A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 85% 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 13.3. In ZIP 10011, 68% 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
15 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 11 class B, 4 class A. Oldest open since 1974-03-28.
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.
What 311 hears from this address
16 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (6) · Missed Collection (3) · Encampment (2) · Homeless Person Assistance (1) · Commercial Disposal Complaint (1) · Illegal Dumping (1).
Filed construction activity
$501,500 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (14 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)
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)
496 DK PROPERTIES CORP
Head officer
JAMES KIM
Managing agent
Matthew Kim
Last registered
2025-07-11
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
$4,081,000
$1,836,450
2026
$4,353,000
$1,958,850
2027
$4,590,000
$2,065,500
The city's market estimate has risen
12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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.
1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2023 (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
14 St — 1 2 3 F L M · 400 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: full W 4 St-Wash Sq — A B C D E F M · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 6 Av / W 12 St — M55 · 100 ft
Citi Bike
W 11 St & 6 Ave · 400 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.
16 311 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.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $25,843 on
2021-10-07 (lender: Woori America 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
2021-10-07
Mortgage $25,843 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK
$25,843
2021-10-07
AL&R $4,630,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK
$4,630,000
2021-10-07
Agreement $4,630,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK
$4,630,000
2016-09-14
AL&R $5,250,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK
$5,250,000
2016-09-12
Agreement $5,250,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK
$5,250,000
2015-12-22
Mortgage $5,250,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES CORP. to 496 REALTY LLC
$5,250,000
2015-12-22
Deed $8,250,000 — from 496 REALTY LLC to 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP.
$8,250,000
2006-12-07
Mortgage $500,000 — from BREWSTER, JERRY; BREWSTER, SHARON to CHINATRUST BANK (USA)
$500,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
27
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
5
0
1
6
2018
0
0
0
0
1
1
2019
4
16
6
0
1
27
2020
0
0
0
0
0
0
2021
0
1
2
4
0
7
2022
0
0
3
0
3
6
2023
0
0
5
0
1
6
2024
0
0
7
0
1
8
2025
11
0
8
0
0
19
2026
1
0
4
0
2
7
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311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-04-29
HPD 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
2026-03-31
311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-03-02
Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.
2026-01-20
Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-05
311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-12-31
311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-12-31
Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.
2025-12-08
Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.
Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.
2025-10-24
Job filed: Interior tenant fit-out of existing drinking & eating establishment on first floor.
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-29Restaurant inspection: KIM'S KIMBAP — grade N
2026-05-19311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-04-29HPD 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
2026-03-31311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-03-02Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.$25,000
2025-10-29Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-10-28Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.$25,000
2025-10-24Job filed: Interior tenant fit-out of existing drinking & eating establishment on first floor.$77,500
2025-10-10Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.$20,000
2025-10-01Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-09-04Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-08-08311: Damaged Tree — Tree Alive - in Poor Condition
2025-08-01Job filed: Modifying existing domestic water, gas & sanitary system per updated architectural layout.$25,000
2025-07-21Job filed: Interior tenant fit-out of existing drinking & eating establishment on first floor.$77,500
2024
2024-12-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-22HPD 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
2023-06-15311: Consumer Complaint — Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store
2023-05-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-08-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-07-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-06-24311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2022-01-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-01-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-11-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-10-07Mortgage $25,843 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK$25,843
2021-10-07AL&R $4,630,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK$4,630,000
2021-10-07Agreement $4,630,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK$4,630,000
2021-10-01TL&R — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK
2021-09-15DOB complaint, category ?
2021-02-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019
2019-12-26DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-12-26DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-12-26DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-12-11DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-11-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-11-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR OUTSTANDING ECB
2019-11-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDING FOR THE OUTSTANDING
2019-11-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR THE OUTSTANDING
2019-11-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR OUTSTANDING ECB
2019-11-04DOB complaint, category ?
2019-10-24311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2019-10-24DOB complaint, category ?
2019-09-16311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2019-09-16DOB complaint, category ?
2019-08-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: SEC. 907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE FOUND AT 2ND,3RD & 4TH FL. REMEDY: DISCOTINUE ILLEGAL USE.
2019-08-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE # OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1;
2019-08-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF A SYSTEM OFAUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS WHERE IS REQUIRED AS PER BC 9003.2 & AC
2019-08-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT-RESIDENTIAL PURPOSE. DOB RECORDS INDICATE PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY APPROV
2019-08-19311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2019-08-17311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2019-08-10311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2019-08-10DOB complaint, category ?
