# 1840 Watson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

BBL 2037300040 · Block 3730 · Lot 40 · BIN 2087015, 2110408  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1840-watson-avenue-2037300040  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

1840 Watson Avenue (Bronx, NY 10472; tax lot BBL 2037300040) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1930, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as ROMAN CARLOS J. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $838,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active ECB violations and 46 open HPD violations. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and two 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, “1840 Watson Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 (BBL 2037300040)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1840-watson-avenue-2037300040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 46 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ROMAN CARLOS J
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 3,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $838,000, assessed value $377,100, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-05-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-05-25 from ROMAN, NEREIDA to ROMAN, CARLOS J., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-01-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-01-07 from MARTIN, ALBUM C.; MARTIN, ANNE to ROMAN, NEREIDA; ROMAN, CARLOS J., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-03-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-03-28 from JAMER MAE; TENORE JOHANNA; BALANCIA MARY; LA SARACINA ANTHONY to ALBUM C MARTIN; ANNE MARTIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED 1)REMOVED GARAGE DOORS AND INSTALLED A NEW STORE FRONT WITH ROLLED DOWN GATES 2)INSTALLED A CANOPY WITH LETTERING REMEDY OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMESIS TO PRIOR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2002-06-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY BUILDING DEPT RECORDS LEGAL USE GARAGE ILLEGAL USE GROCERY STORE REMEDY DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OR LEGALIZE CURRENT USE IF FEASIBLE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2002-09-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: ILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. USING REAR GARAGES AS A GROCERYSTORE IN A R5 DISTRICT. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2003-04-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY BUILDING DEPARTMENT. LEGAL USE: GARAGE: CURRENT USE: STORE. LOCATION: REAR, REMEDY: IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2003-03-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: HAVING AWNING SIGNAGE NOT LIMITED TO THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT HAVING AWNING SIGNAGE W / A SURFACE AREA EXCEEDING 12 SQ FEETHAVING AN ILLUMINATED AWNING SIGN REMEDY : REMOVE ILLEGAL WORK / AWNIN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-01-31 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR IILLEGAL APARTMENT #CC LOCATED AT SOUTH IN THE CELLAR ; VACATE#152537 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT CEL…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-01-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WATER CLOSET WASH BASIN AND SHOWER STALL AT BATHROOM AREA CREATED SOUTH AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-01-09 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT COPING AT WEST PARAPET ROOF. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-01-09 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLATE SHINGLES AT SOUTH WEST ROOF. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-12-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-12-26 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt WI: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT WI, BSMT-APT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-10-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT WEST WINDOW FRAME IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-10-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-10-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-10-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ,OVER CEILING , NORTH, EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ,OVER CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR ,CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ,FIRE RETARDING CEILING ,NORTH , EAST AND WEST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... ,AT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ,MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... ,AT CEILING AND WALLS IN CLOSET IN THE 2nd PRIVATE HALLWAY FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ,OVER CEILING , NORTH EAST AND WEST WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ,OVER CEILING , EAST AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ,ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ,OVER CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... ,AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ,ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ,BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS ,BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-25 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-25 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-25 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-25 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE PIPE UNDER WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REFRIDGERATOR GASKET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

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## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMT): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Door/Window – Door; Plumbing – Radiator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-07-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | 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 ROMAN CARLOS J. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1984-05-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1984-05-25). | 636b-3b5g |

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