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1493 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-03914-0027Map

Owner of record: Nowrang, Kemrajh

1493 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10460. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Nowrang, Kemrajh. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 16 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 29, 2026

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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at entrance gate in the building

    Jul 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Apr 8, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash window glass pane in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy on bldgdept rcord second story converted from ordinary use into two class a apartments additional apt create at rear.

    May 2, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or bld dept records,second story converted from ordinary use into two class "a" apartment.additional apt create at rear.

    Dec 2, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BASEMA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BASEMA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 7, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 10, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 23, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2006 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,333 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
17
Block / lot
3914 / 27
Assessed value
$58,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #211799, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 1493 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 1493 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nowrang, Kemrajh.

Does 1493 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 1493 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 1493 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1493 Commonwealth Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.