A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 89% 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 25. In ZIP 10018, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and
8% 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
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
Patterns
2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 2).
3 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Sidewalk Condition (1).
Filed construction activity
$20,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (3 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)
537 9TH AVE LLC
Head officer
Chris Meskouris
Managing agent
537 9TH AVE LLC
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
$2,584,000
$1,162,800
2026
$2,899,000
$1,304,550
2027
$2,972,000
$1,337,400
The city's market estimate has risen
15% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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.
2 311 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.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $263,050 on
1999-07-16 (lender: Greenpoint Mortgagecorp.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2019-03-13
Deed $4,000,000 — from 20 MAIDEN LANE ASSOCIATES, LLC to 537 9TH AVE, LLC
$4,000,000
2019-02-27
Sold for $4,000,000
$4,000,000
$1,333,333
2004-08-31
Deed $1,525,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN J to 20 MAIDEN LANE ASSOCIATES LLC
$1,525,000
2004-02-20
M&CON $500,000 — from GANEZER, EILEEN; GANEZER, MURRAY to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$500,000
2004-02-20
AL&R $500,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
$500,000
1999-07-16
Mortgage $263,051 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP.
$263,051
1995-04-03
Mortgage $162,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to GREENPOINT BANK
$162,000
1988-08-01
Mortgage $76,952 — from GANEZER, EILEEN; GANEZER, MURRAYIND to EUROPEAN AMERICAN BANK
$76,952
1986-12-23
Mortgage $250,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to EUROPEAN AMERICAN BK
$250,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
18
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
3
0
2
5
2018
0
0
3
0
1
4
2019
0
0
15
2
1
18
2020
0
0
6
0
0
6
2021
4
2
2
0
0
8
2022
2
0
2
0
0
4
2023
0
3
2
0
0
5
2024
0
0
5
0
1
6
2025
0
2
2
0
2
6
2026
0
0
2
0
1
3
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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
2024
2024-12-26311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-12-26Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2024-11-21Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-10-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-10Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-01HPD 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
2023
2023-10-04DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-07-06311: Obstruction — Trash or Recycling
2023-05-15ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OBSERVED GAS PIPING IN PUBLIC HALLWAY ON THE THIRD FLOOR WHICH CONTRARY TO NYC CODE (14.3.3) C26-1325.0 FGH -E2 ANG FGC404.1. GAS $1,250
2023-05-05DOB complaint, category ?
2023-01-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022
2022-10-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-07-13Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-06-23Job filed: FILING TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE PERMITS FOR (3) EXISTING AC COMPRESSORS ON ROOF. NO NEW WORK IS PROPOSED.$5,000
2022-02-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021
2021-09-03FDNY inspection (RISK)
2021-09-03FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2021-04-14Bedbug 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
2021-03-30Permit Construction Fence — Signed-off
2021-03-24Job filed: Filing to Install Temporarily Fence for store front at the existing Commercial space.$2,000
2021-03-22Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2021-03-12Job filed: Filing for minor interior work at the existing Restaurant, flooring, finishes and carpentry. No change in Use egress or occupancy.$13,000
2020
2020-12-29311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2019-03-13Deed $4,000,000 — from 20 MAIDEN LANE ASSOCIATES, LLC to 537 9TH AVE, LLC$4,000,000
2019-02-27Sold for $4,000,000$4,000,000
2018
2018-09-20311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018-06-24311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2018-06-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-06311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2017
2017-12-21311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2017-11-28311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2017-11-28311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2017-08-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-12-14311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
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
2012-12-12Job filed: INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE, OR EGRESS.$3,000
2012-09-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-08-15Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-08-10Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-08-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-08-06DOB complaint, category ?
2012-07-06Job filed: PROPOSED: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT.NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY USE OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$60,000
2012-06-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-05-03311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2011
2011-12-09311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010-01-08311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2008
2008-08-22Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2008-08-20Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2007
2007-06-16ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL. DEFECT NOTED: APPROX 1/2"WIDE X 3'-0 LONG CRACKS OPEN UP & BRICK MOROTR'S JOINTS ARE MISSI$350
2007-06-15DOB complaint, category ?
