# 521 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2035190049 · Block 3519 · Lot 49 · BIN 2021311  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/521-commonwealth-avenue-2035190049  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 523 Commonwealth Ave; 521-523 Commonwealth Ave; 521 Commonwealth

## Summary

521 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2035190049) is a 61-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 1932, on a 19,167 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as HP ROSEDALE GARDENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPA; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 3, 2016 lists a price of $66,638,816 in a deed covering 8 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,946,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, five active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, three open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 21 311 requests in the past 12 months and 40 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, “521 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2035190049)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/521-commonwealth-avenue-2035190049. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 3 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HP ROSEDALE GARDENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPA
- Building class: D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1932
- Floors: 6
- Units: 61 residential / 61 total
- Lot area: 19,167 sq ft · Building area: 46,680 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 $3,946,000, assessed value $1,775,700, tax class 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-02-03 from ACADEMY GARDENS LLC to PRB 1 LLC; ACADEMY GARDENS LLC; SJC 1 LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 8 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-02-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-02-03 from ACADEMY GARDENS LLC; PRB 1 LLC; SJC 1 LLC to HP ROSEDALE GARDENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPA, stated price $66,638,816 for a deed covering 8 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-10-13 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2005-10-13 from ACADEMY GARDENS BX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; ACADEMY GARENS ASSOCIATES,LLC; ACADEMY GARDENS BX GENERAL PARTNER to ACADEMY GARDENS LLC, stated price $17,306,704.25 for a deed covering 8 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-10-08 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-10-08 from ACADEMY GARDENS ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to ACADEMY GARDENS BX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, stated price $14,246,963.59 for a deed covering 8 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-12-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-12-04 from ACADEMY HOUSING CORP to ACADEMY GARDENS ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing X01112019-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-05-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing X01047225-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-06-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 240226028 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. BOILER AND BURNER REPLACEMENT FOR USE WITH EXISTING NATURAL GAS . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-11-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200086405 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT WOOD SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCC | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-12-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00829571-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2025-12-03, expires 2026-09-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-09-18 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X01047225-I1: General Construction — Exterior repairs on all elevations, as per filed plans. No changes to use, egress, or occupancy.. Issued 2025-09-18, expires 2026-08-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-09-04 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X01112019-I1: Supported Scaffold — SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD. Issued 2025-09-04, expires 2026-08-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00829571-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2024-12-19, expires 2025-12-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-10-01 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X01112019-I1: Supported Scaffold — SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD. Issued 2024-10-01, expires 2025-10-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-06-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X01047225-I1: General Construction — Exterior repairs on all elevations, as per filed plans. No changes to use, egress, or occupancy.. Issued 2024-06-20, expires 2025-06-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00829571-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2024-01-19, expires 2025-01-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00829571-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2023-02-15, expires 2024-02-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240334250: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2022-11-07, expires 2022-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-06-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240226028: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2018-06-21, expires 2019-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-06-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240226028: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-06-21, expires 2019-06-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-06-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240226028: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2018-06-21, expires 2019-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-06-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240226028: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2018-06-21, expires 2019-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-03-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200085521: Alteration. Issued 1991-03-18, expires 1991-06-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-02-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200086405: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1991-02-13, expires 1991-12-31. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-02-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-04-27 | 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 |
| 1997-01-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-01-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. FILE APPLICATION INSTALL DLM AND PERFOR. 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 |
| 2025-10-06 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt H42: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT H42, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-10-06 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt H55: 567 (C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW EN…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-09-03 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt H62: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT H62, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Hpd Bed Bugs And Pests - Dohmh: FAILING TO COMPLY WITH DEPT, BOARD OF HEALTH, OR COMMISSIONER S ORDER. Unpaid balance $1,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Unpaid balance $1,325. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $725. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM. Unpaid balance $6,250. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt G24): Paint/Plaster – Wall. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-09-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt G63): 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 |
| 2025-09-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H55): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; General – Cabinet; Door/Window – Window Frame; Water Leak – Damp Spot; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Door/Window – Window Pane; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Electric – Outlet/Switch. 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 |
| 2025-09-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H42): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Appliance – Refrigerator; Door/Window – Window Frame. 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 |
| 2025-09-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H42): Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-02-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-02-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H62): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Radiator; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt G3): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-09-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H62): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. 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 |
| 2024-08-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H62): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Wall. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the rooms where the following conditions were reported. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-05-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H55): Water Leak – Slow Leak; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. 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 |
| 2024-02-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt H64): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 |
| 2024-01-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 13G): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 61. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2035190049/complaints

## 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 HP ROSEDALE GARDENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-02-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-02-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2016-02-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-02-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2016-02-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-02-03). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Josefa Duperon (Winn Management Company LLC), business city Bronx. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Josefa Duperon. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (ROSEDALE GARDENS NY LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Ron Orgel, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Abraham Teitelbaum, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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