2019-07-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-07-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-07-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2019-06-27Job filed: HEREWITH FILE TO RENOVATE EXIST. DELICATESSEN STORE INCLUDES NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES, MECHANICAL WORK, FLOOR COVERING, AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. THIS AP$142,000
2017-09-10HPD 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
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
2016-09-14AL&R $5,250,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK$5,250,000
2016-09-12Agreement $5,250,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP. to WOORI AMERICA BANK$5,250,000
2016-09-09Mortgage assigned — from 496 REALTY LLC to WOORI AMERICA BANK
2016-05-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-04-01Job filed: FILING FOR KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#122679226, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FILE$3,000
2016-03-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-03-24Job filed: 3 SPRINKLER HEAD RELOCATION CONNECTED FROM THE EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE. THE EXISTING HEADS TO BE RELOCATED PER NEW LAYOUT.$3,000
2016-03-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-02-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-02-24Job filed: HEREBY SUBMITTING TO FILE FOR MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF NON BEARING PARTITIONS, REPLACEMENT OF EX$12,500
2016-02-24Job filed: HEREBY SUBMITTING TO FILE FOR MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF NON BEARING PARTITIONS, REPLACEMENT OF EX$12,500
2016-02-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-02-23Job filed: REMOVAL OF INTERIOR PARTITION. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND MEANS OF EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$28,500
2016-02-11DOB complaint, category ?
2016-02-10311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2016-02-03Mortgage satisfied — from BREWSTER, JERRY; BREWSTER, SHARON to CTBC BANK CORP. (USA) FKA CHINATRUST BAN
2015-12-22Mortgage $5,250,000 — from 496 DK PROPERTIES CORP. to 496 REALTY LLC$5,250,000
2015-12-22Deed $8,250,000 — from 496 REALTY LLC to 496 DK PROPERTIES, CORP.$8,250,000
2015-12-12311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2014
2014-09-19Deed — from BREWSTER, SHARON to 496 REALTY LLC
2013
2013-11-21311: Other Enforcement — E10 Obstruction (Street/Sidewalk)
2013-11-21311: Other Enforcement — E10 Obstruction (Street/Sidewalk)
2013-10-12311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2013-10-12311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2013-10-12DOB complaint, category ?
2013-09-26DOB complaint, category ?
2013-09-06FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT)
2013-07-15Job filed: PROPOSE TO INSTALL 4 SPRINKLER HEADS TO EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$2,500
2013-07-15Job filed: PROPOSE TO INSTALL 4 SPRINKLER HEADS TO EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$2,500
2013-07-15Job filed: PROPOSE TO INSTALL ONE GAS FIRED HOT WATER BOILER IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 121336526. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$1,000
2013-06-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-04-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-04-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-04-23Job filed: PROPOSE TO RECONSTRUCT EXISTING ONE STORY AT REAR OF PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$34,524
2013-03-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-03-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-02-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-02-21Job filed: FILING FOR KITCHEN RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#121336526, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. COOKING EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL VENTILATION A$3,000
2012
2012-08-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-08-09Job filed: PROPOSE TO REMOVE EXISTING FINISHES, INCLUDING HUNG CEILING, EXISTING BUILT INS, A/C DUCTWORK AND MINOR MASONRY FILL-IN ALL AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS SUBMI$20,000
2012-08-09Job filed: PROPOSE TO REFURBISH EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AT FIRST AND CELLAR FLOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$260,380
2012-04-26Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-04-26Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-04-25Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS . NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF
2012-04-25Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD 33' HIGH OFF SHED AS PER PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING.NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. PIPE S
2012-03-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-05-22311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2010-07-23311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010-06-08311: General Construction/Plumbing — Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling
2010-06-08DOB complaint, category ?
2010-02-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2006
2006-12-07Mortgage $500,000 — from BREWSTER, JERRY; BREWSTER, SHARON to CHINATRUST BANK (USA)$500,000
1996
1996-07-25Deed — from BREWSTER, JERRY; BLAUSTEIN, JOSEPH J. to BREWSTER, JERRY; BREWSTER, SHARON
1993
1993-12-16DOB complaint, category ?
1993-12-15DOB violation ES:
1993-11-19DOB complaint, category ?
1990
1990-07-16DOB violation ES:
1982
1982-09-07Mortgage satisfied — from GOLD LEAF FRAME SHOP,INC to SWITZEN, MAX
1978
1978-10-20HPD 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
1978-10-20HPD class A: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT REAR WALL 2 & 3 STYS PUB HALL.
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 3 STY PUB HALL.
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE 2 STY EXTENSION ROOF
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS FROM PUB HALL BULKHEAD TO ROOF.
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPAR
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WIT
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLG AT CENTER CELLAR.
1978-10-20HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS 1 STY PUB HALL TO CELLAR.
1974
1974-03-28HPD class A: D26-21.03 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS AT STAIRS PUBLIC HALL ALL STY.
1974-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING & WALLS CELLAR FRONT.
1974-03-28HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THROUGHOUT.
1974-03-28HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKER HEADS PUBLIC HALL ALL STYS.
1970
1970-09-24Deed — from GOLD LEAF FRAME SHOPINC to BLAUSTEIN, JOSEPH J
1970-09-02Deed — from SWITZEN, MARK to GOLD LEAF FRAME SHOPINC
1970-09-02Mortgage — from GOLD LEAF FRAME SHOPINC to SWITZEN, MAX