540 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx, NY 10473 Property Records

New York City property record for 540 Commonwealth Ave, Bronx, NY 10473

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3,080 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$664,900 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,940 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Foreclosure
APN	`03520-0025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03520-0025`
Alternative APNs	`1404035200025` `2-03520-0025`

Interior

Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2-03520-0025
Street Address	540 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	BRONX
State	NY
Zip	10473-3502
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R5
Legal Block	3520
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	BRONX NY
Township / Civil Division	BRONX
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	2002

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address	540 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRONX, NY 10473-3502
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 23, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARKSIDE LNDG
Mar 12, 2019	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure WEBTITLE AGENCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 12, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020208346
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BRONX NY
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2020
Property Address	540 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRONX, NY 10473-3502
Document Number	0000208346
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2020
Instrument	208346
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2020
Title Company	BLACKACRE TITLE AGENCY CORPORATION, BLACKACRE TITLE AGENCY CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,660.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	235 E 211TH ST BRONX NY 10467, BRONX, NY 10467

Mortgage

Document Number	208347
Date	Jul 23, 2020
Instrument	208347

Lender

Name	PARKSIDE LNDG
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 22, 2050

March 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	BRONX NY
Recording Date	Mar 12, 2019
Property Address	540 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRONX, NY 10473-3502
Document Number	0000081087
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2019
Instrument	81087
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Mar 21, 2019
Title Company	WEBTITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Corporate Trust
Address	13801 WIRELESS WAY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731342500, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134-2500
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$39,830 (+13.21%) Land $5,662 Building $34,168	$999,000 (+13.91%) Land $142,000 Building $857,000
2025	$7,940.00 (+12.37%)
2023	$7,066.00 (+4.84%)	$35,183 (-35.35%) Land $5,697 Building $29,486	$877,000 (-3.31%) Land $142,000 Building $735,000
2022	$6,740.00	$54,420 Land $8,520 Building $45,900	$907,000 Land $142,000 Building $765,000

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

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

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 1,177 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.

Nearby Properties on Commonwealth Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures