# 728 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

BBL 2035960040 · Block 3596 · Lot 40 · BIN 2022099  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/728-commonwealth-avenue-2035960040  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

728 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2035960040) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1965, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as SHEWBARRAN, SHAM SUNDAR; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated October 17, 2002 at $268,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $859,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and six active ECB violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and two 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, “728 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2035960040)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/728-commonwealth-avenue-2035960040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Soundview-Clason Point: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/neighborhoods/soundview-clason-point

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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 6 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SHEWBARRAN, SHAM SUNDAR
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1965
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,900 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- 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 $859,000, assessed value $51,540, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-10-07 from SUNDAR, SHAM; HANOOMAN, SUMINTRA to SHEWBARRAN, SHAM SUNDAR; HANOOMAN, SARAJNIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-11-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-11-05 from HANOOMAN, SUMINTRA; DHARAMRAJ, GIRJANAND to SHEWBARRAN, SHAM SUNDAR; HANOOMAN, SUMINTRA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-10-17 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2002-10-17 from PARARA, DOROTHY to DHARAMRAJ, GIRJANAND R; HANOMAN, SUMINTRA, stated price $268,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-08-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-08-28 from VASQUEZ VIDALINA to SAMUEL PARARA; DOROTHY PARARA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-03-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-03-30 from VASQUEZ CANDIDO; VASQUEZ VIDALINA to VIDALINA VASQUEZ, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 210018620 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION BEING FILED TO UPDATE SCHEDULE B INFORMATION AS PER INSPECTOR COMMENTS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-08-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210018620: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-08-09, expires 2014-08-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-04-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210018620: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-04-10, expires 2014-04-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-02-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 210018620: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2010-02-23, expires 2011-02-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-12-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 210018620: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-12-24, expires 2009-12-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-11-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 210018620: Alteration. Issued 2008-11-26, expires 2009-11-22. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED:@ THE FIRST FL GARAGE REMOVED THE GARAGE DOOR & INSTALLED BLOCKS & WINDOWS.REMEDY:OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE BACK TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-04-19 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT THE CONDITION CITED IN NOV #34559477X. REMOVE GARAGE DOOR AND INSTALLED CONCRETEBLOCKWALL W/WINDOWS W/O PERMIT. NO RECORD OF CORRECTION FOUND IN THE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2007-11-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT THE CONDITION IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #34559477X (FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT REMOVED GARAGE DOOR AND INSTALED CONCRETE BLOCK WALL WITH 2 WINDOWS) NO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2007-07-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ ON ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT THE VIOLATING CONDITION OF ECB #34559477X IN THAT THE GARAGE DOOR HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACES W/ CONCRETE BLOCK WALL AND WINDOWS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1988-09-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OPERATING A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS "BEAUTY SALON" IN AN R5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CONTRARY TO THE ZONING RESOLUTION NOTE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A STORE FRONT. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2007-02-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: WORK W/O A PERMIT HAVING REMOVED GARAGE DOORS & REPLACED W/CONCRETE BLOCKS &(2)WINDOWS.REMEDY:OBTAIN A STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS REPORT FOR STRUCTURAL STABILITY SUBMIT IT TO THIS OFFICE OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMIT. 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-28 | 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 |
| 2021-03-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): 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 |

## 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 SHEWBARRAN, SHAM SUNDAR. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2003-10-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2003-10-07). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2003-10-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2003-10-07). | 636b-3b5g |

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