The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 64% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 8.6. In ZIP 10016, 71% of residential buildings hold an A and
4% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-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
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
5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Curb Condition (3) · Street Condition (1) · Illegal Parking (1).
Filed construction activity
$203,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (6 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 (1921)
Yes
Six or more residential units (7)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)
108 EAST 37TH STREET OWNERS CORP.
Head officer
ARENT VENEMA
Managing agent
IRVINE REALTY GROUP, INC
Last registered
2025-11-01
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
$4,199,000
$1,889,550
2026
$5,039,000
$2,267,550
2027
$5,313,000
$2,390,850
The city's market estimate has risen
27% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
Facade (Local Law 11)
SWARMP — "Safe With A Repair and Maintenance Program": known facade conditions that must be repaired (cycle 9)
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.
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
Subway
33 St — 6 · 900 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Grand Central-42 St — 4 5 6 7 S · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Lexington Av / E 37 St — M101 M102 M103 · 250 ft
Citi Bike
Lexington Ave & E 36 St · 350 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.
5 311 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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $85,000 on
1988-10-17 (lender: Independence Svgs Bk). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2024-10-31
RPTT&RET $1,330,000 — from XU, FANG; KOH, BENJAMIN K to SENNETT, REBECCA LYNN; EBERLE, TIMOTHY K
$1,330,000
2024-10-24
Sold for $1,330,000
$1,330,000
$190,000
2021-03-04
RPTT&RET $480,000 — from FRAGA, PHD, ELIZABETH; SOLTERO, DAVID to M.S.N.3 REALTY LLC
$480,000
2021-02-17
Sold for $480,000
$480,000
$68,571
2020-08-26
RPTT&RET $710,000 — from GOMES DA SILVA NETO, JOSE LEONARDO to CHEBOTAREV, TANYA; RIVIN, GEORGE
$710,000
2020-08-05
Sold for $710,000
$710,000
$101,429
2017-12-28
RPTT&RET $2,625,000 — from COHEN, MARINA E to JACOBY, ARI
$2,625,000
2017-12-19
Sold for $2,625,000
$2,625,000
$375,000
2013-06-24
RPTT&RET $1,312,000 — from AGAH, JAMES; AGAH, WENDY to KOH, BENJAMIN K; XU, FANG
$1,312,000
2013-04-18
RPTT&RET $385,000 — from ESTATE OF ARTHUR SCHOR to SOLTERO, DAVID; FRAGA, ELIZABETH PH.D
$385,000
2011-04-04
RPTT&RET $1,625,000 — from DOWNEY, JEFFREY; DOWNEY, VICTORIA to VENEMA, ARENT PIETER DOUWE; SCHUESSLER, TANYA DARLENE
$1,625,000
2009-10-01
RPTT&RET $925,000 — from ESTATE OF ANNE H. VANBUREN; VANBUREN, ALICE C to AGAH, WENDY; AGAH, JAMES
$925,000
2006-07-11
RPTT&RET $1,349,000 — from HUNT, DAVID; RECARTE, THAIS to DOWNEY, JEFFREY; DOWNEY, VICTORIA
$1,349,000
2004-11-24
RPTT&RET $1,660,000 — from EIN, JON SPENCER to DIDDY, MATTHEW S; COHEN, MARINA E
$1,660,000
1988-10-17
Mortgage $85,000 — from 108 E 37TH ST OWRS CP to INDEPENDENCE SVGS BK
$85,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
16
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
1
1
2
2
6
2018
0
1
1
0
2
4
2019
4
4
4
0
4
16
2020
1
2
4
2
2
11
2021
6
1
3
2
1
13
2022
0
0
4
0
1
5
2023
0
0
1
0
2
3
2024
0
0
1
2
2
5
2025
7
0
6
0
3
16
2026
6
2
1
0
0
9
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2025-04-08Job filed: FILE-SUPPORTED PIPE SCAFFOLD AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$7,000
2025-03-20Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-01-29311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2025-01-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024
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
2024-10-31RPTT&RET $1,330,000 — from XU, FANG; KOH, BENJAMIN K to SENNETT, REBECCA LYNN; EBERLE, TIMOTHY K$1,330,000
2022-11-02HPD 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
2022-05-18Boiler inspection
2022-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
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
2021
2021-08-10311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2021-08-04311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2021-08-03Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2021-05-17Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-04-22Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2021-04-13Boiler inspection
2021-04-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2021-03-04RPTT&RET $480,000 — from FRAGA, PHD, ELIZABETH; SOLTERO, DAVID to M.S.N.3 REALTY LLC$480,000
2021-03-03DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-02-24Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-02-17Sold for $480,000$480,000
2021-01-07Job filed: Installation of unit as per plans filed herewith.$10,000
2021-01-07Job filed: Installation of plumbing fixtures as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy.$18,000
2020
2020-12-21Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF DENTAL OFFICE TO INCLUDE PARTITIONS AND FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$48,000
2020-12-04ECB CLASS - 1 violation: DOOR RESTRICTOR NOT WORKING. (CEASE USED)REPAIR , RE INSPECTION REQUIRED, COMMUNICATION DEFECTIVE REPAIR. SOUND FROM CABIN REPAIR,$1,250
2020-11-09311: Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service
2020-10-26311: Mass Gathering Complaint — Mass Gathering
2020-08-26RPTT&RET $710,000 — from GOMES DA SILVA NETO, JOSE LEONARDO to CHEBOTAREV, TANYA; RIVIN, GEORGE$710,000
2020-08-05Sold for $710,000$710,000
2020-06-02Boiler inspection
2020-04-01311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2020-03-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2019
2019-12-12311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2019-12-12DOB complaint, category ?
