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54 Franklin Street · Manhattan · BBL 1001720030 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP1
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class3
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 75% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 4.4. In ZIP 10013, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-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

2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 2).

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

$620 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

87 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Encampment (59) · Homeless Person Assistance (11) · Noise (10) · Urinating in Public (1) · HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Dead/Dying Tree (1).

Filed construction activity

$2,264,425 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (13 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1892)
YesSix or more residential units (9)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP
Head officerMICHAEL VINOCUR
Managing agentBUILDING EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC
Last registered2026-07-28

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$6,569,000 $2,956,050
2026$6,984,000 $3,142,800
2027$7,072,000 $3,182,400

The city's market estimate has risen 8% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNO2FUEL

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 3 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

3 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2013 (0 in the last three years).

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayCanal St — 6 J N Q R W Z · 700 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall — 4 5 6 J Z · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Broadway / Franklin St — M55 · 250 ft
Citi BikeLispenard St & Broadway · 800 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 124 Yung Wing
Middle: M.S. 131. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

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.

Report a problem to 311

54 Franklin Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

87 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 1 of them about heat or hot water.

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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by BUILDING EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC — 103 buildings, 1,953 units. Grades across the portfolio: A71 · B18 · C7 · D5 · F1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
135 West 52 Street MN109 A
419 Bleecker Street MN87 A
270 St Nicholas Avenue MN77 B
160 Imlay Street BK70 A
421 West 162 Street MN65 C
860 Riverside Drive MN61 D
67 West 107 Street MN56 A
42-14 Crescent Street QN48 A
374 Wadsworth Avenue MN43 A
215 East 81 Street MN40 A
951 Carroll Street BK38 A
212 East 57 Street MN38 A
259 21 Street BK37 A
191 Grand Street MN35 A
334 East 13 Street MN34 A
900 Lenox Road BK31 A
28 Vestry Street MN31 A
10 Lenox Avenue MN29 A
1260 Amsterdam Avenue MN29 A
268 West 84 Street MN28 A
76 Pinehurst Avenue MN27 A
326 East 65 Street MN27 A
31 East 127 Street MN25 A
649 Warren Street BK24 A
377 Warren Street BK24 A
174 Delancey Street MN22 B
42 East 20 Street MN22 A
178 East 117 Street MN22 B
611 West 180 Street MN21 B
409 East 74 Street MN20 A
26 Henry Street MN20 B
17 West 76 Street MN20 B
474 West 146 Street MN20 A
160 East 117 Street MN19 A
35 East 12 Street MN18 A
20 Bethune Street MN18 A
845 2 Avenue MN18 A
24 Varick Street MN18 A
422 East 75 Street MN18 A
23 Canal Street MN17 B
1324 2 Avenue MN17 A
66 East 80 Street MN17 A
52 Carmine Street MN16 A
329 East 75 Street MN16 A
407 East 90 Street MN16 A
514 East 82 Street MN15 A
191 Hester Street MN15 A
105 Wooster Street MN15 B
259 East Broadway MN15 A
516 East 82 Street MN15 A
409 East 90 Street MN15 A
297 Driggs Avenue BK14 A
104 Hudson Street MN14 A
177 Wadsworth Avenue MN14 B
1695 Lexington Avenue MN13 B
1082 Madison Avenue MN13 A
19 Greenwich Avenue MN12 A
9 West 107 Street MN12 C
320 West 105 Street MN11 B
268 West 77 Street MN10 A

showing 60 of 103 buildings

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $29,931 on 1989-12-14 (lender: Zkvh Associates). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1989-12-14Mortgage $29,931 — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP to ZKVH ASSOCIATES $29,931
1989-10-18Mortgage $45,000 — from 1988 MAD AVE FOODS INC to JAY HOLDINGS INC $45,000
1987-12-31Mortgage $47,000 — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP to A K V H ASSOC $47,000
1987-04-27Mortgage $65,000 — from 1987 A.T.N. FOOD CORP to J.L.B. EQUITIES $65,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
2017532111
2018019414
20196615128
2020452112
20219911130
2022623112
20231394127
2024162110
202500729
20263181085
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The last 12 months — 87 records

