1240 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx, NY 10472 Property Records

New York City property record for 1240 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx, NY 10472

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	1,346 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.024 acres (1,063 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$630,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,132 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`03762-0028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03762-0028`
Alternative APNs	`1410037620028` `2-03762-0028`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,346 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	735 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	1,063 sqft (0.024 acres)
Lot Dimensions	50 ft deep x 21.3 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2-03762-0028
Street Address	1240 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	BRONX
State	NY
Zip	10472-4605
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Block	3762
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	BRONX NY
Township / Civil Division	BRONX
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	7000

Owner

1240 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

Source: New York City records, as of April 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	230 PACIFIC ST, 9, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-5732
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 27, 2021	Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Sep 27, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FLATIRON REALTY CAP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 27, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021197181
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 3, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000308311
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BRONX NY
Recording Date	May 27, 2021
Property Address	1240 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-4605
Document Number	0000197181
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2021
Instrument	2021000197181
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1153 VIRGINIA AVE, 1153, BRONX, NY 10472-5137

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	230 PACIFIC ST APT 9, 9, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-5732

Mortgage

Document Number	0000197182
Date	May 27, 2021
Instrument	2021000197182

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BRONX NY
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2019
Property Address	1240 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-4605
Document Number	0000314470
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2019
Instrument	314470
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2020
Title Company	JUDICIAL TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, JUDICIAL TITLE INS AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,642.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	2202 MANNING ST BRONX NY 104625002, BRONX, NY 10462-5002

Mortgage

Document Number	314471
Date	Sep 27, 2019
Instrument	314471

Lender

Name	FLATIRON REALTY CAP LLC
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10010

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 Commonwealth Ave was $5,132.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Bronx County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$27,084 Land $3,947 Building $23,137	$693,000 Land $101,000 Building $592,000
2025	$5,132.00
2023	$4,772.00	$23,760 Land $4,145 Building $19,615	$579,000 Land $101,000 Building $478,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1240 Commonwealth Ave.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1240 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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