# 461 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2034920063 · Block 3492 · Lot 63 · BIN 2020616  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/461-commonwealth-avenue-2034920063  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

461 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2034920063) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1970, on a 1,964 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as NELSON, GINETH; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 31, 2023 lists a price of $925,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $991,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six active ECB violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 14 311 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, “461 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2034920063)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/461-commonwealth-avenue-2034920063. Source: NYC Open Data.

## 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: NELSON, GINETH
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1970
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,964 sq ft · Building area: 2,745 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $991,000, assessed value $59,460, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-01-31 from 461 COMMONWEALTH AVE LLC to NELSON, GINETH, stated price $925,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2020-07-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-07-15 from GANS, JOSEPH to 461 COMMONWEALTH AVE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2019-08-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-08-27 from 461 COMMONWEALTH AVE LLC to GANS, JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-04-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-04-16 from TUCKER, ELIZABETH J to 461 COMMONWEALTH AVE LLC, stated price $550,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-08-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-08-04 from MARTIN, LORENZO; BRICE, LISA; MARTIN, CHERYL to TUCKER, ELIZABETH J, stated price $474,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-04-21 | recorded (DEED, LE) | DEED, LE dated 2010-04-21 from MARTIN, LORENZO to MARTIN, CHERYL; BRICE, LISA, stated price $10. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-12-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-12-13 from MARTIN, VANNIE to MARTIN, LORENZO C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-02-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-02-09 from HENDRICKS, VERONICA to MARTIN, VANNIE; MARTIN, LORENZO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-03-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-03-29 from H EDELSON CORP to WILLIAM G HENDRICKS; VERONICA HENDRICKS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-09-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-09-15 from FURLAC REALTY CORP to H EDELSON CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-21 from HARLEY ROBERT G REF; LACOMBE LAND CORPORATION ET AL DFDTS; LACOMBE LAND CORPORATION ETAL DFDTS to TURLAC REALTY CORP; FURLAC REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 6 lots. | 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240232422: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2019-01-28, expires 2020-01-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-08-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240232422: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-08-17, expires 2019-08-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-08-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240232422: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2018-08-16, expires 2019-08-16. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL(APT 1) INSTALLED ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, SWITCHES AND LIGHTING. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.. 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 $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-02-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR AS PER BC(1008.1 '2008 CODE'); 27-366; BC 1021.1(2014 CODE); BC 1006.3(2022 CODE) FOR CLASS A U. 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 $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-02-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR(APT 1) LEVEL HAS BEEN OCCUPIEDAND CONVERTED TO CLASS "A" UNIT WITH THREE(3) BEDROOMS, KITCHEN WITH G. 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 $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-02-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL(APT 1) ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS TO CREATE THREE(3) BEDROOMS, 3 PIECE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN CUPBOARD UNIT. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.. 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 $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-02-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED NATURAL LIGHT AND VENTILATION FOR EVERY BEDROOM. NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR(APT 1) HAVING CREATED BEDROOM WITH BED AND PERSONAL ITEMS. 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 $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-02-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: AT 1ST FLOOR LEVEL(APT 1) INSTALL GAS LINE FOR GAS STOVE, WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR 3 PIECE BATHROOM. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT.. 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 $12,500. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO MAIMTAIN REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR. Unpaid balance $2,530. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $2,530. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $2,530. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $2,530. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $2,530. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 6PM. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-01 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-06-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BSMT): Electric – No Lighting; Appliance – Refrigerator; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Plumbing – Boiler. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-06-13 | 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 |
| 2023-05-15 | 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 |
| 2023-05-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Paint/Plaster – Wall; 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 |
| 2023-05-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASSEM): Electric – Power Outage. 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 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## 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 NELSON, GINETH. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-01-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-01-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Gineth Nelson, business city Elmont. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Gina Nelson. | feu5-w2e2 |

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