# 1697 Watson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

BBL 2037480071 · Block 3748 · Lot 71 · BIN 2024112  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1697-watson-avenue-2037480071  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

1697 Watson Avenue (Bronx, NY 10472; tax lot BBL 2037480071) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1960, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CRAWFORD, MARCUS. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $766,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six active ECB violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and six HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1697 Watson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 (BBL 2037480071)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1697-watson-avenue-2037480071. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-bruckner-bronx-river

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-bruckner-bronx-river/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-bruckner-bronx-river/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-bruckner-bronx-river/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-bruckner-bronx-river/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-bruckner-bronx-river/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 6 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CRAWFORD, MARCUS
- Building class: B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,800 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $766,000, assessed value $45,960, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-09-24 from CRAWFORD, AS EXECUTOR, MAURICE; THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA CAMPS to CRAWFORD, MARCUS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2013-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-09-30 from CAMPS, ROLAND; DOVE, EDLYN; ESTATE OF VIRGINIA CAMPS to CRAWFORD, MARCUS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-07-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-07-18 from CAMPS VIRGINIA; CRAWFORD SHIRLEY to VIRGINIA CAMPS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-11-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-11-30 from BROWN GEORGE; CAMPS VIRGINIA; CRAWFORD SHIRLEY to VIRGINIA CAMPS; SHIRLEY CRAWFORD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-08-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-08-14 from MUNIZ JESUS E; MUNIZ NIDIA to VIRGINIA CAMPS; SHIRLEY CRAWFORD; GEORGE BROWN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION - VACATE STICKER POSTED 11/20/2024 & PVO POSTED 11/21/2024 WERE OBSERVED REMOVED FROM FRONT ENTRY DOOR., COMPLY WITH CODE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $5,030. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM 2 TO 4 NFP DWELLING. NOTED: 1ST FLR REAR STORAGE RM & GARAGE HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO CLASS 'A' APTS: EACH WITH A 3 PC BTHRM; KITCHENS WITH RESIDENTIAL SINKS; GARAGE WITH ELECTRIC COOKIN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $50,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR - ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLED FOR LIGHTS & OUTLETS., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $800. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR - FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE 2 BTHRMS & A BDRM., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR - WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR (2) 3 PC BTHRMS & 2 RESIDENTIAL SINKS. GAS LINE INSTALLED AT STORAGE RM FOR STOVE., OBTAIN PERMIT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR COMMON HALL - EXCESSIVE VOLUME OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS CONSISTING OF STROLLER, GARBAGE CAN, SHOPPING CART, BOXES, TABLE, ETC: OBSTRUCTING CLEA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $312. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-23 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER. Unpaid balance $5,030. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-20 | open (APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CLASS1 VIOLATION OF 28-210.1 28-210.2. Unpaid balance $50,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $800. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $312. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-03-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3RD): Paint/Plaster – Wall; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Plumbing – Radiator; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3RDFL): Plumbing – Toilet; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Appliance – Refrigerator; Door/Window – Window Frame; Electric – No Lighting. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FLOOR): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Safety – Fire Escape; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-05-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1STFLO): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – TOILET. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – BATHTUB/SHOWER. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as CRAWFORD, MARCUS. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-09-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-09-24). | 636b-3b5g |

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