# 471 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2034920058 · Block 3492 · Lot 58 · BIN 2020611  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/471-commonwealth-avenue-2034920058  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

471 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2034920058) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1975, on a 1,975 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as DAVID WATSON. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $947,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation, seven active ECB violations, four open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and no 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, “471 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2034920058)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/471-commonwealth-avenue-2034920058. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 7 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: DAVID WATSON
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1975
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 1,975 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 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $947,000, assessed value $56,820, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-10-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-10-08 from H EDELSON CORP to DORA WATSON; DAVID A WATSON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-06-11 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-04-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: RESIDENCE CONVERTED FROM A 2 TO 4 FAMILY NFP DWELLING. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED, 1ST FLOOR REAR & CELLAR CREATED AND OCCUPIED AS CLASS 'A' APTS. EACH WITH 3 PC BATHROOM: KITCHEN WITH RESIDENTIAL SINK. 1ST FL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $50,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, ILLEGAL PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE BEING USED AT 1ST FLOOR & CELLAR FOR FULL BATHROOM (TOILET, SINK & TUB/STAND SHOWER), KITCHEN WITH RESIDENTIAL SINK, ELECTRI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1998-02-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #48894. LEGAL USE: STORAGE ROOM IN CELLAR AND RECREATION ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. ILLEGAL USE: ONE APARTMENT IN CELLAR AND ONE APARTMENT ON FIRST. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS CONSTRUCTED AT CELLAR & FIRST FLOOR FOR ROOMS, BATHROOM, KITCHEN, GARAGE DOOR BLOCKED BY CONSTRUCTED BRICK WALL & CONVERTED A BEDRO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, LOT OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BICYCLES AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ARE CREATING OBSTRUCTION AT 1ST FLOOR FIRE EXISTS PASSAGEWAY & EGRESS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CO# X000048894. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR CONVERTED, OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS CLASS-A APARTMENT WITHOUT EGRESS & SPRINKLER, NO AIR & LIGHT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED, USING ILLEGAL ELECTRICAL STOVE AT 1ST FLOOR, WIRING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES AT CELLAR AND WHOLE 1ST FLOOR INCLUDING REAR EXTENSION & GARAGE CONVERTED BE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-08-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: 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 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CLASS1 VIOLATION OF 28-210.1 28-210.2. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Missed Collection – Compost. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-21 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Maintenance or Facility – Rodent Sighting. | 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 DAVID WATSON. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1974-10-08 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1974-10-08). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1974-10-08 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1974-10-08). | 636b-3b5g |

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