2004
2004-10-08Mortgage satisfied — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2004-10-08TL&R — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2004-08-31Deed $1,525,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN J to 20 MAIDEN LANE ASSOCIATES LLC$1,525,000
2004-02-20M&CON $500,000 — from GANEZER, EILEEN; GANEZER, MURRAY to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$500,000
2004-02-20Mortgage assigned — from GREENPOINT MTG FUNDING INC AS SUCCESSOR to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA
2004-02-20AL&R $500,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIA$500,000
2001
2001-05-23DOB complaint, category ?
2001-04-24DOB complaint, category ?
2001-02-02DOB complaint, category ?
2000
2000-06-29Mortgage satisfied — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to EUROPEAN AMERICAN BANK
1999-07-16Agreement — from GANEZER, EILEEN; GANEZER, MURRAY to GREEPOINT MTGE. CORP.
1999-07-16Mortgage assigned — from GREENPOINT BANK to GREENPOINT MTGE. CORP.
1999-07-16Mortgage assigned — from GANEZER, EILEEN; GANEZER, MURRAY to GREENPOINT MTGE. CORP.
1999-07-16Mortgage $263,051 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP.$263,051
1996
1996-04-29DOB violation C:
1996-04-29DOB violation C:
1996-04-10DOB violation C:
1996-04-10DOB violation C:
1995
1995-07-11Permit PL — ISSUED
1995-07-06Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-04-03Mortgage $162,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to GREENPOINT BANK$162,000
1995-02-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1990
1990-08-09ECB Non-Hazardous violation: ALTERED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ALT 825-88 NEW REAR EXTENSION ADDED TO 1 STORY RETAIL STORE CAR$285
1989
1989-01-30ECB Non-Hazardous violation: ALTERED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID C OF O UNDER ALTERATION #825/88 FOR THRU OLUT REMEDEY DISCONTINUE THE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY $250
1989-01-30ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED- HAVING ERECTED AN ONE(1) STORY EXTENSION AT REAR ABOUT 14'-0" DEEP 20'-0" WIDE 13'-2" HIGHT$250
1988
1988-08-01Agreement — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN INDV to EUROPEAN AMERICAN BK
1988-08-01Mortgage $76,952 — from GANEZER, EILEEN; GANEZER, MURRAYIND to EUROPEAN AMERICAN BANK$76,952
1987
1987-06-17CERT — from COMMONWEALTH LAND ETAL
1987-02-11Mortgage satisfied — from JANICE EQUITIES CORP to CROSSMAN, GEORGE
1986
1986-12-23Mortgage $250,000 — from GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN to EUROPEAN AMERICAN BK$250,000
1981
1981-01-23Deed — from 537 NINTH AVE CORP to GANEZER, MURRAY; GANEZER, EILEEN
1980
1980-06-12Deed — from MID DIVESTING CORP to 537 NINTH AVE CORP
1980-06-12MISC — from GROSSMAN, GEORGE
1978
1978-12-05Deed — from MID-CENTRAL PROPERTIES to LEIDESDORE, ARTHUR D; WEPRIN, JACK TR; SANDERS, MARTIN
1978-11-28Deed — from MID CENTRAL PROP LTDETA; LEIDESDORF, ARTHUR D; SANDERS, MARTIN; WAPRIN, JACK to MID DIVESTING CORP
1973
1973-07-03Deed — from KARTER, LAWRENCE B; MOHR, LAWRENCE J to MID CENTRAL PROP LTD
1971
1971-09-13Deed — from GROSSMAN, GEORGE to JANICE EQUITIES CORP
1971-09-13Deed — from JANICE EQUITIES CORP to KARTER, LAWRENCE B; MOHR, LAWRENCE J
1971-09-13Mortgage — from JANICE EQUITIES CORP to GROSSMAN, GEORGE