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171 3 Avenue · Manhattan · BBL 1008970043 · 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, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% 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 0. In ZIP 10003, 67% of residential buildings hold an A and 4% 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

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

3 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (1) · Damaged Tree (1) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. 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 (1847)
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).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,396,000 $203,760
2026$3,404,000 $204,240
2027$3,264,000 $195,840

The city's market estimate has fallen 4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Onigiri TanakayaJapaneseA—

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 6 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

Subway3 Av — L · 600 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
14 St-Union Sq — 4 5 6 L N Q R W · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial
BusNearest boarding stop: 3 Av / E 17 St — M101 M102 M103 · 100 ft
Citi BikeE 15 St & 3 Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Middle: J.H.S. 104 Simon Baruch. 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 3 Avenue

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

3 311 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: $1,031,893 on 2015-12-14 (lender: Shinhan Bank America). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2015-12-14AL&R $1,300,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA $1,300,000
2015-12-14Mortgage $1,031,894 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA $1,031,894
2015-12-14Agreement $1,300,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO; SHINHAN BANK AMERICA $1,300,000
2012-12-06AL&R $550,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA $550,000
2002-11-22Mortgage $550,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to CHOHUNG BANK OF NY $550,000

Ten-year activity

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2019
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2022
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2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
20171023
20180112
20190404
20200000
20210202
20220303
2023014014
20240101
20250022
20260202
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-10-14311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-24311: Damaged Tree — Tree Leaning/Uprooted
2025-11-18Restaurant inspection: ONIGIRI TANAKAYA — grade A

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-14311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-24311: Damaged Tree — Tree Leaning/Uprooted
2025
2025-11-18Restaurant inspection: ONIGIRI TANAKAYA — grade A
2025-01-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-08-29311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023
2023-10-15311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-10-13311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2023-09-03311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-08-20311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-08-06311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-07-29311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-07-15311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-07-09311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-07-08311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-06-23311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2023-06-03311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-05-13311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-04-22311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-04-15311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022
2022-11-17311: Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)
2022-07-28311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2022-03-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2021
2021-03-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-02-10311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-08-14311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-07-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-06-10311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2019-06-02311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2018
2018-10-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-05-22311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2017
2017-12-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-01FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-01-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-07-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-12-15TL&R — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA
2015-12-14AL&R $1,300,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA$1,300,000
2015-12-14Mortgage $1,031,894 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA$1,031,894
2015-12-14Agreement $1,300,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO; SHINHAN BANK AMERICA$1,300,000
2015-06-09311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2015-06-07311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2013
2013-03-26311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012
2012-12-06AL&R $550,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to SHINHAN BANK AMERICA$550,000
2012-10-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-07-07311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2012-04-25311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2012-03-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-12Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-02-29Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANT AT FIRST FLOOR IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION # 120903674. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2012-02-16Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT. INSTALL PLUMBING FIXTURE,COOKING EQUIPMENT, RANGE HOOD, AND MINOR PARTITION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR $40,000
2011
2011-11-29311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011-11-17311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2011-11-04311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2011-09-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-01-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2010
2010-08-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-09-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-09-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-08-07Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$12,800
2009-08-06Job filed: REMOVE INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FLOORINGS & FINISHES;INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH PARTITION, FINISHES, FLOORING & PLUMBING WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGR$23,550
2007
2007-07-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-05-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-05-24Permit PL — ISSUED
2007-05-17Job filed: Interior demolition of non-bearing partition. Install new partition and doors. New plumbing fixtures and finishes. No change in use, egress or occupan$28,000
2007-05-17Job filed: Interior demolition of non-bearing partition. Install new partition and doors. New plumbing fixtures and finishes. No change in use, egress or occupan$28,000
2005
2005-05-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-05-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
2005-01-26DOB violation LANDMK:
2004
2004-10-05Job filed: Replacement of existing storefront at the 1st floor. Architectural work. No change in use, occupancy or egress under this application.$15,000
2003
2003-01-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2002
2002-12-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-12-17DOB violation LANDMK:
2002-12-17Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING STORE, INCLUDING MINOR GYP. BD. WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRTESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$25,000
2002-12-17Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING STORE, INCLUDING MINOR GYP. BD. WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRTESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$25,000
2002-11-22Deed — from TOM, TERESA to TOM, PETER; TOM, TERESA; TOM, JOHN
2002-11-22Deed — from TOM, TERESA; TOM, PETER; TOM, JOHN to 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC
2002-11-22Mortgage $550,000 — from 3 AVENUE PALACE LLC to CHOHUNG BANK OF NY$550,000
2002-11-19Permit PL — ISSUED
2002-10-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-10-17Job filed: EXTENSION OF EXISTING STORE, INCLUDING MINOR GYP. BD. WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND AN EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$32,000
2002-09-16Job filed: RENOVATION OF DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING MINOR GYP. BD. WORK AND INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, AND EGRESS IS INVOLVED$17,000
1976
1976-04-15LDMK — from STYVESANT SQR HSTRCDSTR to COMMISSION CITY OF NY

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