The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 71% 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 5.7. 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
2 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 2004-04-02.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
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.
What 311 hears from this address
31 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (11) · Noise (8) · Graffiti (6) · WATER LEAK (2) · DOOR/WINDOW (1) · HEAT/HOT WATER (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 (1900)
Yes
Six or more residential units (15)
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)
98 ORCHARD LLC
Head officer
DOROTA APPLEBAUM
Managing agent
BROWNSTONE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CORP
Last registered
2025-09-16
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
$4,155,000
$1,869,750
2026
$3,930,000
$1,768,500
2027
$3,966,000
$1,784,700
The city's market estimate has fallen
5% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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
Delancey St-Essex St — F J M Z · 350 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Grand St — B D · 1,050 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Delancey St / Essex St — B39 · 350 ft
Citi Bike
Orchard St & Grand St · 500 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.
31 311 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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $2,098,066 on
2020-01-14 (lender: Axos Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2020-01-14
Deed $9,080,000 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC to 98 ORCHARD LLC
$9,080,000
2020-01-14
Agreement $4,000,000 — from 98 ORCHARD LLC to AXOS BANK
$4,000,000
2020-01-14
Mortgage $2,098,066 — from 98 ORCHARD LLC to AXOS BANK
$2,098,066
2020-01-07
Sold for $9,080,000
$9,080,000
$605,333
2017-06-01
Mortgage $474,538 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC to ASTORIA BANK
$474,538
2017-06-01
Agreement $2,000,000 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC to ASTORIA BANK; ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$2,000,000
2012-06-13
Mortgage $310,962 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$310,962
2012-06-13
Agreement $1,700,000 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$1,700,000
2008-12-31
Agreement $1,460,187 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH
$1,460,187
2003-12-10
Mortgage $545,544 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC, to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG
$545,544
2003-12-10
AL&R $1,600,000 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG to 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC,
$1,600,000
2003-12-10
Agreement $1,600,000 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC, to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG
$1,600,000
1999-10-21
Mortgage $622,564 — from EINHORN, SOL to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH
$622,564
1997-05-08
Mortgage $499,999 — from EINHORN, SOL to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
$499,999
1989-09-11
Mortgage $350,000 — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
$350,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
23
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
1
14
2
1
18
2018
1
4
0
2
7
2019
3
6
0
2
11
2020
0
5
5
1
11
2021
1
13
0
1
15
2022
0
4
0
2
6
2023
1
19
0
2
22
2024
0
9
0
2
11
2025
0
8
0
2
10
2026
0
22
0
1
23
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HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APA
2026-03-03
HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCAT
2026-03-11Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2026-03-03HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APA
2026-03-03HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCAT
2026-02-12311: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2026-02-12Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2023-10-12HPD class B: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST A
2022-11-03311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022-06-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-02-16HPD 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
2022-02-16HPD 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
2020-01-14Mortgage assigned — from STERLING NATIONAL BANK to AXOS BANK
2020-01-14Deed $9,080,000 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC to 98 ORCHARD LLC$9,080,000
2020-01-14Agreement $4,000,000 — from 98 ORCHARD LLC to AXOS BANK$4,000,000
2020-01-14Mortgage $2,098,066 — from 98 ORCHARD LLC to AXOS BANK$2,098,066
2020-01-07Sold for $9,080,000$9,080,000
2019
2019-12-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-11-26FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2019-11-26FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2019-11-22FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-10-25HPD 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
2015-12-09311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2015-12-09DOB complaint, category ?
2015-10-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT
2015-04-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2014
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-04-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-04-18HPD 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
2014-04-17311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2011-08-16311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2011-04-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-11-04311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-04Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-11-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-11-02311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-11-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-11-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2010-03-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-12-31Agreement $1,460,187 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH$1,460,187
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-04-02HPD 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
2004-04-02HPD 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
2004-04-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2003
2003-12-10Mortgage $545,544 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC, to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG$545,544
2003-12-10DEEDO — from EINHORN, SOL to 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC,
2003-12-10AL&R $1,600,000 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG to 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC,$1,600,000
2003-12-10Agreement $1,600,000 — from 98 ORCHARD STREET REALTY LLC, to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURG$1,600,000
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-10-21Agreement — from EINHORN, SOL to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH
1999-10-21Mortgage $622,564 — from EINHORN, SOL to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH$622,564
1999-10-21Mortgage assigned — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH
1999-10-21SAGE — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
1999-03-17EASE — from EINHORN, SOL to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-07-15EASE — from SATELLITE SPORTSWEARINC. to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-01-23EASE — from SATELLITE SPORTSWEAR, INC. to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1997
1997-05-08Mortgage assigned — from EINHORN, SOL to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION
1997-05-08Deed — from SATELLITE SPORTSWEAR, INC. to EINHORN, SOL
1997-05-08Mortgage $499,999 — from EINHORN, SOL to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORPORATION$499,999
1997-05-06Mortgage satisfied — from GENDER REALTY CORP. to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP.
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-12-13Permit AL — ISSUED
1996-06-05Permit PL — ISSUED
1996-06-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-04-09Permit EQ — ISSUED
1996-04-09Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-04-09Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-04-09Permit AL — ISSUED
1996-03-07Permit AL — ISSUED
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-04-20SAGE — from EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
1993-04-20Mortgage satisfied — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-12-17Agreement — from STAELLITE SPORTSWEARINC to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
1991-12-17Mortgage satisfied — from GENDEB RLTY CORP to WAXBERG, NETTIE
1991-12-17Deed — from GENDEB REALTY CORP. to SATELLITE SPORTSWEARINC
1990
1990-07-20Mortgage assigned — from WAXBERG, NETTIE to FRIED, ARLENE
1989
1989-09-11Mortgage assigned — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP
1989-09-11Mortgage $350,000 — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP$350,000
1986
1986-04-01Mortgage satisfied — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to TORTORA, MARY; LESTER, ROBERT L.; IRES, SEYMOUR; TORTORA, RONALD; DIKER, WILLIE; NEWMAN, G
1983
1983-08-18SAGE — from SHERMAN & CITRON, ESQS
1983-06-01Mortgage $75,000 — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to TORTORA, MARY; NEWMAN, GARY; DIKER, WILLIE; TORTORA, RONALD; IRES, SEYMOUR; MINZER, GERALD$75,000
1980
1980-02-08MISC — from PIONEER SHIRT CO INC
1978
1978-04-28Deed — from WAXBERG, NETTIE to GENDEB REALTY CORP
1978-04-28Mortgage — from GENDEB REALTY CORP to WAXBERG, NETTIE