Bronx · Block 3785 · Lot 11 · 10472

1256 Commonwealth Avenue

3 floors · 2 apartments · 4,368 sq ft · built 1965 · class S2 · owner of record: Procel, Bernarda

27open violations
$3,125ECB/OATH penalties owed
4HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2019-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 9 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 68 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)

Open violations

ECB / OATH (5) · $3,125 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 14, 2024Construction CLASS - 2
: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER; NOTED AT REAR OF BUILDINGS RAIN LEADERS FROM THE ROOFS OF 1260 AND 1256 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, AND 1765 WESTCHESTER AVENUE ARE NOT CONNECTED TO STAND PIPE,
#39121818K
Oct 18, 2024
DEFAULT
$3,125
May 5, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY OR DOB RECORDS.CELLAR CONVERTED FROM ORDINARY USE INTO BROOMS A TOTAL OF 5 ROOMS BEING RENTED OUT W/ FULL BATHROOM & KITCHEN,ELECTRIC RANGE PRESENT.AL
#34745491L
Oct 14, 2011
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jul 18, 2002Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAITNAIN DEFECT IS SHEET ROCK MISSING AT GRADE LEVEL IN STAIRCASE AT CEILING AREA APPOXITMATLY 2 FEET X 3 FEET SECTION REMEDY; MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS.
#34327436R
Sep 6, 2002
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jul 18, 2002Construction Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRRY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O #45540-70(F)FROM LEGALUSE CELLAR STIRAGE AND BOUILER 1ST FLOOR RECREATION ROOM 2 CAR GARAGE ANSS 2 APARTMENTS TO ILLEGAL USE APARTMENT
#34327441L
Sep 6, 2002
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jul 18, 2002Construction Hazardous
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED AT CELLAR INSTALLED A 3 PIECE BATHROOM AND KITCHEN WITH GAD STOVECONSTRUCTRED PARTITION TO CREATE APARTMEMTS REMEDY OBTAIN PERMITSIF FEASIBLE OR
#34327442N
Sep 6, 2002
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (0)

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DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (22) · C 4 · B 10 · A 1
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Nov 24, 2025I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 28, 2023I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 7, 2019I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 21, 2021I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Mar 16, 2022I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 17, 2022I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Dec 3, 2024I§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 PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 16, 2019BApt 2 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTMay 21, 2019
Apr 16, 2019AApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION RADIATOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJul 20, 2019
Sep 20, 2017BApt 2NDFL · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2NDFL, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 25, 2017
Sep 20, 2017BApt 2NDFL · § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE AT WASH BASIN IN THE 3rd BATHROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2NDFL, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 25, 2017
Sep 13, 2017BApt 1 · § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 18, 2017
Sep 13, 2017BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 18, 2017
Sep 13, 2017BApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 18, 2017
May 10, 2011B§ 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE , KITCHEN AT CELLARJun 14, 2011
May 10, 2011C§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SHEETROCK AND STUDS ERECTED CREATING 5 ILLEGAL B-ROOMS AT CELLARMay 16, 2011
May 10, 2011C§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF SHEETROCK AND STUDS ERECTED CREATING A CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT AT , 1st STORYMay 16, 2011
May 10, 2011B§ 27-2077 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE THE ROOMING UNIT 5 ILLEGAL B-ROOMS AT CELLARJun 14, 2011
May 10, 2011B§ 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS , AT CELLARJun 14, 2011
May 10, 2011B§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCYJun 14, 2011
Jan 5, 2011CApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PADLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT INSTALLED O DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORYJan 11, 2011
Jan 4, 2011CApt 3 · § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORYJan 10, 2011

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City records as of Oct 24, 2026, 10:09 PM ET. BBL 2037850011.

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