# 3947 Seton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

BBL 2049600060 · Block 4960 · Lot 60 · BIN 2066823  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/3947-seton-avenue-2049600060  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

3947 Seton Avenue (Bronx, NY 10466; tax lot BBL 2049600060) is an one-family home (building class A2: one-family home, one story), built around 1910, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as LEMUEL, DARNELL E; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 17, 2008 lists a price of $439,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $512,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation, eight active ECB violations, six open HPD violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and 11 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, “3947 Seton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466 (BBL 2049600060)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/3947-seton-avenue-2049600060. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 8 |
| Open HPD violations | 6 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: LEMUEL, DARNELL E
- Building class: A2 – One-family home, one story
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 1.75
- Units: 1 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 1,130 sq ft
- Zoning: R4-1
- 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 $512,000, assessed value $30,720, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-01-17 from 2710 DECATUR AVE CORP to LEMUEL, DARNELL E, stated price $439,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-04-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-04-05 from DEH, AURELIA to 2710 DECATUR AVE CORP, stated price $340,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-07-17 from BATTLE, MILTON to DEH, AURELIA, stated price $265,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-12-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-12-27 from MCLAND, DORIS; BATTLE, CYNTHIA to BATTLE, MILTON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-12-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-12-06 from FRAISER, ELETHIA; DUNBAR, KEITH to MCLAND, DORIS; BATTLE, CYNTHIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-08-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-08-20 from DUNBAR, WILLIE to FRAISER, ELETHIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-05-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-05-05 from ZAYAS, DORIS to DUNBAR, WILLIE; FRAISER, ELETHIA; DUNBAR, KEITH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-01-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-01-10 from ZAYAS, SAULO; ZAYAS, DORIS to ZAYAS, DORIS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-05-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-05-18 from MAC ILVANE, JEAN; HANNON, THOMAS G. to ZAYAS, SAULO; ZAYAS, DORIS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-01-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-01-26 from NEUWEILER MAE V to JEAN MACILVANE; THOMAS G HANNON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-06-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C/O AND/OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS. CELLAR CONVERTED FROM ORDINARY USE INTO A CLASS 'A' APT W/FULL BATHROOM & KITCHEN. THEREBY INCREASING THE BLDG OCCUPANCY. GAS RANGE & GAS. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-07-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35080082N ISSUED ON 12/28/15 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01.REM:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER AND/OR FILE A. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-09-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35080082N ISSUED ON 12/28/15 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1,28-204.4 AND 1RCNY 102-01.ILLEGAL CLASS A APT AT CELLAR.. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-06-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35080082N ISSUED ON 12/28/15 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1RCNY102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A C OF C.. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-09-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35080082N ISSUED ON 12/28/15 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2015-12-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.CLASS "A" APT CREATED @CELLAR LEVEL W/OUT ADEQUATE 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS,LIGHT OR VENTILATION:KITCHEN,LIVING RM BEDRM & 3PC BATHRM OBSERVED.-CELLAR VACATED-REM:OBTAIN PERMIT TO RESTORE TO PRIO. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2015-12-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES.CLASS "A" APT CREATED @CELLAR W/OUT ADEQUATE 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS,LIGHT OR VENTILATION KITCHEN,LIVING RM,BEDRM & 3PC. 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). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-05-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILIDNG RECORD. ILLEGALLY CREATED CLASS "A" APARTMENT AT CELLAR, WITH FULL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN. 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS PRESENT. NO VACATE RECOMME. 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 $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2023-06-05 | 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 SINK , WASHBASIN , TOILET ,AND BATHTUB AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-06-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE AT CELLAR. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-30 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): SECTION 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 ILLEGAL CELLAR APARTMENT CREATED AT EAST 1 (PARTIAL VACATE NO.120811. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE .. LOCATED AT CELLAR APT 1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS .. LOCATED AT CELLAR APT 1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PARTITION WALL CREATED THR-OUT FLOOR TO CEILING TO CRAETING AN ILLEGAL CLASS''A'' APARTMENT AT CELLAR WITH FULL KITCHEN AND BATHROOM LOCATED AT CELLAR APT 1, 1st CELLAR APT FROM NORTH AT EAST. 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Police: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-02-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $6,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1B): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Plumbing – Radiator; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-05-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Electric – Lighting; Water Leak – Heavy Flow; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Unsanitary Condition – Sewage; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1BASEM): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. 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 |
| 2023-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1BASEM): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. 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 |
| 2023-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1BASEM): 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 |
| 2023-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1BASEM): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. 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 |
| 2022-01-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): 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 |
| 2021-10-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMT): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. 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 |
| 2021-09-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMT): 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 |
| 2021-09-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. 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 |
| 2021-09-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO. | 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 LEMUEL, DARNELL E. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2008-01-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2008-01-17). | 636b-3b5g |

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