DateRecord
2026-10-13311: Encampment — N/A
2026-10-10311: Encampment — N/A
2026-10-03311: Encampment — N/A
2026-10-01Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-09-22311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-18311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-17311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-12311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-09-11311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2026-09-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2026-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-10311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2026-09-06311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-05311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-05311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2026-09-04311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-04311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-04311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-04311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-03311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-03311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2026-09-02311: Encampment — N/A
2026-08-24311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2026-08-24311: Noise — Construction
2026-08-02311: Panhandling — N/A
2026-06-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-06-13311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
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2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-05-22311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-19311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-19311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-15311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-15311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-02311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-05-02311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-04-30311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-30311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-25311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-25311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2026-04-24311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-24311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-22311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-22311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic

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2026
2026-10-13311: Encampment — N/A
2026-10-10311: Encampment — N/A
2026-10-03311: Encampment — N/A
2026-10-01Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-09-22311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-18311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-17311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-12311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-09-11311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Trespassing
2026-09-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2026-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-10311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2026-09-06311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-05311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-05311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2026-09-04311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-04311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-04311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-04311: Encampment — N/A
2026-09-03311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-09-03311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2026-09-02311: Encampment — N/A
2026-08-24311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2026-08-24311: Noise — Construction
2026-08-02311: Panhandling — N/A
2026-06-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-06-13311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-06-01311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
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2026-05-29311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-26Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-05-22311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-21311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-19311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-19311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-15311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-15311: Encampment — N/A
2026-05-02311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-05-02311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-04-30311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-30311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-28311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-27311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-25311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-25311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2026-04-24311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-24311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-22311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-22311: Encampment — N/A
2026-04-11311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-03-24311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2026-03-06Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-01-16311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2026-01-14311: Encampment — N/A
2026-01-14311: Encampment — N/A
2025
2025-12-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-03Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2025-10-19311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-10-19311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-10-05311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-10-04311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted More Than 2 Years Ago
2025-08-25Boiler inspection
2025-01-09311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-09Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024
