A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% 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 36.7. 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
Open HPD violations
6 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 5 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2009-09-01.
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.
$3,125 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
8 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (2) · Water System (1) · Lost Property (1) · Graffiti (1) · Traffic (1) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1).
Filed construction activity
$386,887 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (10 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 (1874)
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)
500 BROOME STREET LLC
Head officer
IAIR ROSENKRANZ
Managing agent
EXL MANAGEMENT LLC
Last registered
2025-08-20
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
$3,388,000
$1,524,600
2026
$3,938,000
$1,772,100
2027
$4,110,000
$1,849,500
The city's market estimate has risen
21% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Flood exposure
In the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary flood
maps) — lenders typically require flood insurance here.
Hurricane evacuation zone 2 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2017 (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
Subway
Spring St — C E · 850 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only) Canal St — A C E · 850 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 6 Av / Broome St — M55 · 550 ft
Citi Bike
W Broadway & Watts 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.
8 311 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.
Job filed: INTERIOR FIT OUT OF NEW ORLEBAR BROWN STORE AT GROUND FLOOR OF DEMISED TENANT SPACE, INCLUDING NEWFINISHES AND MILLWORK FIXTURES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EG
2025-12-24
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-14
DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
The full timeline
2026
2026-08-24311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-04-24Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-04-20Permit Sign — Signed-off
2026-04-17Permit Sign — Signed-off
2026-04-14Job filed: ERECT (5) BUSINESS ACCESSORY AWNINGS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$15,000
2026-04-13Job filed: ERECT AN INDIRECTLY ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY BLADE SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$234
2026-04-13Job filed: ERECT AN INDIRECTLY ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY BLADE SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$234
2026-01-09Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-01-07Job filed: INTERIOR FIT OUT OF NEW ORLEBAR BROWN STORE AT GROUND FLOOR OF DEMISED TENANT SPACE, INCLUDING NEWFINISHES AND MILLWORK FIXTURES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EG$264,000
2025-08-04311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-07-01ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 10000103743N0001 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF$3,125
2025-06-18311: Traffic — Congestion/Gridlock
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
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
2023-10-27311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2023-03-21ECB CLASS - 1 violation: AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED ON EXPOSURE #1 AND 2 WITH INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS UNDERSIDE THE SHED TO BR$2,500
2023-03-20311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2023-03-20DOB complaint, category ?
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
2023-02-06Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2023-01-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-01-27Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2023-01-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE WITH EXPIRES PERMIT M00420097 11-16-2022RENEW PERMIT$625
2023-01-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON A 5 STY OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE AT EXPO#1-2 WITH NO LIGHT UNDER THE SIDE WALK SHED AT 6:00AM .CR$2,400
2023-01-19311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2023-01-19DOB complaint, category ?
2022
2022-11-04Job filed: Installation of pipe scaffolding. no change in use, occupancy or egress. work shall comply with chapter 33 of nycc
2022-05-25311: Traffic — Congestion/Gridlock
2022-03-30311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-03-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-03-11311: Street Condition — Cave-in
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
2022-01-16311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2021
2021-11-16Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2021-08-24311: Traffic — Congestion/Gridlock
2021-08-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-06-02Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2021-04-29Job filed: Plumbing work for renovations to existing commercial space. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$5,000
2021-04-22Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
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
2021-03-25Job filed: Minor Interior alterations to existing commercial space. No demolitions.New non load bearing partions, new wall finishes. New electrical and plumbing $8,999
2021-03-11Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR. NEW NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, NEW FINISHES.$9,000
2021-03-09Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL, REMODELING OF EXISTING TOILET, NEW PLUMBING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$9,000
2021-03-09Job filed: MINOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL, REMODELING OF EXISTING TOILET, NEW PLUMBING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$9,000
2020
2020-10-29Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2020-10-28Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED
2020-10-25311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2020-10-23Deed $9,550,000 — from FOOD CENTER REALTY CORP. to 500 BROOME STREET LLC$9,550,000
2020-09-29Sold for $9,550,000$9,550,000
2020-04-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2016
2016-12-18311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2016-11-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-10-24HPD 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
2015-12-10311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2015-12-10DOB complaint, category ?
2015-11-18311: Street Condition — Pothole
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
2009-09-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRIN
2009-09-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES SIDEWALK AWNING
2009-09-14HPD class A: SECTION 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER MISSING
2009-09-14HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3,4 & 5 STY AT PUBLIC HALL
2009-09-01HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN RISER 26 UP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
2009-09-01HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ITEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
2006
2006-04-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-04-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-03-17Job filed: General Construction to include new storage mezzanine. No change in use egress or occupancy.$5,000
2006-03-17Job filed: General Construction to include new storage mezzanine. No change in use egress or occupancy.$5,000
2004
2004-09-30DOB violation E:
2002
2002-02-11DOB violation LANDMK:
2002-02-11DOB violation LANDMK:
2001
2001-04-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-04-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-02-26Job filed: REPLACING FRONT DOORS, AS SHOWN ON PLANS.$5,000
2001-02-26Job filed: INSTALL AWNING$1,000
2001-02-26Job filed: REPLACING FRONT DOORS, AS SHOWN ON PLANS.$5,000
2001-02-21Job filed: INSTALLING PARTITIONS AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,000
2001-02-21Job filed: INSTALLING PARTITIONS AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,000
2001-02-21Job filed: INSTALLING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON PLANS.$5,000
2000
2000-05-12Job filed: ENLARGEMENT OF EXISTING RETAIL STORE, MINOR PARTITION WORK AND CAP OFF 1 BATHROOM.$10,000
1992
1992-11-17DOB violation E:
1989
1989-09-01DOB complaint, category ?
1989-06-12DOB violation C:
1989-06-12DOB violation C:
1989-06-09ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED. 1. INTERIOR DEMO. 2 TO 5TH AT ROOF. 2. METAL LAYOUT AT 3 FLOOR. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT.
1989-06-09DOB complaint, category ?
1989-05-26ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED REMOVAL OF ROOF INTERIOR PARTITIONS THROUGHT REMEDY STOP ALLW ROK OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR $125
1989-05-26DOB complaint, category ?
1988
1988-10-14DOB violation E: (35) REMOVE ALL JUMPERS ON INTERLOCKS. (51) REMOVE ALL STRINGS IN HOISTWAY