# 654 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2035560029 · Block 3556 · Lot 29 · BIN 2021754  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/654-commonwealth-avenue-2035560029  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

654 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2035560029) 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 FRANCIS, ANTHONY; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 25, 2006 lists a price of $255,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $957,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 21 open HPD violations. There were six 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, “654 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2035560029)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/654-commonwealth-avenue-2035560029. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 21 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FRANCIS, ANTHONY
- 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: 2,680 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $957,000, assessed value $57,420, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-25 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2006-04-25 from RICHARDS, THEODORE; FRANCIS, ANTHONY; RICHARDS, ROSEMARIE J.; RICHARDS, YVONNE L. to FRANCIS, ANTHONY, stated price $255,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-01-20 from RICHARDS, THEODORE; RICHARDS, ROSEMARIE J; RICHARDS, YVONNE L to RICHARDS, YVONNE L; RICHARDS, ROSEMARIE J; RICHARDS, THEODORE; FRANCIS, ANTHONY A, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-05-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-05-10 from RICHARDS, THEODORE; RICHARDS, YVONNE L. to RICHARDS, THEODORE; RICHARDS, ROSEMARIEJ.; RICHARDS, YVONNE L., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-02-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-02-15 from THOMAS GEORGIANA; THOMAS HUBERT to THEODORE RICHARDS; YVONNE L RICHARDS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240272502: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-06-19, expires 2021-04-21. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-04-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ,GLASS AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO APT (ONE - LITE) LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-04-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES ,ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL AND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-04-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES WALL OUTLETS AND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-04-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES ,WALL OUTLETS AND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET BOWL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR LEAKY WATER CLOSET FLUSH PIPE CONNECTION AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE TO THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL ... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CABINET AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-03-12 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt PH: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT PH, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. 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.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | 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 FRANCIS, ANTHONY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-04-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2006-04-25). | 636b-3b5g |

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