2024-12-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-12-19Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2024-09-10Boiler inspection
2024-08-21ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO CONDUCT OF FILE A FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK WITH THE DEPT: NOTED: RESPONDENT/PROPERTY OWNER FILED AND OBTAIN D$620
2024-08-14DOB complaint, category ?
2024-08-14DOB complaint, category ?
2024-08-14DOB complaint, category ?
2024-07-09311: Urinating in Public — N/A
2024-05-22FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-05-10DOB complaint, category ?
2023
2023-12-26Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-11-28Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2023-10-23Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2023-10-08311: Food Establishment — Food Preparation Location
2023-09-28DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-28DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-28DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-19DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-18Boiler inspection
2023-09-18311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2023-09-05Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2023-09-05Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2023-09-05Permit Sprinklers — Permit Issued
2023-08-29Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2023-08-17Job filed: HEREWITH FILING FOR MH WORK IN THE CELLAR & FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION # M00914066$150,000
2023-08-17Job filed: HEREWITH FILING FOR SP WORK IN THE CELLAR & FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION # M00914066$50,000
2023-08-17Job filed: HEREWITH FILING FOR PL WORK IN THE CELLAR & FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION # M00914066$30,000
2023-08-17Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE CELLAR & FIRST FLOOR LEVELS AS PER PLANS$750,000
2023-08-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2023-08-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2023-08-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2023-07-20311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2023-06-27Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2023-06-23Job filed: REMOVAL OF INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS IN COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE CELLAR & FIRST FLOOR$20,600
2023-04-06Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2023-03-28FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT_3)
2023-03-28FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2022
2022-12-30Certificate of occupancy Initial
2022-12-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-10-11Boiler inspection
2022-07-20Job filed: Plumbing and sprinkler modification work for alteration of 6th floor apartments in conjunction with alteration application #140923151.$84,000
2022-06-09Permit Sprinklers — Signed-off
2022-06-09Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-06-02311: General Construction/Plumbing — Illegal Conversion Of Commercial Bldg/Space To Other Uses
2022-06-02DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-19Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-05-19Permit Sprinklers — Signed-off
2022-04-04FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-02-10311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2021
2021-12-31311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-12-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-12-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-11-12311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2021-11-06311: General Construction/Plumbing — Illegal Conversion Of Commercial Bldg/Space To Other Uses
2021-11-06DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-22ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2: NOTED: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED $1,250
2021-09-09311: Homeless Person Assistance
2021-08-27311: General Construction/Plumbing — Illegal Conversion Of Commercial Bldg/Space To Other Uses
2021-08-27DOB complaint, category ?
2021-07-30Permit AL — ISSUED
2021-07-22DOB complaint, category ?
2021-07-22ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT NOTED AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OBSERVAION WAS MADE AT 6TH FLOOR APARTMENT AT ABOVE PREMISES N$1,600
2021-07-22DOB complaint, category ?
2021-06-11Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-05-14Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-04-16Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2021-04-16Permit Sprinklers — Signed-off
2021-03-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE OR POST SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,I SPOKE W/TENANT FROM APT#'S: 4F;2F;&2R. THE$1,250
2021-03-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN. AT TIME OF INSPECTION,I SPOKE TO TENANTS,WHO STATED $1,280
2021-03-25311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2021-03-25DOB violation E:
2021-03-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-03-16Boiler inspection
2021-03-16Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-02-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-02-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-26Job filed: Mechanical system installation for 6th floor residential apartments.$72,000
2021-01-26Job filed: Plumbing and sprinkler modification work for alteration of 6th floor apartments in conjunction with alteration application #140923151.$84,000
2021-01-20Permit AL — ISSUED
2020
2020-11-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-11-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-31ECB CLASS - 1 violation: DOOR RESTRICTOR NOT WORKING, REPAIR, RE INSPECTION REQUIRED.$1,250
2020-08-31DOB complaint, category ?
2020-07-09DOB violation E:
2020-07-09Job filed: ALTERATION AT 6TH FLOOR TO PROVIDE TWO (2) CLASS "A" RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS. OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UPON COMPLETION.$393,280
2020-06-19DOB complaint, category ?
