A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 60% 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 26.3. In ZIP 10002, 64% 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
Open HPD violations
4 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2007-04-18.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 2).
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
$625 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
20 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (11) · Graffiti (3) · Missed Collection (2) · HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Outdoor Dining (1) · Encampment (1).
Filed construction activity
$14,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (3 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
Yes
Built before 1974 (1900)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
No
421-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)
HOO LEE INC
Head officer
JUDY CHEUNG
Managing agent
JUDY CHEUNG
Last registered
2025-09-06
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
$3,288,000
$1,479,600
2026
$3,946,000
$1,775,700
2027
$3,818,000
$1,718,100
The city's market estimate has risen
16% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Temperature) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
East Broadway — F · 50 ft straight-line (under a minute) · station accessibility: none Delancey St-Essex St — F J M Z · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Essex St / East Broadway — M9 · 100 ft
Citi Bike
Canal St & Rutgers St · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
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.
20 311 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.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,256,968 on
2015-07-22 (lender: Spencer Savings Bank, Sla), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2015-07-22
Mortgage $1,256,968 — from HOO LEE INC. to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA
$1,256,968
2015-07-22
AL&R $4,800,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA
$4,800,000
2015-07-22
Agreement $4,800,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA
$4,800,000
2012-02-03
Agreement $3,750,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK
$3,750,000
2012-02-03
Mortgage $516,674 — from HOO LEE INC. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK
$516,674
2006-04-07
AL&R $3,500,000 — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA to HOO LEE INC.
$3,500,000
2006-04-07
Agreement $3,500,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA
$3,500,000
2006-04-07
Mortgage $2,843,504 — from HOO LEE INC. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA
$2,843,504
2002-04-23
Mortgage $935,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to ABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
$935,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
22
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
2
1
3
2018
0
0
7
2
9
2019
0
0
7
3
10
2020
0
0
5
2
7
2021
0
0
7
3
10
2022
6
8
6
2
22
2023
0
1
18
2
21
2024
0
0
4
3
7
2025
0
2
10
2
14
2026
0
0
8
2
10
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2025-10-02ECB CLASS - 2 violation: CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN SUBMITTED FOR CLASS 1 B187 VIOLATION #37023243R ISSUED ON 11/1/2022 FOR FAILING TO SUBMIT E$625
2023-11-15HPD 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
2023-11-06HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2023-11-06HPD class C: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST
2023-11-02311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-11-02Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2023-08-19311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Other Residence
2023-08-10311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-07-20311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2023-07-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-06-06Rodent 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
2023-03-03311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2023-02-24311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-02-19311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-02-14311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-02-09311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-02-09311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-01-09DOB complaint, category ?
2022
2022-12-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-11-02HPD 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
2022-11-01ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER IN DOB VIOLATION 050722CNE01KC/338416,DATED 5/10/2022.RESPONDENT WAS REQUIRED TO S$2,500
2022-09-20Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-07-25Job filed: window stone replacement and spot pointing as per plan. no change in use, egress or occupancy with this application.$4,000
2022-06-02Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC$5,000
2022-05-10DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-10Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2022-05-09311: Plumbing — Failure To Retain Water/Improper Drainage- (LL103/89)
2022-05-09311: Plumbing — Failure To Retain Water/Improper Drainage- (LL103/89)
2022-05-09DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-09DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-09DOB violation IMEGNCY: ERECT APPROXIMATELY 35 LINEAR SHEET SIDEWALK SHED ALONG.EXPOSURE#1 ( CANAL STREET) TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC AND PROPERTY
2022-05-09Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE $5,000
2022-05-08311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2022-05-08DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-07ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LOOSE BRICKS&DECORATIVE LINTEL HAS FALLEN ONTO THE SIDEWALK-FROM THE 5TH FL$6,250
2022-05-07DOB violation C: DUE TO FDNY OPERATIONS -4B FRONT APARTMENT DOOR DAMAGE AS FDNY GAINED ENTRY -ALSO REQUEST ENGINEERS REPORT FOR FRONT& BACK FACADE
