escape

Aug 13, 2025

And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at 1st fire escape from north at west exterior wall at fire escape

Aug 13, 2025

And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all componets at all balconies at all stories at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape

Aug 13, 2025

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , 1st section from east at south

Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by methor of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , 1st section from east at south

Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3F

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective adjust henges located at public parts 3h, 3rd story

Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3H

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door (in the apartment to the public hall) in the 4th room from north located at apt 3h, 3rd story

Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3H

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulhhead to roof at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

Jul 20, 2023

Provide handset to allow unobstructed entry from the roof at the south bulkhead to the public hall stairs.

Jun 15, 2023

Provide handset to allow unobstructed entry from the roof at the north bulkhead to the public hall stairs.

Jun 15, 2023

Properly repair the broken or defective window balances upper and lower window sashes in the 4th room from east located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 3K

Replace with new the broken or defective window glass lower sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 3K

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 3K

Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at south section, 5th story public hall.

Dec 28, 2022

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Properly repair the broken or defective gfci outlet at north wall does not trip and reset in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Replace with new the missing top escutcheon plate at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose ceramic tiles at west wall approx 10 4x4 tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4E

Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1st story east 1 apartment # 1a under vacate order # 213096 in the entire apartment located at apt

Oct 11, 2022

Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd story east 1 apartment # 2a under vacate order # 213096 in the entire apartment located at apt

Oct 11, 2022

Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd story east 1 apartment # 3a under vacate order # 213096 in the entire apartment located at apt

Oct 11, 2022

Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4th story east 1 apartment # 4a under vacate order # 213096 in the entire apartment located at apt

Oct 11, 2022

Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 5th story east 1 apartment # 5a under vacate order # 213096 in the entire apartment located at apt

Oct 11, 2022

Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 6th story east 1 apartment # 6a under vacate order # 213096 in the entire apartment located at apt

Oct 11, 2022

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south side''

Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1A

Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lowe sash at 7th story public hall at south section

Oct 4, 2022

Provide sealup to openings at the south side at the roof

Oct 4, 2022

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

May 15, 2024

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 14, 2020

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 20, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 10, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 11, 2017

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 3, 2017

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 24, 2016

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 20, 2015

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 29, 2014

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

May 15, 2014

Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

May 1, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 20, 2013

Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

May 3, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 8, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 24, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 29, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 24, 2009

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 26, 2008

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 13, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 27, 2006

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 29, 2005

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 14, 2004

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 10, 2003

2p1045

Jul 19, 2001

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

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

1b10,3i10,15m7,53h14,5k11,10m7,77k10,70b2. 3- phone not working.

Oct 15, 2013 · Penalty $250

03m11.30l1.31l1.56y13.70o2.76m7 03m11 replace handrail in cab 76m07 provide safety key and leave it on site

Feb 17, 2010

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

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

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

01i,09b,11q,14m,57o

Feb 16, 1994 · Penalty $200