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181 Bleecker Street · Manhattan · BBL 1005400040 · 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, AEP11
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class4
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE D

A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 96% 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 50. In ZIP 10012, 65% 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 violations1 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2025-12-24.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2025–26: 2).

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

What 311 hears from this address

39 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Tree Damage (9) · Homeless Person Assistance (6) · Food Establishment (6) · Noise (4) · Illegal Parking (4) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (2).

Filed construction activity

$346,955 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (12 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 (1829)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
No421-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)ALANINVEST LLC
Head officerPAUL XUEREB
Managing agentTRISTAR EQUITIES
Last registered2025-09-08

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$8,896,000 $533,760
2026$8,241,000 $494,460
2027$7,589,000 $455,340

The city's market estimate has fallen 15% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNATURALGAS

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Chow HouseChineseGrade PendingMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
6 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading, Food Protection, 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).

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

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

SubwayW 4 St-Wash Sq — A B C D E F M · 750 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Houston St — 1 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 6 Av / West Houston St — M55 · 550 ft
Citi BikeThompson St & Bleecker St · 400 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Bike facilityPainted bike lane mapped within 75 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 003 Charrette School
Middle: M.S. 297. 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

181 Bleecker Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

39 311 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 TRISTAR EQUITIES — 19 buildings, 248 units. Grades across the portfolio: A13 · B5 · D1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
180 Thompson Street MN39 A
648 East 11 Street MN35 A
149 Sullivan Street MN33 B
192 Bleecker Street MN22 A
518 West 152 Street MN21 A
55 West 83 Street MN21 A
246 West 73 Street MN12 A
341 West 88 Street MN10 A
239 East 73 Street MN8 B
924 3 Avenue MN8 A
491 West 22 Street MN7 A
316 West 90 Street MN6 A
464 Broome Street MN5 A
200 Avenue of the Americas MN5 B
462 Broome Street MN4 A
77 Warren Street MN4 B
958 Madison Avenue MN4 B
34 Avenue B MN2 A
181 Bleecker Street MN2 D

Sales, deeds & mortgages

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-12-09Deed $6,612,500 — from CALENDULA REALTY CORP. to ALANINVEST LLC $6,612,500
2022-12-02Sold for $6,612,500 $6,612,500 $3,306,250

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20179420116
20188190321
2019101024
2020005016
2021002114
20222042210
2023003014
20240170210
202501220427
202620120519
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The last 12 months — 28 records

DateRecord
2026-09-26311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-09-23311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2026-08-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-08-28311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-23311: Air Quality — Restaurant Odor
2026-08-18Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE — grade Z · mice evidence
2026-08-16311: Air Quality — Restaurant Odor
2026-07-15Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-07-03311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-07-01311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-06-24Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH PARTITION WORK ON 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2026-04-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2026-04-21Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-02-26311: Food Establishment — Food Protection
2026-02-11Boiler inspection
2026-02-05Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE
2026-02-04311: Food Establishment — Food Temperature
2026-01-25311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-01-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-24HPD class C: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WIRE GLASS PANE AT SKYLIGHT AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 3rd ST
2025-12-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-12-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-12-15311: Food Establishment — Handwashing
2025-11-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-03Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE
2025-10-30Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE · mice evidence

