A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 90% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 30. In ZIP 10013, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
$1,280 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (2) · Street Condition (1) · Sidewalk Condition (1) · Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1865)
No
Six or more residential units (3)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
181 DUANE LLC
Head officer
ROBERT PINCOW
Managing agent
ROBERT PINCOW
Last registered
2025-11-12
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$5,290,000
$2,380,500
2026
$4,232,000
$1,904,400
2027
$3,386,000
$1,523,700
The city's market estimate has fallen
36% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
5 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2005-02-25
Deed $1,300,000 — from 181 DUANE STREET CORP. to PINCOW, ROBERT; PINCOW, JAMES
$1,300,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
2019
2020
14
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
2
1
3
2018
4
5
1
10
2019
1
3
0
4
2020
3
5
0
8
2021
1
12
1
14
2022
0
5
0
5
2023
1
5
1
7
2024
0
3
0
3
2025
4
4
1
9
2026
0
1
2
3
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Restaurant inspection: WOK IN DUANE · mice evidence
2026-04-05
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-02-13
Restaurant inspection: WOK IN DUANE — grade C · mice evidence
2025-11-18
ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OBSERVED AT EXP1 INSTALLED/ERECTED NON ILLUMINATED PROTRUDING BUSINESS SIGN READS "WOKINDUANE" W/DECAL & ADVERTISING/BUSINESS SIGN
2025-10-28
Restaurant inspection: WOK IN DUANE · mice evidence
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-17Restaurant inspection: WOK IN DUANE · mice evidence
2026-04-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-02-13Restaurant inspection: WOK IN DUANE — grade C · mice evidence
2025
2025-11-18ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OBSERVED AT EXP1 INSTALLED/ERECTED NON ILLUMINATED PROTRUDING BUSINESS SIGN READS "WOKINDUANE" W/DECAL & ADVERTISING/BUSINESS SIGN$1,280
2025-10-28Restaurant inspection: WOK IN DUANE · mice evidence
2025-06-04HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-06-01311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2025-06-01DOB complaint, category ?
2024
2024-12-11311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2024-12-10311: Street Condition — Dumpster - Construction Waste
2024-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023
2023-07-24Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-07-01311: Illegal Parking — Paper License Plates
2023-04-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-03-15HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-10-23311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2022-02-15HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022-01-12311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2022-01-12311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-01-09311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2021
2021-12-09311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2021-12-02311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2021-11-25311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2021-11-12311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2021-11-12DOB complaint, category ?
2021-11-08311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2021-06-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-01HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-03-26311: Other Enforcement — E10 Street Obstruction
2021-03-26311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2018-10-05HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018-07-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-04-12311: Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
2018-04-12DOB complaint, category ?
2018-04-12ECB CLASS - 1 violation: CU-72M07,67X10,59BB07,99BB07,68B07,68M07,57B11,60X10,56Y13,CU-100M07,16P07,52M07,53M07,80,07,52B14; CU-01B07. 72M07-MISSING PIT S$1,250
2018-03-06DOB violation E:
2018-01-26DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2017
2017-11-06HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-10-24HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2016-03-22311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2016-02-18DOB violation E:
2016-01-19Deed — from PINCOW, ROBERT; THE PAMELA L. PINCOW TRUST; THE ERIC H. PINCOW TRUST; PINCOW, JAMES; YANIN to 181 DUANE LLC
2013-11-21Job filed: OT WORK TYPE IS FILED TO CONSTRUCT A TEMPORARY MOCK-UPS AT ROOFTOP LEVEL AS PER LANDMARK REQUIREMENTS.NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS $3,500
2013-05-01Certificate of occupancy Final
2013-04-01311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2013-02-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-01-29Deed — from PINCOW, ROBERT; PINCOW, JAMES to THE ERIC H. PINCOW TRUST DATED DECEMBER ; PINCOW, JAMES; PINCOW, ROBERT; THE PAMELA L. PIN
2012
2012-10-18Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-06-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-01-12DOB violation E:
2011
2011-05-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-04-06Permit AL — ISSUED
2011-02-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-11-17DOB violation E:
2010-11-12Permit AL — ISSUED
2010-01-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-12-22DOB violation C:
2009-12-22DOB complaint, category ?
2009-07-14Permit AL — ISSUED
2009-06-18DOB complaint, category ?
