739 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
BBL 2035950046 (Borough 2, Block 3595, Lot 46) · BIN 2022060 · Last updated: · Soundview-Clason Point · ZIP 10473
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
739 Commonwealth Avenue (Bronx, NY 10473; tax lot BBL 2035950046) 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 R6. City tax records list the owner as CHALAS, ALFREDO; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 1, 2005 lists a price of $350,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $884,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, two open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- CHALAS, ALFREDO
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $884,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $350,000 · 2005-11-01
- BBL
- 2035950046
- BIN
- 2022060
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 3Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “739 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473 (BBL 2035950046)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/739-commonwealth-avenue-2035950046. 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)
- CHALAS, ALFREDOThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,550 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.42 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 2035950046 (Borough 2, Block 3595, Lot 46) · BIN 2022060BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $884,000The 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
- $53,040The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $37,222Assessed 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 | $884,000 | $53,040 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $878,000 | $52,680 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $969,000 | $58,140 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-01 | DEED | $350,000 | Goodrich, Thelma | Chalas, Alfredo | 2005110401032002 |
| 2005-11-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Jedma, Inc. | Goodrich, Thelma | 2005110401032001 |
| 1983-06-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Goodrich, Daniel/Ind | Jedma, Inc. | FT_2830000578983 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 2 open of 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-03-09 | 220160670 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-12-19 | $26,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2006-09-15 | 201068646 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-08-01 | $50,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2010-10-18 | 220024818 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2009-08-25 | $60,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2009-03-31 | 210121875 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-02-26 | $10,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-15 | 2019-06-15 | 220160670 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-03-09 | 2018-03-09 | 220160670 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-06-13 | 2017-06-13 | 220160670 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-09-05 | 2014-09-05 | 220160670 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-09-15 | 2007-09-15 | 201068646 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-08-18 | 2007-02-25 | 201068646 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 3 active of 5
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2010-01-11 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | V011110IMEGNCY1400 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1997-02-11 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V021197C9AA1 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1996-10-01 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V100196C9AA1 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V%*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2004-04-21 | UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE | V%*042104UB2010/04 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1991-09-30 | P-PLUMBING NONE | V*093091PP101 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 5
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 1996-05-21 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DEFECT (1) DEFECTIVE AND NOTED STEEL LINTELS AT FRONT AND SIDE OF BUILDING IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (2) BROKEN DEFICTIVE, CRACKED CONCRETE STEPS AT FRONT ENTRANCE. REMEDY: MAKE ALL NECESSARY REP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34140058Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2006-06-20 | Non-Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: 1)CONSTRUCTED NEW PARTITION WALLS @ BATHROOM ON THE 1ST & 2ND FLR 2)CONSTRUCTED NEW ROUGH PLUMBING WORK THRUOUT 3)CONSTRUCTED A 2 PIECE BATHROOM @ THE FIRST FLR UNDERNEATH | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34530083Y |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1995-08-16 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING & OR APPORTENANCES IN THAT THE ROOF GUTTER HAS BECOME UNATTACHED AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING REMEDY MAINTAIN DLUMBING/OR APPURTENACES. | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34121320L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1993-01-15 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. DEFECT NOTED*. WINDOW LINTELS THROUGHOUT BUILDINGSPALLING. MASONRY BRICKWORK THROUGHOUT MORTAR MISSING. REMEDY:MAKE ALLREPAIRS IN A SAFE AND LAWFUL MANNER. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34083972M |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1993-04-20 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. DEFECT NOTED. (1) COPING STONES AT ROOF LEVEL BROKEN MISSING & DEFECTIVE. (2) MOTAR MISSING FIRST STORY FRONT. 2ND STORY & 1 ST STORY NORTH EAST LEVELS. (3) LINTELS S | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34087024K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 67
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULT | 2003-06-05 | $300 / — / $300 | 0136376186 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-01 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | CHALAS ALFREDO | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049051579Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-05-16 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | CHALAS | $0 / $0 / $0 | 045220679K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-01-21 | Sanitation Dept | LOOSE RUBBISH | CHALAS | $100 / $100 / — | 043166221L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-12-06 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | MAINTAINING RECEPTACLES | CHALAS | $100 / $100 / — | 043027966X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-07-14 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | CHALAS | $25 / $25 / — | 042984759L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2008-05-27 | Sanitation Others | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES | CHALAS | $25 / $25 / — | 0160759161 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2007-11-08 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | CHALAS | $25 / $25 / — | 043020883Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2007-08-02 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER | CHALAS | — / — / — | 0159050358 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2006-06-20 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. | CHALAS | $500 / $500 / — | 034530083Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2004-05-04 | — / — / — | 0137714987 | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2003-05-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | JEDMA INC | $300 / $436 / — | 0136042868 |
Showing 12 of 67 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD housing-code violations 2 open of 2
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-18 | B | 2009-08-18 | SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT MORTAR CEILING UNDER PASSAGEWAY REAR YARD. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-18 | B | 2009-08-18 | SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED CONCRETE WINDOW SILL ALL FOUR 2ND STY REAR YARD. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD complaints 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Soundview-Clason Point: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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- 741 Commonwealth Avenue (26 ft) (five open items)
- 735 Commonwealth Avenue (50 ft) (15 open items)
- 743 Commonwealth Avenue (50 ft) (20 open items)
- 733 Commonwealth Avenue (74 ft) (one open item)
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Same tax block (3595), closest first
- 754 Rosedale Avenue (204 ft)
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