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171 8 Avenue · Manhattan · BBL 1007420039 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

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

20 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (4) · Illegal Parking (3) · Homeless Person Assistance (3) · Graffiti (2) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1) · Taxi Report (1).

Filed construction activity

$2,853,820 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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,482,000 $1,566,900
2026$3,560,000 $1,602,000
2027$3,645,000 $1,640,250

The city's market estimate has risen 5% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: MENTAL-MORAL IMPROVE

Building systems

Heating fuelNO2FUEL

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
The Joyce TheaterAmericanA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

9 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2011 (1 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

Subway14 St — A C E L · 650 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
18 St — 1 · 950 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 8 Av / W 17 St — M20 · 350 ft
Citi BikeW 20 St & 8 Ave · 300 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 011: The Sarah J. Garnet Elementary 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

171 8 Avenue

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

20 311 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: $400,000 on 1982-01-19 (lender: City Of New York). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2015-09-04Deed $16,000,000 — from BALLET TECH FOUNDATION, INC.; ORIGINAL BALLETS FOUNDATION, INC. to THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC. $16,000,000
2012-09-26CNTR $2,000,000 — from BALLET TECH FOUNDATION, INC. to JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC. $2,000,000
1982-01-19Mortgage $400,000 — from ORIGINAL BALLETS FDN,INC; ELGIN THEATRE FDN, INC. to CITY OF NEW YORK $400,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017012036
20185250214
20190180110
2020001012
202110130115
20220270110
20237392122
20243370417
20250270110
2026004048
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The last 12 months — 9 records