2009-06-18ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ALTERED BLDG OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NOTE: WORK COMPLETED UNDER ALT #104343881 2ND THRU 5TH FL APTS OCCU
2009-01-08DOB complaint, category ?
2009-01-08ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER 28-118.3.1, 28-118.3.2 REM: OBTAIN VALID C OF O
2008
2008-08-18ECB CLASS - 2 violation: 56Y10.56Y13.100M05.16D10.100M07.100M07. 56Y REPAIR & SEAL CLOW 100P PERFORM & FILE$250
2008-08-08ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ALTERED CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER 28-118.31-28.118.3.2 NOTED: NO VALID CERTIFICATE OF
2008-08-07DOB complaint, category ?
2008-07-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-06-11Job filed: UPGRADE EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, INSTALLING NEW NOZZLES,MODIFYING PIPING. FIRE SUPPRESSION GAS SHUT OFF VALVE PREVIOUSLY FILED UNDER DOB # 10$2,500
2008-04-17DOB violation E:
2008-03-10Permit PL — ISSUED
2008-01-16Permit PL — ISSUED
2007
2007-08-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-07-09Permit AL — ISSUED
2007-06-12DOB violation E:
2007-01-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-01-03Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING GAS FURNACE AT CELLAR OF EXISTING EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. FILING IS I$5,000
2006
2006-12-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-08-29DOB violation E:
2006-08-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-08-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-07-28Job filed: INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSIONAND EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH N O CHAN GE TO BUILDING USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.FIRE SUPPRESSION GAS VALVE FILED UNDE$21,000
2006-06-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-06-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-05-12Job filed: Installation of sprinkler system in conjunction with Alt. I application #104343881. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.$15,000
2006-05-05Job filed: PROPOSE RENOVATION OF EXISTING EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT AT CELLAR AND 1st FLOOR, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND PARTITION WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CH$85,000
2006-03-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-02-03Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-01-31Job filed: LEGALIZATION OF EXISTING FIVE (5) STORYBUILDING WITH THREE (3) EXISTING DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT THE 2ND THRU 5TH FLOORS AS PER NYC LOFT BOARD IMD RE$10,000
2006-01-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-01-04Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-01-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2005
2005-12-07Job filed: RUN NEW 3' GAS PIPING TO CONNECT TO CITY MAIN. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$35,000
2005-12-07Job filed: RUN NEW 3" GAS PIPING TO CONNECT TO CITY MAIN. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$35,000
2005-08-24Job filed: Storefront and Ramp Repair/Modification and installation of Storefront Overhang, Dock and paint-on signage and bracket signage.$10,000
2005-02-25Deed $1,300,000 — from 181 DUANE STREET CORP. to PINCOW, ROBERT; PINCOW, JAMES$1,300,000
2005-02-08DOB violation E:
2004
2004-08-26DOB complaint, category ?
1999
1999-12-02DOB violation E: 1F738
1994
1994-02-18DOB complaint, category ?
1994-01-20DOB complaint, category ?
1994-01-04DOB complaint, category ?
1993
1993-12-17DOB complaint, category ?
1993-12-13ECB Non-Hazardous violation: ALTERED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. (ALT. #95383)REMEDY: OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OR DISCONTIN$350
1993-11-29DOB complaint, category ?
1991
1991-09-13ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 47H$150
1991-07-16SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRSRVTN CMMSSN
1989
1989-05-03DOB violation E: (51)REMOVE KEY BY PASS SWITCH COMPLETLY (52)PROVIDE CAPACITY PLATE (53)PROVIDE LOCK FOR MOTOR ROOM
1988
1988-11-22DOB violation E: (51) PROPERLY TAG GOVERNMENT TO SHOW 5 YEARS SAFETY TEST (52) REMOVE BY PASS KEY SWITCH COMPLETELY
1988-07-07DOB violation E: (03)GRILL ON HOISTWAY DOORS.(33)SECURE HOISTWAY DOOR STREET OPENING.(51)PERFORM 5 YEAR TEST & TAG GOVERNOR
1970
1970-04-02Deed — from SUKUP, FLORENCE; SUKUP, DORIS F to 181 DUANE STREET CORP
1966
1966-08-02Deed — from FAEHNDRICH, RUDOLF W to SUKUP, DORIS F; SUKUP, FLORENCE L
1966-08-02Mortgage — from SUKUP, DORIS F; SUKUP, FLORENCE L to FAEHNDRICH, RUDOLF W