# 1916 Benedict Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

BBL 2039300014 · Block 3930 · Lot 14 · BIN 2028870  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1916-benedict-avenue-2039300014  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

1916 Benedict Avenue (Bronx, NY 10462; tax lot BBL 2039300014) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1910, on a 2,250 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CHOWDHURY, SMGULAM R; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 16, 2014 lists a price of $215,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,352,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active ECB violation and 13 open HPD violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and three 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, “1916 Benedict Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 (BBL 2039300014)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1916-benedict-avenue-2039300014. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Pelham Parkway-Van Nest: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10462: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10462

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 1918 Benedict Avenue (24 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1918-benedict-avenue-2039300015
- 1910 Benedict Avenue (42 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1910-benedict-avenue-2039300013
- 1920 Benedict Avenue (54 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1920-benedict-avenue-2039300017
- 1924 Benedict Avenue (89 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1924-benedict-avenue-2039300019
- 1928 Benedict Avenue (122 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1928-benedict-avenue-2039300020
- 1930 Benedict Avenue (150 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1930-benedict-avenue-2039300022
- 1919 Westchester Avenue (96 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1919-westchester-avenue-2039300001
- 1316 Metropolitan Avenue (99 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1316-metropolitan-avenue-2039300008

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 13 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CHOWDHURY, SMGULAM R
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,250 sq ft · Building area: 4,514 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,352,000, assessed value $81,120, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-04-16 from UDDIN, SHAHAB to CHOWDHURY, SMGULAM R, stated price $215,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-07-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-07-06 from RODRIGUEZ, MARGARET; RODRIGUEZ, MIGUEL A; RODRIGUEZ, MONSERRATE to CHOWDHURY, SMGULAM; UDDIN, SHAHAB, stated price $650,000 for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-07-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-07-13 from STERN ARTHUR M to MIGUEL A RODRIGUEZ; MARGARET RODRIGUEZ, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C1-2 LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT-OVERLAY NOTED: (SIDRED)/ PARKED PASSENGER VEHICLES(4) FOUR AT SIDE YARD OF PROPERTY-OCCUPANCY GROUP316, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED INC1-2 DISTRICT OV. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-11-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT THE BASIN IN THE 2nd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT CLOSET DOORS AT NORTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-03-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2A: § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS SUCH CONTRARY TO LAW.RESTORE PREMISES TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-03-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2A: § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS AT CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-03-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2A: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE CONSISTING OF ELECTRICAL STOVE AT CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT ILLEGALY CREATED LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTM…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-01-26 | open (Certification Postponment Granted) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOOR SEALED UP AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-01-26 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-01-26 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE .. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-01-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1STFLO): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2NDFL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. 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 |
| 2021-10-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing. 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 |

## 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 CHOWDHURY, SMGULAM R. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-04-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-04-16). | 636b-3b5g |

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