A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 65% 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 33.1. 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
22 total — 6 class C (immediately hazardous), 5 class B, 11 class A. Oldest open since 1987-03-05.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
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
23 service requests in the last three years. Most common: UNSANITARY CONDITION (5) · Lead (4) · Noise (3) · Illegal Parking (2) · Food Establishment (2) · Consumer Complaint (1).
Filed construction activity
$130,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (5 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 (1910)
Yes
Six or more residential units (16)
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)
JOHN S ENG; Kenneth Y Eng; Linda Ngai
Managing agent
KENNETH ENG
Last registered
2026-07-08
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
$1,567,000
$705,150
2026
$1,844,000
$829,800
2027
$1,663,000
$748,350
The city's market estimate has risen
6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Toilet Facility), shared by 2 restaurants · 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
Grand St — B D · 400 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Bowery — J Z · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Bowery / Hester St — M103 · 200 ft
Citi Bike
Forsyth St & Grand St · 450 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.
23 311 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.
Ten-year activity
50250
31
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
30
0
1
31
2018
0
0
1
0
4
5
2019
0
3
2
0
6
11
2020
0
0
3
0
2
5
2021
0
0
25
2
2
29
2022
2
0
7
0
3
12
2023
2
7
4
0
2
15
2024
5
8
9
2
5
29
2025
0
10
11
0
5
26
2026
0
1
13
0
5
19
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2025-06-25Restaurant inspection: TAO HONG BAKERY — grade A
2025-06-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-05-16311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2025-04-03Restaurant inspection: WAH FUNG 1 FAST FOOD — grade A
2025-03-19Boiler inspection
2025-03-05City emergency repair (OMO): install hinges at 5th story apt. 14th, entrance door. replace hinges with new self closing hinges to make door is self c$295
2024
2024-12-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-11HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM
2024-11-11HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 14, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FR
2024-11-11HPD 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
2024-11-11HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKSET MISSING DOOR HANDLE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
2024-09-13Deed — from ENG, JOHN S; ENG, KENNETH YEE; ENG, KENNETH Y to KENNETH Y. ENG, TRUSTEE; LINDA NGAI, TRUSTEE; THE KENNETH Y ENG REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; TH
2024-03-27Restaurant inspection: WAH FUNG 1 FAST FOOD — grade A
2024-03-22Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-03-07Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2024-02-25Job filed: HOT WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT AND REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET 2" GAS PIPING AT CELLAR AND 30 FEET 3/4" GAS PIPING ON 1ST FLOOR, 15 FEET 1-1/2" GAS PI$18,000
2024-02-07Restaurant inspection: TAO HONG BAKERY — grade A
2024-02-02Boiler inspection
2024-01-31Job filed: Address violation 39097802Z. Relocate Gas meters to cellar meter room. Install gas riser and piping for all apartment. No change in use, egress and o$15,000
2024-01-31Job filed: Address violation 39097802Z. Construct fire-rated shaft for gas riser enclosure. No change in use, egress and occupancy.$10,000
2024-01-08DOB complaint, category ?
2023
2023-12-26DOB complaint, category ?
2023-12-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-12-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-11-25311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2023-11-25311: Consumer Complaint — Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store
2023-10-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OBSERVED GAS PIPING AND GAS METERS IN PUBLIC HALLWAYS ON FLOORS 2,3,4 AND 5 . AS PER NYC CODE (14.13.3) C26-1325.0 , FGC-E.2 AND F$625
2023-10-24DOB complaint, category ?
2023-10-23DOB complaint, category ?
2023-10-19DOB complaint, category ?
2023-09-25Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2023-09-20Job filed: HOT WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT AND REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET 2" GAS PIPING AT CELLAR AND 30 FEET 3/4" GAS PIPING ON 1ST FLOOR, 15 FEET 1-1/2" GAS PI$18,000
2023-06-21FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2023-06-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-12-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-11-21311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2022-11-14Permit Boiler Equipment — Signed-off
2022-11-03Job filed: REPLACE NEW LOW PRESSURE STEAM BOILER AND NEW NAT GAS BURNER. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP, OR OCCUPANCY.$69,000
2022-09-21Asbestos abatement: Removal — Total Construction Consulting Corp.
2022-01-08311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2021
2021-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-12-02Boiler inspection
2021-10-14Deed — from ENG, SOOK CHONG; ENG, JOHN S to ENG, KENNETH YEE; ENG, JOHN S; ENG, SOOK CHONG
2021-10-12311: Water Quality — Taste/Odor, Bitter/Metallic (QA3)
2021-10-12311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2021-10-06Deed transfer (nominal price)
2021-10-05HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYP
2021-10-05HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT
2021-10-05HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 14, 5th STORY,
2021-06-23311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2021-06-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-05-18Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
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
2020
2020-10-13Boiler inspection
2020-08-06311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2019-06-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2019-03-16Rodent inspection: Monitoring visit
2019-03-09Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2019-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-12-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2018-12-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2018-08-24311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2018-06-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-01-19Boiler inspection
2017
2017-12-08HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT COMMUNITY BATHROOM, 4th ST
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 2nd
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCAT
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPE
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT COMMUNI
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX SIGN
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT
2017-12-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 16, 4th
2017-12-08HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2017-11-29Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
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
2016-08-21311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2016-05-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-02-17311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2016-01-10311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2012-01-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2011
2011-12-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2011-08-04DOB complaint, category ?
2011-06-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT A
2011-06-30HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT APARTMENT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 12, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FRO
2005-01-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-01-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-01-15Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-01-11Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-11-24HPD class A: SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A C
2004-11-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-11-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-05-26HPD class A: SECTION 27-2064 ADM CODE PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT A WATERPROOF FLOOR AND BASE FOR THE WATER C
1999-05-26HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THROUGHOUT 3 STY NORTHWEST APT 7. LOCATED AT APT 7
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-01-16Permit PL — ISSUED
1997
1997-12-11Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-11-14Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-11-14Permit PL — ISSUED
1997-10-22DOB violation C:
1997-10-20DOB complaint, category ?
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-10-21HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICES & ROACHES 3 STY NORTHEAST APT 7 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''
1992
1992-08-21Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-05-22Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-05-14Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-05-14Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-04-29Permit EQ — ISSUED
1992-04-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1991
1991-10-29Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-10-29Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-08-15Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-04-24HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
1991-04-24HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR 2 STY NORTHEAST APT
1987
1987-03-05HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD PUBLIC HALL.
1987-03-05HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT BULKHEAD PUBLIC HALL.
1971
1971-10-05Deed — from CRIARIS, NICHOLAS; CRIARIS, FANNIE to ENG, SOOK CHONG; ENG, JOHN S
1971-10-05Mortgage — from ENG, SOOK CHONG; ENG, JOHN S to CRIARIS, FANNIE; CRIARIS, NICHOLAS