2020-04-14DOB complaint, category ?
2020-03-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2020-02-25Boiler inspection
2020-01-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2020-01-06Job filed: REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FLOORING, WALL SURFACING, CABINETRY AND FIXTURES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$54,825
2019
2019-12-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-12-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-12-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-12-05311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-12-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-11-12Permit Structural — Signed-off
2019-10-29311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-10-23Permit Structural — Signed-off
2019-10-12311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2019-10-08Job filed: Installation of temporary shoring at cellar & sub-cellar levels to support sidewalk slabs.$4,000
2019-10-08Permit Structural — Signed-off
2019-10-02DOB complaint, category ?
2019-10-02DOB violation C: FTM:6S+C+SC MIXED USE BLDG.THE VAULT FRAMG COLLAP@ENTRANCE DUE TO VAN PARKING ON SIDEWALK.FRAMG OF VAULT SEVERE COMPROMISED DUE TO
2019-10-01DOB complaint, category ?
2019-10-01DOB violation C: EMERG WRK:6+C+SC MASN WALL&STEEL BEAMS&WOOD JOIST FLRS.ON 10/1/19 THE SIDEWALK COLLAPSED @ FRNT ENTRANCE DUE TO ADDITIONAL LOAD FR
2019-10-01DOB complaint, category ?
2019-07-23311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-05-07311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-05-07311: Building/Use — Illegal. Commercial Use In Resident Zone
2019-05-07DOB complaint, category ?
2019-05-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-04-27311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-26311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-25311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-25311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-09Boiler inspection
2019-01-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-19311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2018-12-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-11-19311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-11-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-11-01311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2018-11-01311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2018-11-01311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2018-08-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-07-24311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2018-07-09Boiler inspection
2018-04-26311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2018-02-14Asbestos abatement: Removal — Acme National Corp.
2018-02-14Asbestos abatement: Removal — Acme National Corp.
2018-01-26DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2017
2017-10-24311: Building Marshals office — Illegal Activity
2017-10-24DOB complaint, category ?
2017-10-19ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FILED A CERTIFICATE,FORM,APPLICATION,ETC.CONTAINING A MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENT(S)NOTED:THE OWNER/REP MADE FALSE CERTS ON SECTION#2
2017-08-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-08-11Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017-07-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-05-18Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2017-04-21Job filed: FILING STRUCTURAL WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 2 APPLICATION.$1,000
2017-04-21Job filed: PROPOSE TO RECONSTRUCT EXISTING SIDEWALK VAULT AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE/EGRESS/OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$570,720
2017-03-10DOB violation E:
2017-02-21Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2016
2016-11-18311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2016-10-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-03-02DOB violation E:
2016-02-06311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2016-01-22Permit PL — ISSUED
2015
2015-12-24311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2015-12-01311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2015-10-01HPD 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
2015-09-30FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015-08-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2015-08-17DOB complaint, category ?
2015-07-01Job filed: PROPOSED WINDOW REPLACEMENT FROM 2ND FLOOR TO 6TH FLOOR FACING ON CORTLAND ALLEY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$143,013
2015-04-14Job filed: EMERGENCY REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT OF COLLAPSED (25 SFT) SECTION OF SIDEWALK AND INSTALL ONE NEW VAULT BEAM- NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$5,000
2015-04-14Job filed: EMERGENCY REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT OF COLLAPSED (25 SFT) SECTION OF SIDEWALK AND INSTALL ONE NEW VAULT BEAM- NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$5,000
2015-03-04DOB violation E:
2015-02-22311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2015-02-08311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2015-02-02HPD 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
2014
2014-11-07311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2014-11-07ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ALTERED BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALD C/O.NOED:APPL.NO.121730261-ALT-1, CONVERTING AN EXISTING DRINKING & EATING ESTAB.TO AN EXHIBITION$530
2014-11-07DOB violation C:
2014-11-07DOB complaint, category ?
2014-07-01311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2014-05-27311: Illegal Tree Damage — Roots Damaged
2014-04-11Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2014-03-26Permit AL — ISSUED
2014-03-25Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2014-02-26Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2014-02-25DOB violation E:
2014-01-07Permit PL — ISSUED
2013
2013-12-24Permit AL — ISSUED
2013-08-22Job filed: PA
