458 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

458 Commonwealth Avenue in Clason Point is a three-story, three-unit building owned by Newville Roberts and constructed in 1975. The property has experienced recurrent issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in 2024 and 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants through 311. These recent heat/hot water problems are accompanied by an ongoing plumbing/water supply issue reported in January 2025 that remains unresolved as of now.

The building has a history of access-related complications during inspections, with HPD frequently unable to gain entry to verify reported problems, as seen in complaints from 2024 and multiple instances in 2021. The Department of Buildings has recorded three illegal conversion complaints in 2024, though inspections were unsuccessful due to access issues. These complaints were filed between February and June 2024.

Earlier issues from 2018 identified various maintenance concerns in Apartment 3, including electrical service problems, water leaks, and plaster/paint deficiencies, along with security issues related to door locks in both this apartment and Apartment 3FL. While some violations from 2018 were eventually closed, several remain open in relation to Apartments 3 and 3FL, spanning both electrical and general maintenance categories. A general permit for electrical work was issued in August 2021, suggesting some maintenance activity was undertaken during that period. The repeated nature of heating system complaints and access issues for inspections across multiple years indicates persistent maintenance challenges at the property.