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1517 Commonwealth Avenue

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-03917-0043Map

Owner of record: Chowdhury, Saadat

1517 Commonwealth Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10460. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chowdhury, Saadat. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 1 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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 · 29

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    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, 2024

    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.

    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

    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.

    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

    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 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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 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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, window frame at south, south wall and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knobs in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall (total 2) and electrical swith cover at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower door glass panel in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from west at north wall, north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2006 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.

    Jun 13, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts at front areaway

    Oct 7, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stacks all stys rear.

    Oct 8, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Oct 3, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2010 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2010 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Oct 13, 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
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,268 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
209
Council district
17
Block / lot
3917 / 43
Assessed value
$58,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #219312, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.

Questions about 1517 Commonwealth Avenue

Who owns 1517 Commonwealth Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chowdhury, Saadat.

Does 1517 Commonwealth Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 1517 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 1517 Commonwealth Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1517 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.