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
2021
2021-12-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-07-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2021-06-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2019-05-16311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2019-04-16311: Foam Ban Enforcement — ER9 FOAM VIOL. RETAILER
2019-04-08311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2019-01-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2019-01-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018
2018-12-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-07-23HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2018-06-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-04-04HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE METAL TREAD 1ST UP AT 2ND STY BUILDING FRONT
2018-04-04HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE METAL TREAD 4TH UP AT 3RD STY BUILDING FRONT
2018-04-04HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT ENTRANCE TO BLDG , 1st STORY
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
2017-09-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-07-30311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016
2016-12-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-11-17311: Graffiti — Graffiti
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
2016-09-03311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2016-07-08311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2016-06-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-05-24311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2016-05-09Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015-11-07HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2015-07-22Mortgage $1,256,968 — from HOO LEE INC. to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA$1,256,968
2015-07-22AL&R $4,800,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA$4,800,000
2015-07-22Mortgage assigned — from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA
2015-07-22Agreement $4,800,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to SPENCER SAVINGS BANK, SLA$4,800,000
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
2014-07-24311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2014-07-01311: Broken Muni Meter — No Receipt
2014-06-18311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2014-04-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-04-30311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2013-04-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-19311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2012-02-03Agreement $3,750,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK$3,750,000
2012-02-03Mortgage $516,674 — from HOO LEE INC. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK$516,674
2012-02-03Mortgage assigned — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. to NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK
2008-09-04Job filed: MODIFICATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM$3,000
2007
2007-04-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2007-04-18HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE DEFECTIVE 8TH, 12TH & 13TH TREADS FROM BOTTOM OF 2ND STY NORTH BALCONY AT FIRE ESC
2007-04-18HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
2007-04-15Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006
2006-04-07AL&R $3,500,000 — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA to HOO LEE INC.$3,500,000
2006-04-07Agreement $3,500,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA$3,500,000
2006-04-07Mortgage $2,843,504 — from HOO LEE INC. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA$2,843,504
2006-04-07Mortgage assigned — from ABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA
2005
2005-10-10DOB complaint, category ?
2005-05-18Permit PL — ISSUED
2004
2004-09-22Permit AL — ISSUED
2004-07-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2004-07-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-06-24ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT-WORK NOTED:INSTALLED A KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM AND STEEL DUNNAGE ON PARTY WALL PARAPET AT ROOF LEVEL WITHOUT
2004-06-17DOB complaint, category ?
2004-06-17DOB complaint, category ?
2004-03-29DOB complaint, category ?
2004-02-25DOB complaint, category ?
2004-01-14Permit PL — ISSUED
2004-01-14Permit AL — ISSUED
2003
2003-08-18EASE — from HOO LEE INC to HOO LEE INC
2003-08-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-08-12Permit EQ — ISSUED
2003-08-06Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED, 30', DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. HEAVY DUTY
2003-08-01Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-08-01Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-07-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-07-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-07-01Job filed: Renovation of existing take out restaurant. Minor partitions, kitchen fixtures and ansul system will be added. No change of use, egress or occupanc$14,000
2003-05-30EASE — from HOO LEE INC to HOO LEE INC
2003-02-12Job filed: INSTALL SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN CELLAR, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH & 5TH FLOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.$5,600
2002
2002-12-20Job filed: RESPECTFULLY REQUEST TO ADD WORK TYPE OT FOR THIS APPLICATION#10329604 1
2002-12-20Job filed: RESPECTFULLY REQUEST TO ADD WORK TYPE OT FOR THIS APPLICATION#10329604 1
2002-10-22Job filed: INSTALL PARTITIONS,PLUMBING FIXTURES ON 2ND,3RD,4TH & 5TH FLOORS.INSTALL 8 GAS BOILER&8 HOT WATER HEATERS,8METERS IN CELLAR FOR A NEW BOILER R$130,000
2002-04-23Deed — from ARBISSER, MOE to HOO LEE INC.,
2002-04-23Mortgage $935,000 — from HOO LEE INC. to ABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK$935,000
1982
1982-01-20HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1967
1967-02-03Deed — from REMINGTON RLTY CP
1967-02-03Mortgage — from ARBISSER MOE to VACCA ROSINA