2013-07-29Job filed: PROPOSED TO CONVERT EXISTING GROUND FLOOR EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT (UG 6) TO EXHIBITION HALL (UG 12) CONSISTING WITH MINOR PARTITION WORK, PL$99,500
2013-07-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-07-19Job filed: REMOVAL OF EXISTING NON-BEARING INTERIOR PARTITION, PLUMBING FIXTURES, & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANC$45,000
2013-07-19Job filed: REMOVAL OF EXISTING NON-BEARING INTERIOR PARTITION, PLUMBING FIXTURES, & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANC$45,000
2013-04-30RPTT&RET — from FRIED, ZOLTAN; FRIED, MARTA to AMALIA HONICK 2011 IRREVOCABLE TRUST; AMALIA HONICK, TRUSTEE; KAREN FRIED 2011 IRREVOCABLE
2013-04-04311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2013-02-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-02-12DOB violation E:
2013-01-30311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2013-01-28311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2013-01-24311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2013-01-02311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2013-01-02DOB complaint, category ?
2012
2012-10-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-10-11DOB violation E:
2012-10-01DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
2012-09-21Job filed: EXTEND EXISTING CHIMNEY FLUE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING ON ADJACENT LOT. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB # 104827797 AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HER$35,000
2012-09-21Job filed: EXTEND EXISTING CHIMNEY FLUE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING ON ADJACENT LOT. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB # 104827797 AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HER$35,000
2012-08-15DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2010 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2012-03-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-13311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2012-03-09311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2012-03-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2012-01-12Job filed: PROPOSED WINDOW REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$39,000
2012-01-12Job filed: PROPOSED WINDOW REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$39,000
2011
2011-12-28DOB violation E:
2011-11-05Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2011-09-25Rodent inspection: Monitoring visit
2011-09-14Job filed: CLARIFY EXISTING EMERENCY LIGHTING FIXTURES. FUNCTIONALLY JOIN THE TWO (2) EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS, PER EXISTING CERTIFICATE OF OC$1,500
2011-09-14Job filed: CLARIFY EXISTING EMERENCY LIGHTING FIXTURES. FUNCTIONALLY JOIN THE TWO (2) EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS, PER EXISTING CERTIFICATE OF OC$1,500
2011-08-21Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2011-03-25Job filed: PA
2011-03-25Job filed: PA
2011-02-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-11-19311: Street Condition — Pothole
2010-11-08311: Street Condition — Rough, Pitted or Cracked Roads
2010-11-02DOB violation E:
2010-09-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010-08-04311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2010-06-07EASE — from 48-52 FRANKLIN, LLC; BOARD OF MANAGERS OF 50 FRANKLIN STREET to 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP.
2010-04-30Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-04-09311: Traffic/Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2010-04-05Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-03-30311: Smoking — Smoking Violation
2010-03-05DOB violation E:
2010-03-02Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-01-26Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-01-12Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009
2009-07-22DOB complaint, category ?
2009-04-01ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET BLDG CODE SPECIFICATIONS. SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP #1 UNDER PMT #104757167. HAS NO VANDAL PROOF FIXTURES F$2,400
2009-03-24DOB violation E:
2009-01-30DOB complaint, category ?
2009-01-30DOB complaint, category ?
2009-01-22ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED SIGNAGE & INFORMATION ON SIDEWALK SHED. NOTED: MISSING PERMIT NUMBER & EXPIRATION DATE ON SIDEWALK SHE
2009-01-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2008
2008-04-22DOB violation E:
2008-04-14DOB violation LANDMK:
2008-04-14DOB violation LANDMK:
2008-04-14DOB violation LANDMK:
2008-04-14DOB violation LANDMK:
2008-04-14DOB violation LANDMK:
2008-04-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-04-03Job filed: REPAIR EXISTING FIRE DAMAGE BOILER ROOM AT SUB-CELLAR WITH NEW SHEETROCK AND FIRE STOPPING WORK TO COMPLY DEPT. OF BUILDINGS VIOLATIONS AND VACATE ORD$5,000
2008-04-03Job filed: REPAIR EXISTING FIRE DAMAGE BOILER ROOM AT SUB-CELLAR WITH NEW SHEETROCK AND FIRE STOPPING WORK TO COMPLY DEPT. OF BUILDINGS VIOLATIONS AND VACATE ORD$5,000
2008-04-01DOB complaint, category ?
2008-03-31DOB complaint, category ?
2008-03-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: B4B,4B,50,50A.50-BOILER DRIED FIRED.50A-LOOSE ASBESTOS ON BOILER & FLOOR OF BOILER ROOM.$800
2008-03-20DOB violation C:
2008-03-19DOB violation C:
2008-03-19DOB complaint, category ?
2008-01-02Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007
2007-10-09DOB complaint, category ?
2007-09-25Permit AL — ISSUED
2007-06-13Job filed: PROPOSED TO REPAIR & REPOINT EXISTING CRACKED BRICK WALLS AS REQUIRED AREA; & REPAIR EXISTING CORNICE @ BROKEN AREA AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN$15,000
2007-06-07DOB violation E:
2007-05-09Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-05-07Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 82 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91 & TPPN 9/1999.
2007-05-07Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 82 LINEAR FEET OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91 & TPPN 9/1999.