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-26311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-09-23311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2026-08-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-08-28311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-23311: Air Quality — Restaurant Odor
2026-08-18Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE — grade Z · mice evidence
2026-08-16311: Air Quality — Restaurant Odor
2026-07-15Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-07-03311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-07-01311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-06-24Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH PARTITION WORK ON 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$100,000
2026-04-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2026-04-21Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-02-26311: Food Establishment — Food Protection
2026-02-11Boiler inspection
2026-02-05Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE
2026-02-04311: Food Establishment — Food Temperature
2026-01-25311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-01-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-24HPD class C: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WIRE GLASS PANE AT SKYLIGHT AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 3rd ST
2025-12-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-12-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-12-15311: Food Establishment — Handwashing
2025-11-21311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-11-03Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE
2025-10-30Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE · mice evidence
2025-09-29311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-09-12Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE — grade C · mice evidence
2025-08-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-07-27311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-07-08Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE
2025-05-28311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-05-20311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-05-16311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-05-16311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-04-17311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-04-10311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-04-08311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-03-31311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-03-27311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-03-16311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-03-12311: Illegal Tree Damage — Bicycle Chained to Tree
2025-02-22311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2025-01-26311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024
2024-12-27311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2024-12-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-12-17311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024-12-17311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024-09-24311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2024-09-23DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-03-11Restaurant inspection: CHOW HOUSE — grade B · mice evidence
2024-01-22311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2024-01-18311: Water System — Hydrant Knocked Over/Missing (WC)
2023
2023-12-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2023-12-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2023-11-27HPD 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
2023-05-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-09Deed $6,612,500 — from CALENDULA REALTY CORP. to ALANINVEST LLC$6,612,500
2022-12-02Sold for $6,612,500$6,612,500
2022-08-27311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2022-08-14311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2022-07-11Boiler inspection
2022-06-06311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2022-04-03311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2022-03-18Permit Sign — Signed-off
2022-03-17Job filed: ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,925
2022-03-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-05-12Boiler inspection
2021-05-02311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2021-04-23311: Blocked Driveway — Partial Access
2021-02-01LDMK — from NYC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2020
2020-09-24311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2020-09-19311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2020-09-12311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2020-08-24Boiler inspection
2020-05-21311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-04-10311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2019
2019-03-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-02-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-01-07Boiler inspection
2019-01-04311: Water System — Hydrant Knocked Over/Missing (WC)
2018
2018-10-14311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2018-09-22311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2018-09-15311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2018-09-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-09-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-08-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-08-05311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2018-07-31Asbestos abatement: Removal — Incinia Contracting, Inc.
2018-07-18Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2018-06-26Job filed: FACADE REPAIR WORK TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS WITH ENLARGED OPENINGS, REPLACEMENT/RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND PARAPET, AND FACADE PAINT$11,865
2018-06-26Job filed: REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT BRICK MASONRY FACADE WALL AND PARAPET WALL. WORK TO INCLUDE WINDOW LINTEL WORK AND PARTIAL DEMO.$32,400
2018-06-26Job filed: FACADE REPAIR WORK TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS WITH ENLARGED OPENINGS, REPLACEMENT/RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND PARAPET, AND FACADE PAINT$11,865
2018-06-26Job filed: REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT BRICK MASONRY FACADE WALL AND PARAPET WALL. WORK TO INCLUDE WINDOW LINTEL WORK AND PARTIAL DEMO.$32,400
2018-06-24311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2018-06-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-09311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2018-04-12311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2018-04-06DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT
2018-03-23Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2018-03-13Boiler inspection
2018-02-06311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2017
2017-12-01311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2017-11-03Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2017-11-02Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED DURING BUILDING ALTERATION, FILED SEPARATELY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING$5,500
2017-10-04Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-09-15DOB violation EVCAT1: VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TEST
2017-08-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-08-05311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-04-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-04-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-04-21Job filed: REFILING OF APPLICATION NO. APPLICATION NO. 104203960 FOR REPLACEMENT BOILER. REPLACEMENT BURNER UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$18,000
2017-02-08DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2017-01-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-01-17DOB violation LANDMK:
2017-01-17DOB violation LANDMK:
2017-01-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF WALL ANCHORS TO BRACE FRONT, REAR AND EAST WALLS; NO CHANGE TO USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION$15,000
2017-01-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF WALL ANCHORS TO BRACE FRONT, REAR AND EAST WALLS; NO CHANGE TO USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION$15,000
2016
2016-12-30ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECRTION,ON 2ND FL BRICK MASONRY HAS FALLEN EXPOSING THE LIN
2016-12-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-12-19Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2016-12-19Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2016-11-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-11-18311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2016-11-18DOB complaint, category ?
2016-11-17DOB violation C: FM 3 STORY WOOD FRAME BEARING WALLS W/STUCCO FINISH&BRICK WALL@FRONT FACADE.EMERG WORK DONE TO STABILIZE FRONT,REAR&EAST WALLS TH
2016-11-17DOB violation C: EMERG WORK.3 STORY WOOD FRAME BEARING WALLSW/STUCCO FINISH&BRICK WALL @FRONT FACADE.SEVERE BULDGING @ FRONT,REAR&EAST WALLS.OTHER
2016-11-16Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-11-14Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. LIVE
2016-11-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2016-11-13ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN: NOTED: FRONT FACADE EXP#1 AT 2ND & 3RD FL LEVEL MASONRY HAS SEPARATED & FALLEN ONTO PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY OF BLE$5,000
2016-11-13DOB complaint, category ?
2016-09-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-09-15Job filed: INSTALL THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM @ 1ST FLOOR IN CONJUNCTION WITH #122785575 AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATI$5,500
2016-07-22Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-07-16311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2016-07-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-07-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-07-05Job filed: EXISTING RESTAURANT RENOVATION WITH PARTITION & PLUMBING WORK AT 1ST FLOOR & CELLAR. ERECT NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS & COUNTERS. INSTALL NEW K$96,500
2014
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2013
2013-09-10311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-04-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-03-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-02-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-02-11311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-05-04Permit PL — ISSUED
2008
2008-10-29DOB complaint, category ?
2008-08-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-08-20Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS INCLUDING PARTITIONS, FLOORS, TILES, FINISHES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$49,900
2008-07-08DOB complaint, category ?
2008-02-05DOB complaint, category ?
2008-02-05DOB violation C:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-09-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2005-09-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-08-22Job filed: A2$1,000
2001
2001-07-18DOB complaint, category ?
1991
1991-04-10Permit EW — ISSUED
1990
1990-06-01DOB complaint, category ?
1971
1971-07-08Mortgage — from CALENDULA REALTY CORP to PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS BANK
1971-07-08Deed — from 181 BLEECKER STREETCORP to CALENDULA REALTY CORP
1971-06-17Deed — from PETRILLO, SALVATORE to CALENDULA REALTY CORP

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