2019-11-20Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 8: SAFE
2019-10-01Elevator permit: All work to comply with ASME A17.3 of 2002, as modified by Chapter K3 of 2014 NYC BC Appendix K section 3.10.12. $14,200
2019-09-20Boiler inspection
2019-08-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-07-02311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-06-26DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2019-06-10Job filed: FACADE REPAIRS.$20,000
2019-04-03Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2019-04-03Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2019-03-13ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO TAKE AND PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES SIDEWALK SHED, NETTING ETCWHERE REQRUIED TO PROTECT AND ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY FROM DOCU$10,000
2018-08-22311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-03-17DOB violation E:
2018-01-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-12-28RPTT&RET $2,625,000 — from COHEN, MARINA E to JACOBY, ARI$2,625,000
2017-12-27Boiler inspection
2017-12-19Sold for $2,625,000$2,625,000
2017-11-06HPD 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
2017-03-09DOB violation E:
2017-01-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-10-25HPD 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
2016-07-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-03-07DOB violation E:
2015
2015-10-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-10-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-10-19Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2015-10-15Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
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
2015-02-02HPD 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
2015-01-27DOB violation E:
2014
2014-11-26FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-02-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2013
2013-11-01311: Construction Safety Enforcement — SST Tracking Complaint
2013-11-01ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS AT JOB SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO ENGINEERING PLANS ON
2013-11-01DOB complaint, category ?
2013-06-24RPTT&RET $1,312,000 — from AGAH, JAMES; AGAH, WENDY to KOH, BENJAMIN K; XU, FANG$1,312,000
2013-05-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-05-10Job filed: HEREWITH FILE PLANS TO REPLACE THE BRICK AND STUCCO AT ROOF LEVEL ONLY. MINOR CONCRETE REPLACEMENT AT SIDEWALK LEVEL. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCC$60,000
2013-04-18RPTT&RET $385,000 — from ESTATE OF ARTHUR SCHOR to SOLTERO, DAVID; FRAGA, ELIZABETH PH.D$385,000
2012
2012-11-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-09-13DOB violation E:
2012-04-13Mortgage satisfied — from 108 EAST 37TH STREET OWNERS CORP to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK REALTY CORP
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-10-24Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 6: SWARMP
2011-10-24Facade (LL11) filing, cycle 7: SWARMP
2011-09-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-07-26RPTT&RET — from COHEN, MARINA EVA; DIDDY, MATTHEW SHAW to COHEN, MARINA EVA
2011-04-04RPTT&RET $1,625,000 — from DOWNEY, JEFFREY; DOWNEY, VICTORIA to VENEMA, ARENT PIETER DOUWE; SCHUESSLER, TANYA DARLENE$1,625,000
2011-03-31ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG NOTED NORTH ELEVATION EXP#1 CRACKS IN BRICKS DETERIORATED MORTAR JOINTS EAST ELEVATION EXP#2 VER$500
2011-01-25ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE AN ACCEPTABLE 6TH ROUND TECHNICAL REPORT IN COMPLIANCEW/CODE PROVISIONS: PERIODIC INSPECTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & A$800
2010
2010-09-14311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Shifted
2010-09-13311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2010-08-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-04-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO FILE AN ACCEPTABLE 6TH ROUND TECHNICAL REPORT IN COMPLIANCEWITH CODE PROVISIONS:PERIODIC INSP OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPUR$8,000
2009
2009-10-01RPTT&RET $925,000 — from ESTATE OF ANNE H. VANBUREN; VANBUREN, ALICE C to AGAH, WENDY; AGAH, JAMES$925,000
2009-01-11Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-11-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE 6TH ROUND TECHNICAL REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CODE PROVISIONS: PERIODIC INSPECTION OF EXTERIOR WAL$800
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-12-12DOB violation E:
2007-11-30DOB violation LL1198:
2006
2006-09-28DOB violation E:
2006-07-11RPTT&RET $1,349,000 — from HUNT, DAVID; RECARTE, THAIS to DOWNEY, JEFFREY; DOWNEY, VICTORIA$1,349,000
2005
2005-12-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-12-09Permit PL — ISSUED
2005-12-06Job filed: REPLACE GAS BOILER (NYC BOILER # MD39117-01). NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$22,400
2005-12-06Job filed: REPLACE GAS BOILER (NYC BOILER # MD39117-01). NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$22,400
