680 Cauldwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
BBL 2026280019 (Borough 2, Block 2628, Lot 19) · BIN 2115569, 2099716 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 688 Cauldwell Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
680 Cauldwell Avenue (Bronx, NY 10455; tax lot BBL 2026280019) is an one-family home (building class A5: one-family home, attached or semi-detached), built around 1992, on a 3,109 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RENEAU-USHER, JOAN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 1, 2024 lists a price of $10. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $571,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four active ECB violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- RENEAU-USHER, JOAN
- Building class
- A5 · One-family home, attached or semi-detached
- Year built · units
- 1992 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,109 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $571,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $10 · 2024-04-01
- BBL
- 2026280019
- BIN
- 2115569, 2099716
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 4Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “680 Cauldwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (BBL 2026280019)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/680-cauldwell-avenue-2026280019. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- RENEAU-USHER, JOANThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A5 – One-family home, attached or semi-detachedThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1992Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,109 sq ft (28.33 ft × 109.74 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,152 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.37 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 2026280019 (Borough 2, Block 2628, Lot 19) · BIN 2115569, 2099716BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-06; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $571,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $34,260The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $20,168Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $571,000 | $34,260 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $551,000 | $33,060 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $521,000 | $31,260 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 18
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-01 | DEED | $10 | Reneau, Joan; Findley, Steve W | Reneau-Usher, Joan | 2024040100633001 |
| 2017-02-25 | DEEDO | $0 / not stated | Findley, Steve W | Findley, Steve W; Reneau, Joan | 2017030900967001 |
| 1993-04-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Findley, Steve W | FT_2650000859065 |
| 1993-03-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Lopez, Virginia; Lopez, Luis | FT_2740000858974 |
| 1993-03-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Wright, Zurales; Wright, Buck | FT_2820000858982 |
| 1993-03-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Nieves, Wilfredo; Luna-Nieves, Edna | FT_2780000858978 |
| 1993-03-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Fonseca, Rita; Fonseca, Miguel A | FT_2940000858994 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Rodriguez, Griselle; Rodriguez, Juan R | FT_2760000858376 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bx Churches Sponso | Vazquez, Peter A. | FT_2370000857537 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churchesetc | Pabon, Zenaida; Pabon, Emiliano | FT_2720000858372 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churches/Etc | Ojeda, Maria L. | FT_2470000857947 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | South Bronx Churchesetc | Gonzalez, Virginia; Gonzalez, Guadalupe | FT_2430000857943 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | City Of New York | South Bronx Churches/Etc | FT_2560000865856 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bx Churches Etc. | Perez, Zacarias A.; Perez, Australia | FT_2800000858380 |
| 1993-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | South Bronx Churches | Ortega, Elliot H.; Ortega, Gloria | FT_2330000857533 |
Showing 15 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 0 open of 3
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2005-03-04 | 200936247 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-03-04 | $6,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1997-02-06 | 200142461 BIS | NB – New building | 1991-12-12 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1992-03-20 | 200168601 BIS | SI | 1991-11-20 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 4
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-12-09 | 1993-11-01 | 200142461 BIS | New building | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1992-09-25 | 1993-07-01 | 200142461 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-08-13 | 1992-11-01 | 200142461 BIS | New building | RE-ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-08-13 | 1992-12-31 | 200142461 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 0
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 4 active of 6
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2019-08-15 | CLASS - 2 | WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. NOTED AT BASEMENT LEVEL, INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR RESIDENTIAL SINK, AND 3 PIECE BATHROOM, TOILET, SINK, SHOWER WITH TUB., OBTAIN ALL PERMITS | $6,250 / $6,550 / $0 | 39007778X |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2017-09-27 | CLASS - 2 | RESIDENCE ALTERED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE C OF O OR OFFICIAL RECORDS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION BASEMENT WAS TURNED INTO AN APARTMENT. DOB RECORDS C OF O #70201 | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 35248259X |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2004-08-31 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FROM LEGAL USE:OPEN CELLAR TO ILLEGAL USE RECORDING STUDIO AT CELLAR (BISMAN PRODUCTION LLC)REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OR AMEND C OF O | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34447515L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2019-08-15 | CLASS - 2 | RESIDENCE CONVERTED FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY NUMBER OF FAMILIES AUTHORIZED BY THE C OF O. NOTED C OF O #70201 INDICATES BUILDING TO BE 1 FAMILY, BASEMENT AS ACCESSORY USE, AND BOILER. CONVERSION NOTED AT BASEM | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39007877L |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-07-23 | CLASS - 3 | VIOLATION OF PARKING: AT RIGHT FRONT & REAR YARD - PARKED 4 VEHICLES; RED HONDA ACCORD, GREY AUDI Q7, CHEVY SUV, & TOYOTA CORALLA WITHOUT PLATES: CREATING DEAD STORAGE., CONFORM TO PARKING REGULATIONS | $250 / $250 / $0 | 39006155P |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2004-08-31 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED CONSTRCUTED A 3 PC BATHROOM (2) CONSTRUCTED PARTITIONS FOR A RECORDING STUDIO ALSO (CONSTRUCTED A REAR ENTRANCE LANDING TO REAR YARD (4) CONSTRCUTED A KITCHEN AREA ALL WORK DONE | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34447516N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 9
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-08-15 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESIDENCE ALTERED CONTRARY TO C OF O OR OTHER DOC | RENEAU JOAN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 039007877L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2019-08-15 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | RENEAU JOAN | $6,250 / $6,550 / $0 | 039007778X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-07-23 | Dept. Of Buildings | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT | RENEAU | $250 / $250 / $0 | 039006155P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-09-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF FAMILIES | RENEAU | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 035248259X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-09-27 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | FINDLAY | $100 / $100 / — | 0192821723 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2014-12-24 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | FINDLAY | $130 / $130 / — | 0185796472 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2014-01-07 | Sanitation Dept | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | FINDLEY | $25 / $25 / — | 042948248L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2004-08-31 | $800 / $800 / — | 034447515L | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2004-08-31 | $500 / $500 / — | 034447516N |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD complaints 1
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-21 | CLOSE | BASEME | 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 |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-10-20 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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