# 647 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2035550045 · Block 3555 · Lot 45 · BIN 2021715  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/647-commonwealth-avenue-2035550045  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

647 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2035550045) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1940, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as VALDEZ, STEVEN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 1, 2019 lists a price of $725,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $888,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations, 10 open HPD violations and 15 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 requests in the past 12 months and 10 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, “647 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2035550045)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/647-commonwealth-avenue-2035550045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Soundview-Clason Point: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10473: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10473

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 645 Commonwealth Avenue (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/645-commonwealth-avenue-2035550046
- 649 Commonwealth Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/649-commonwealth-avenue-2035550044
- 643 Commonwealth Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/643-commonwealth-avenue-2035550047
- 651 Commonwealth Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/651-commonwealth-avenue-2035550043
- 641 Commonwealth Avenue (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/641-commonwealth-avenue-2035550048
- 653 Commonwealth Avenue (76 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/653-commonwealth-avenue-2035550042
- 656 Rosedale Avenue (165 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/656-rosedale-avenue-2035550030
- 1752 Seward Avenue (165 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1752-seward-avenue-2035550036

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 10 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 15 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: VALDEZ, STEVEN
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1940
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 3,620 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $888,000, assessed value $53,280, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-04-01 from T.O 125 LLC to VALDEZ, STEVEN; VALDEZ, ESSENCE, stated price $725,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-03-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-03-28 from POWELL, ARTIN to T.O. 215 LLC, stated price $285,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-12-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-12-08 from RUSSELL, LAUREL /ESTATE OF; POWELL, JOYCE/ADMN; RUSSELL, LAUREL A. / A/K/A to POWELL, ARTIN; POWELL, JOYCE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-08-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-08-04 from RUSSELL, LAUREL; RUSSELL, CANUTE to RUSSELL, LAUREL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-02-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-02-16 from VANDERSTER WILLIAM G; VANDERSTER SARA to CANUTE RUSSELL; LAUREL RUSSELL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 240287275 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON EXISTING ROOF. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. NO CHANGE IN BULK | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2020-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240287275: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-09-24, expires 2021-04-27. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORD.ILLEGALLY CREATED CLASS A APARTMENT AT CELLAR WITH FULL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN.NO 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS AND INADEQUATE LIGHT AND VEN. 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 |
| 2024-01-29 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY IN CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORD.ILLEGAL GARAGE CONVERTED INTO A CLASS A APARTMENT RENTED AS B ROOMS WITHIN A TWO FAMILY HOUSE.NO 2ND MEANS OF EGRESS.REM:DISCONT. 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 |
| 2024-03-04 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-16 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 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 APARTMENT CREATED EAST 1 AT CELLAR UNDER VACATE ORDER # 250990. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-16 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): § 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 APARTMENT CREATED EAST 1 AT CELLAR UNDER VACATE ORDER # 250685. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-14 | 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 GAS RANGE INSTALLED AT KITCHEN CREATED AT ILLEGAL FRONT CELLAR APARTMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS SUCH CONTRARY TO LAW.RESTORE PREMISES TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-14 | 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 UNDER FLOORS AND BEHIND WALLS AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CREATED AT ILLEGAL FRONT CELLAR APARTMENT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION REMOVAL OF GARAGE DOOR AND ERECTION OF SOLID STRUCTURED WALL WITH DOOR OPENING AT REAR GARAGE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS SUCH CONTRARY TO LAW.RESTORE PREMISES TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-12 | 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 UNDER FLOORS AND BEHIND THE WALLS AT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CREATED AT ILLEGAL CELLAR REAR APARMENT AT GARAGE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-02-12 | 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 ELECTRIC RANGE INSTALLED WITH 220 VOLT ELECTRICAL LINE INSTALLED AT KITCHEN CREATED AT REAR CELLAR APARTMENT AT G…. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-05 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-02-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-02-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-02-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-11-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-06-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-24 | 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 |
| 2025-12-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Sewage. 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 |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Door/Window – Door. 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 |
| 2025-11-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Toilet; Door/Window – Door; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. 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 |
| 2024-12-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt RAREBA): Plumbing – Water Supply. 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 |
| 2023-10-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Water Supply. 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 |
| 2023-10-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Water Supply. 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 |
| 2023-10-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Water Leak – Damp Spot. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-10-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-15 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition – Trees and Sidewalks Program. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drug Activity – Use Indoor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – SEWAGE. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Sewer – Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA). | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 23. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2035550045/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 VALDEZ, STEVEN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-04-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-04-01). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2019-04-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-04-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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