459 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

459 Commonwealth Avenue is a three-story, six-unit residential building located in Clason Point, owned by Y Horowitz and constructed in 1970. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and sanitation issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns involving garbage/recycling storage problems reported in October and December 2024.

The building has faced multiple violations related to unsanitary conditions, including a rodent infestation case in October 2024. Significant maintenance issues were documented in December 2022, including problems with water leaks (both slow and heavy), and paint/plaster damage to ceilings and walls, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions at the time. The building has undergone several safety inspections by the Department of Buildings between 2019-2021, with compliance inspections performed, though one rodent inspection in 2024 resulted in a failure for "Other Reasons." The property has shown some attempts at maintaining infrastructure, with multiple permits issued between 2019-2020 for plumbing (PL), electrical (EW), and alteration (AL) work, though specific details on the nature of these works are not provided in the records.

Recent safety concerns have focused on building access, with violations noted in December 2024 regarding defective self-closing doors and broken locks at the building entrance, along with a requirement to provide approved wire mesh under skylight. The building's bedbug reporting records from 2022-2024 show no infestations during the specified reporting periods, indicating this particular pest issue has been managed effectively. While some violations have been addressed through permits and repairs, the recurring nature of sanitation and maintenance complaints suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.