636 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

636 Commonwealth Avenue is a two-story, two-unit residential building constructed in 1920 in Clason Point, currently owned by the Marie Drew Irr Liv Trust. The building has experienced ongoing heating system issues, with multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water deficiencies in early 2024, including violations issued specifically for inadequate heating in Apartment 1. Previous heating-related complaints date back to 2021-2022, during which there were several instances where inspectors could not gain access to the apartments for evaluation.

The property has several open violations, most notably including a 2024 Class C violation for inadequate heating in Apartment 1 and a 2024 Class C violation for water leakage affecting the electrical meters and panels in the basement. Other notable issues include a 2022 violation regarding exterior waterproofing on the south side of the building, and concerns about security with an illegal double-cylinder lock at the building entrance, though this violation was subsequently closed. The building's history shows regular rodent control efforts between late 2017 and 2019, with initial rat activity noted in late 2017 followed by multiple bait application inspections.

The property also has an open 2024 violation related to the requirement for annual bedbug reporting. The Department of Buildings records from 2018 indicate a past occupancy issue, with the second floor having been illegally subdivided, though this violation was resolved with no penalties. The most recent building permit on file was issued on November 10, 2020 for unspecified work.