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1938 Watson Ave, Bronx, NY 10472 Property Records

New York City property record for 1938 Watson Ave, Bronx, NY 10472

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,332 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.048 acres (2,080 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$7,228 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Mortgage
Nov 2022 Sale
APN03789-0112

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03789-0112
Alternative APNs
  • 1411037890112
  • 2-03789-0112

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,332 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area817 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area2,080 sqft (0.048 acres)
Lot Dimensions103 ft deep x 19.7 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number2-03789-0112
Street Address1938 WATSON AVE
CityBRONX
StateNY
Zip10472-5418
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal Block3789
Legal Lot Number112
JurisdictionBRONX NY
Township / Civil DivisionBRONX
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract4001

Owner

1938 Watson Ave, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1938 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5418
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 8, 2023Deed, Transfer
MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SY
Nov 10, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2022
Deed SaleNov 10, 2022
Deed Document Number2022419824
Last Transfer DateApr 27, 2023
Transfer Doc0000113118
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBRONX NY
Recording DateMay 8, 2023
Property Address1938 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5418
Document Number0000113118
Instrument DateApr 27, 2023
Instrument2023000113118
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2023

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1938 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5418

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1938 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5418

Mortgage

Document Number0000113119
DateMay 8, 2023
Instrument2023000113119
Lender
NameMORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SY
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Mortgage

Document Number0000113120
DateMay 8, 2023
Instrument2023000113120
Lender
NameSECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBRONX NY
Recording DateNov 10, 2022
Property Address1938 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5418
Document Number0000419824
Instrument DateNov 3, 2022
Instrument2022000419824
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1938 WATSON AVE, 1938, BRONX, NY 10472-5418

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1938 WATSON AVE, BRONX, NY 10472-5418

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1938 Watson Ave was $7,228.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyBronx County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$37,411 Land $6,375 Building $31,036$939,000 Land $160,000 Building $779,000
2025$7,228.00
2023$6,626.00$34,391 Land $7,685 Building $26,706$716,000 Land $160,000 Building $556,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1938 Watson Ave; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1938 Watson 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 RiskNot 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 SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.

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