2005-09-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-05-20Job filed: Application is filed for installation of split system, ductless, air conditioning units at roof, 6th and 7th floors. Construction of open, unenclosed $23,000
2004
2004-11-24RPTT&RET $1,660,000 — from EIN, JON SPENCER to DIDDY, MATTHEW S; COHEN, MARINA E$1,660,000
2002-08-20SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2002-08-20SAGE — from LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2001
2001-10-04DOB violation E: 1P21237
2001-08-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-07-17Job filed: Filing for brick replacement, brick repointing, window lintel & sill replacement on south facade. Masonry cleaning (non-acid), fiberglass cornice$100,000
2001-07-17Job filed: Filing for brick replacement, brick repointing, window lintel & sill replacement on south facade. Masonry cleaning (non-acid), fiberglass cornice$100,000
2001-07-17Job filed: Filing for brick replacement, brick repointing, window lintel & sill replacement on south facade. Masonry cleaning (non-acid), fiberglass cornice$100,000
2001-06-13Permit EQ — ISSUED
2001-06-06Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 25' DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91
2001-06-06Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 25' DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91
2001-05-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-05-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-05-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-03-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-01-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-01-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-01-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2000
2000-12-08Job filed: Demolish and construct new interior partitions and doors, HVAC ductwork and install plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings filed he$227,000
2000-12-08Job filed: Demolish and construct new interior partitions and doors, HVAC ductwork and install plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings filed he$227,000
2000-10-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-10-03Job filed: New interior partitions, new openings in exterior wall for AC units, and plumbin g fixtures as per plans. No change to use egress or occupancy under t$20,000
2000-10-03Job filed: New interior partitions, new openings in exterior wall for AC units, and plumbin g fixtures as per plans. No change to use egress or occupancy under t$20,000
2000-08-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-08-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-08-02Job filed: Removal of interior non-bearing partitions, new interior partitions, new opening in exterior wall for air conditioning unit, new plumbing fixtures as $25,000
2000-03-10DOB violation LL1081:
1999
1999-02-08Permit PL — ISSUED
1999-02-02Agreement — from 108 EAST 37TH STREETOWNERS CORP. to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY REALTY CORP.
1999-02-02Mortgage assigned — from INDEPENDENCE SAVINGSBANK to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY REALTY CORP.
1998
1998-06-30Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-06-30Permit EW — ISSUED
1997
1997-08-19Permit EW — ISSUED
1996
1996-12-05Permit PL — ISSUED
1996-10-31Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-10-31Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-04-23DOB violation E:
1988
1988-12-06DOB violation E:
1988-10-17Mortgage $85,000 — from 108 E 37TH ST OWRS CP to INDEPENDENCE SVGS BK$85,000
1988-09-19Mortgage satisfied — from HERBERT J FARBR ASOCINC to EASTERN TRADE ASSOC
1985
1985-11-15PAT — from WEBER, KAROLE to SCHRAG, RAYMOND; WEBER, ROBERT
1980
1980-08-18Deed — from 108 37 SPONSOR CORP to 108 EAST 37TH ST OWNERS
1980-08-18Deed — from HERB CO GAMMA INC to 108 37 SPONSOR CORP
1980-05-12Deed — from FARBER, HERBERT I to HERB CO GAMMA INC
1978
1978-03-16Deed — from HERBERT J FARBER ASCINC to FARBER, HERBERT J
1978-03-16Deed — from EASTERN TRADE ASSOCIATES to HERBERT J FARBER ASSOCTS
1978-03-16Mortgage — from HERBERT J FARBER ASCINC to EASTERN TRADE ASSOCIATES
1977
1977-12-12Deed — from DEVITO, RALPH; DEVITO, RON to EASTERN TRADE ASSOCIATES
1977-08-24Deed — from DEVITO PROPERTIES, INC to DE VITO, RALPH; TALIESEN EAST ASSOCDBA; DE VITO, RON
1977-03-15Mortgage — from DE VITO PROPERTIES INC to EASTERN TRADE ASSOCIATES
1977-02-15Deed — from DEVITO, RON; DEVITO, RALPH to DE VITO PROPERTIES INC
1977-02-15Mortgage — from DE VITO PROPERTIES INC to FOURTH FDRL S/L A OFN Y
1977-02-15Mortgage assigned — from GULACK, MAX A to FOURTH FDR S/L A OFN Y
1974
1974-09-30Mortgage — from TALIESEN EAST ASSOCIATES to DOBSON FACTORS INC
1973
1973-12-13Mortgage — from TALIESEN EAST ASSOCIATES to EASTERN TRADE ASSOCIATES
1971
1971-02-23Mortgage assigned — from MURRAY HILL MNGMT CORP to GULACK, MAX A
1970
1970-06-12Deed — from MURRAY HILL MNGMT CORP to TALIESEN EAST ASSOCIATES
1970-06-12Mortgage — from TALIESEN EAST ASSOCIATES to MURRAY HILL MNGMT CORP