DateRecord
2026-09-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2026-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2026-08-26Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2026-08-12311: Litter Basket Request — New Basket
2026-08-04Restaurant inspection: THE JOYCE THEATER — grade A
2026-05-14311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-04-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-22Boiler inspection
2025-10-26311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2026-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2026-08-26Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2026-08-12311: Litter Basket Request — New Basket
2026-08-04Restaurant inspection: THE JOYCE THEATER — grade A
2026-05-14311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-04-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-01-22Boiler inspection
2025
2025-10-26311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2025-09-15311: Curb Condition — Curb Defect-Metal Protruding
2025-07-31FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-07-31FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2025-07-23311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-07-22311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-07-21311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-07-01311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2025-05-22311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-03-21Boiler inspection
2024
2024-11-20311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2024-10-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-07-18311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Collapsed
2024-06-26311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-06-24FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2024-06-24FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-06-24FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-04-15311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024-04-11311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-03-26Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2024-03-26Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2024-03-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — JL Abatement Corp.
2024-03-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — JL Abatement Corp.
2024-03-06311: Sanitation Worker or Vehicle Complaint — Inappropriate Behavior
2024-02-27Boiler inspection
2024-02-24311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-01-24Job filed: INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN US$10,000
2023
2023-12-28Permit Supported Scaffold — Permit Issued
2023-12-28Permit Sidewalk Shed — Permit Issued
2023-12-27Job filed: INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN US$10,000
2023-12-14311: Taxi Report — Driver Report - Passenger
2023-11-28311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-11-03Job filed: Filing for renovations at cellar, 1st floor, and rooftop. Scope includes new rooftop acoustic barriers, patching and repair of existing roof membrane,$70,000
2023-11-02Job filed: Repair 30 square feet of concrete spalling along basement ceiling in boiler room. At roof, install new steel dunnage framing on top of existing steel $255,980
2023-10-31Job filed: Mechanical modifications to include HVAC replacement and replacement of associated ductwork. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$1,050,000
2023-10-05311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-09-06Job filed: facade repairs as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy.$500,000
2023-07-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-07-10FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2023-07-10FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-07-10FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2023-05-01311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2023-04-25311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-04-22311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2023-02-16SMIS — from BALLET TECH FOUNDATION, INC.
2023-02-16DECL — from JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF CULTE
2023-02-14311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-02-14311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-01-31Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-19311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2022-11-29FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2022-11-29FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-11-09311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2022-11-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-06-28Boiler inspection
2022-06-17311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Passenger
2022-06-11311: Encampment — N/A
2022-06-11311: Encampment — N/A
2022-04-12311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021
2021-11-03Job filed: facade repairs as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy.$500,000
2021-10-18Boiler inspection — defects found
2021-10-06311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-09-26311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2021-08-01311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2021-07-27311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2021-07-13311: Encampment — N/A
2021-06-10311: Dirty Conditions — E5 Loose Rubbish
2021-03-30311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-03-19311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-03-10311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-03-08311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-03-06311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-02-26311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2021-01-11311: Noise - Helicopter — Other
2020
2020-09-02311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2020-02-21Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-31311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-11-18FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2019-10-30311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2019-10-17311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2019-10-05311: Lost Property — Bag/Wallet
2019-10-01311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2019-09-21311: Sidewalk Condition — Newspaper Box Complaint
2019-07-18311: Air Quality — Air: Dust, Other (Use Comments) (AE5)
2019-04-26311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2019-03-20Boiler inspection
2018
2018-11-16311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-11-13FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2018-11-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-10-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2018-09-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-09-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-09-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF THE TEMPORARY PLATFORM AND TEMPORARY STAGE EXTENSION FOR THE RUN OF THE EVENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLI$119,280
2018-09-14Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS IN THE THEATER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$50,000
2018-09-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF THE TEMPORARY PLATFORM AND TEMPORARY STAGE EXTENSION FOR THE RUN OF THE EVENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLI$119,280
2018-07-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-07-13311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2018-07-07311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-05-31Boiler inspection
2018-04-20311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2017
2017-10-06Boiler inspection
2017-08-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-15311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2017-05-22FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2017-01-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2016
2016-11-16311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-11-11311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2016-11-05311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2016-08-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-08-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2016-06-03Job filed: INSTALLATION OF THE TEMPORARY PLATFORM FOR THE RUN OF THE EVENT. INSTALLATION OF THE TEMPORARY STAGE EXTENSION FOR THE RUN OF THE EVENT. NO CHANGE IN $119,280
2016-06-03Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS IN THE THEATER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$50,000
2016-05-29311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-05-18311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-05-09311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2016-04-27FDNY inspection (OTHER)
2016-04-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-04-07FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2016-02-22Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2016-01-06311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2015
2015-09-04Deed $16,000,000 — from BALLET TECH FOUNDATION, INC.; ORIGINAL BALLETS FOUNDATION, INC. to THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC.$16,000,000
2015-09-04SMIS — from THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC. to BALLET TECH FOUNDATION, INC.
2015-08-25311: Homeless Person Assistance — No Status Call
2015-08-20311: Homeless Person Assistance — No Status Call
2015-08-19311: Homeless Person Assistance — No Status Call
2015-05-01FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2015-01-19311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2014
2014-06-25311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2014-04-21FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2014-04-17311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2014-04-13311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2014-04-11311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2013
2013-10-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2013-06-17FDNY inspection (THEATER)
2013-06-03311: Bike/Roller/Skate Chronic — N/A
2012
2012-09-26CNTR $2,000,000 — from BALLET TECH FOUNDATION, INC. to JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC.$2,000,000
2012-08-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-03-12311: Homeless Encampment — N/A
2012-03-02311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Grating - Defective
2012-03-02311: Sewer — Sewer Odor (SA2)
2012-02-23311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2012-02-15311: Sewer — Sewer Odor (SA2)
2012-02-14311: Indoor Air Quality — Other (Explain Below)
2012-02-14311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2012-02-03311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2011
2011-08-03311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2011-06-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-04-23311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2011-04-19311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2011-04-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2011-03-04311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2011-02-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010
2010-07-23311: Consumer Complaint — False Advertising
2010-05-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2005
2005-12-06Agreement — from NYCDOT DIV. OF FRANCHISES, CONCESSIONS, to THE JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION, INC.
2002
2002-09-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-09-12Job filed: Renovationof existing conditions for installation of new ADA seating. There is no increase to the number of persons presently approved at site. No cha$42,000
2001
2001-04-11DOB violation CMQ:
1997
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-12-31DOB complaint, category ?
1995
1995-08-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-07-06DOB complaint, category ?
1992-01-17DOB complaint, category ?
1991
1991-05-17MISC — from MORGAN CMMNTY DEVELCORP
1990
1990-01-31Mortgage satisfied — from ORIGINAL BALLTS FDNTINC; ELGIN THEATRE FDNT INC to MORGAN COMMUNITY DVLP CP
1982
1982-01-19Mortgage $400,000 — from ORIGINAL BALLETS FDN,INC; ELGIN THEATRE FDN, INC. to CITY OF NEW YORK$400,000
1981
1981-07-22LEAS — from ORIGINAL BALLETS FNDTN to ELGIN THEATRE FNDTN
1981-07-22Mortgage — from ELGIN THEATRE FNDTN; ORIGINAL BALLETS FNDTN to MORGAN COMMUNITY DVLPMN
1981-07-22Mortgage assigned — from ORIGINAL BALLETS FNDTN to MORGAN COMMUNITY DVLPMNT
1979
1979-01-11Deed — from HELVELIA RLTY INC to ORIGINAL BALLETS FNDN
1979-01-11MISC — from TALAS AMUSEMENT CORP
1979-01-11MISC — from ZANETTI, MARIA
1979-01-11MISC — from GOLDWEP NOMINEE HOLDCO
1978
1978-12-26Mortgage assigned — from PRUDENTIAL SVGS BANK to GOLDWEP NOMINEE HOLDCO
1975
1975-02-26Deed — from CINEHOGS INC to HELNETIA REALTY INC
1974
1974-04-03Deed — from TOLAS AMUSEMENT CORP to CINEBAGS INC
1974-03-19Mortgage — from CINEBAGS INC to SCHERER, JACK F
1966
1966-06-22Agreement — from CINEBOGS INC; M & M AMUSEMENT CO INC to WEST SIDE SAVINGS BANK
1966-06-22Mortgage assigned — from CINEBOGS INC; M & M AMUSEMENT CO INC to WEST SIDE SAVINGS BANK
1966-06-20Deed — from TALAS AMUSEMENT CORP to CINEBOGS INC
1966-06-20Mortgage — from CINEBOGS INC to TALAS AMUSEMENT CORP
1966-06-20Mortgage — from M & M AMUSEMENT CO INC; CINEBOGS INC to WEST SIDE SAVINGS BANK
1966-06-20SAGE — from WEST SIDE SAVINGS BANK; ZANETTI MARIO
1966-06-20Mortgage assigned — from MUTUAL LIFE INS CO OF NY to WEST SIDE SAVINGS BANK

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