# 644 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2035560024 · Block 3556 · Lot 24 · BIN 2021749  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/644-commonwealth-avenue-2035560024  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

644 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2035560024) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1920, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as GRANT, PHILLIP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $991,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, two active ECB violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and 26 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, “644 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2035560024)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/644-commonwealth-avenue-2035560024. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GRANT, PHILLIP
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 3,480 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 $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-28 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2007-06-28 from GRANT, BERBETH E. to GRANT, BERBETH; GRANT, PHILLIP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-10-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-10-11 from GRANT, BERBETH E; GRANT, PHILIP to GRANT, BERBETH E, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-12-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-12-22 from MEDLOCK, DAISY; MEDLOCK, CLARENCE to GRANT, PHILIP; GRANT, BERBETH E., 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200386812 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO LEGALIZE CONVERSION OF FLOOR AREA IN BASEMENT TO ONE APARTMEN T. OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-02-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240300713: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-02-26, expires 2021-06-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200386812: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-06-13, expires 2003-06-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-06-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200386812: Alteration. Issued 1998-06-29, expires 1999-02-05. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-10-11 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1996-08-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS THE CELLAR CONVERTED FROM ORDINARY USE TO A ILLEGAL CLASS"A" APARTMENT WITH PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING 2 BEDROOMS LIVING ROOM. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2002-04-02 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: ALTERED BUILDING OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ALTERED BUIDLING # 200386812 REMEDY : OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPACNY. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-02 | 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 |
| 2024-04-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-05-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-03-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-06-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): General – Cabinet; Door/Window – Window Frame; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Electric – No Lighting; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. 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 |
| 2025-10-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Door/Window – Window Frame; Water Leak – Heavy Flow; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. 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 |
| 2025-08-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): General – Mailbox. 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 |
| 2025-08-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; General – Cabinet; Door/Window – Window Frame; Appliance – Refrigerator; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Door/Window – Door. 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 |
| 2025-06-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Electric – Outlet/Switch. 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 |
| 2025-04-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): General – Mailbox. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-04-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Electric – Outlet/Switch; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Water Leak – Slow Leak; Door/Window – Window Frame; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Door/Window – Door. 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 |
| 2025-03-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; 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 |
| 2025-03-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Plumbing – Radiator; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Electric – Wiring; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Water Leak – Damp Spot; Door/Window – Door; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Electric – Lighting. 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 |
| 2025-03-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Door/Window – Door; Paint/Plaster – Wall. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-01-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-01-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. 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 |
| 2020-01-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): 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 |
| 2020-01-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |

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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 GRANT, PHILLIP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2007-06-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2007-06-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2007-06-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2007-06-28). | 636b-3b5g |

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