737 Commonwealth Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

737 Commonwealth Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building built in 1920, currently owned by Avram Borukhov, and has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent years. The property has documented multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints in 2024, affecting both the entire building and individual apartments, with the most recent incidents occurring in January 2024. There have also been recurring electrical problems, including issues with wiring and outlet/switch functionality, as well as plumbing concerns such as water leaks (both slow and heavy flow) and ceiling plaster problems, with most of these complaints emerging in early 2024.

The building has been subject to several official violations, with open citations from late 2022 related to bedbug reporting requirements and multiple infractions specific to apartment 1A, including lead paint concerns, peeling paint, and electrical outlet issues. The property has a concerning pattern of maintenance deficiencies, particularly regarding essential services like heat and water, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2022 and 2024. Notable open violations as of April 2024 include failure to submit required annual bedbug reports, electrical outlet deficiencies, and various painting maintenance requirements.

Prior inspections from 2022 revealed multiple building code violations, including several related to safety notices that should have been posted near mailboxes. While there was a successful rodent inspection in 2010, the building's recent history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that may impact resident comfort and safety. The most recent inspections in 2024 have shown continued active maintenance issues, with only minor improvements noted through various complaint resolutions, though many violations from previous years remain unresolved as of mid-2025.