2007-04-20ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL AT EXPOSURES 2 & 4.DEFECTS CONSIST OF DECORATIVE CORNICE BROKEN IN MANY AREAS ON ALL LEVELS$800
2007-04-19DOB complaint, category ?
2006
2006-11-17Job filed: Filing to reconfigure retail spaces in order to enlarge the existing restaurant. Work to include minor removal and installation of non-load bearing p$10,000
2006-10-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-09-29Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLYNO CHANGES$3,000
2006-09-29Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLYNO CHANGES$3,000
2006-08-30DOB violation E:
2005
2005-09-22Job filed: PA
2005-09-22Job filed: PA
2005-07-13Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2005-07-13Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2005-06-24DOB complaint, category ?
2005-06-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 3B/51 51 BOILER SEALED DUE TO SMOKE$400
2005-06-17DOB complaint, category ?
2005-06-17DOB complaint, category ?
2005-06-06Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2005-06-06Tenant complaint: NONCONST — RUBBISH
2005-06-06Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2005-05-20DOB complaint, category ?
2005-05-20DOB complaint, category ?
2005-05-20DOB complaint, category ?
2005-05-20Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2005-05-20Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2005-05-20Tenant complaint: GENERAL — STAIRS
2004
2004-06-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2004-06-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2004-06-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2004-06-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2004-06-02DOB violation LANDMK:
2003
2003-10-20Job filed: EPPLACE EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION HOOD. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$6,000
2003-06-04DOB violation E:
2002
2002-04-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-04-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-03-15Job filed: CHANGE OF OIL FROM #4 TO #2 AND BURNER REPLACEMENT (CONNECT BURNER TO EXISTING BOILER) NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICA
2002-03-15Job filed: CHANGE OF OIL FROM #4 TO #2 AND BURNER REPLACEMENT (CONNECT BURNER TO EXISTING BOILER) NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICA
2000
2000-05-04Job filed: REPLACEMENT EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM WITH NE W HVAC SYSTEM IN REAR OF BLDG. O CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$8,000
1999
1999-01-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 50Y14,39H8,35M12,31M7. 35-NOLT IN MACHINE RM. 31-PROVIDE COVER FOR 1900 BOX ON 6TH FL.
1998
1998-03-31DOB violation LANDMK:
1998-03-31DOB violation LANDMK:
1998-01-14Permit PL — ISSUED
1996
1996-11-20DOB complaint, category ?
1996-08-29Permit AL — ISSUED
1995
1995-12-15DOB complaint, category ?
1995-10-26DOB complaint, category ?
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-12-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 1I.
1993-04-12LDMK — from LANDMARKS PRSVTN COMMS to TRIBECA EAST HISTORCETC
1992
1992-04-07DOB violation LL1081: 1
1990
1990-12-27ECB Non-Hazardous violation: PA CONTRARY TO APPROVED PA PLANS. NOTING THAT AT FRONT ENTRANCE-ERRECTED AN ENCLOSURE-VISTABLE 6'X8'PLUS STAGE PLAT FORM OFFICE WH$800
1990-03-09ECB Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO HAVE APPROVED PLANS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. REMEDY: PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS FOR INSPECTION.$250
1990-01-12Agreement — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP to AKVH ASSOCIATES
1989
1989-12-14Mortgage $29,931 — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP to ZKVH ASSOCIATES$29,931
1989-12-14Mortgage assigned — from NYC DISTRICT CNCL 37 to AKVH ASSOCIATES
1989-10-18Mortgage $45,000 — from 1988 MAD AVE FOODS INC to JAY HOLDINGS INC$45,000
1989-10-12DOB violation LL1081: 1
1989-05-17ECB Non-Hazardous violation: EMERGENCY LIGHTING IS INOPERATIVE THREE BATTERY PACKS LOCATED AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT AND NEXT TO REST ROOMS REMEDY REPAIR LIGHTING$75
1989-05-10DOB violation E: (47) PROVIDE LIGHT IN MOTOR ROOM. (51) REPAIR CAR FLOORING. (52) PROPERLY TAG GOVERNOR
1989-05-10DOB violation E: (51) FILE A BN AND SERVICE A PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF ELEVATOR # 589 AS PER NEW YORK CITY ADMINS CODE R518
1989-03-09ECB Non-Hazardous violation: EMERGENCY LIGHTING IS INOPERATIVE TWO BATTERY PACK(FRONT) AND THREE BATTERY PACK LOCATED AT CENTRE
1988
1988-09-19DOB violation E: 51)FILE FOR REMOVAL OF PASS ELEVATOR 1750
1987
1987-12-31Mortgage $47,000 — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP to A K V H ASSOC$47,000
1987-04-27Mortgage $65,000 — from 1987 A.T.N. FOOD CORP to J.L.B. EQUITIES$65,000
1983
1983-01-06Mortgage satisfied — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP. to IRVING R. RABER CO.,INC.
1978
1978-04-19Mortgage assigned — from AMALGAMATED BANK OFNY to NYC DIST COUNCIL 37ETAL
1976
1976-07-01Mortgage assigned — from NYC DIST COUNCIL 37ETAL to AMALGAMATED BANK OFNY
1976-07-01Mortgage assigned — from 37 BUILDING CORP to NYC DIST COUNCIL 37ETAL
1976-06-07Deed — from 37 BUILDING CORP to 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP
1976-06-07Mortgage — from 54-56 MANAGEMENT CORP to 37 BUILDING CORP
1969
1969-06-17Mortgage assigned — from GUSFAY REALTY INC to MABEL, HARRY; GOODMAN, DAVID B
1969-05-19Deed — from GUSFAY REALTY INC to 37 BUILDING CORP
1969-05-19Mortgage — from 37 BUILDING CORP to GUSFAY REALTY INC
1969-05-19Deed — from 37 BUILDING CORP to GAINSBURG, ROY
1969-05-19Deed — from GAINSBURG, ROY to 37 BUILDING CORP
1968
1968-06-12Mortgage — from GUSFAY REALTY INC to KLEIN, ABRAHAM
1967
1967-09-12Mortgage — from GUSFAY RLTY INC to KLEIN, ABRAHAM DBA; MONROE FINANCIAL CORP
1966
1966-06-16Mortgage — from GUSFAY RLTY INC to KLEIN, ABRAHAM DBA; MONROE FINANCIAL CO
1900
1900-01-01Air permit (CERTIFICATE TO OPERATE), fuel: NO4FUEL

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