A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 95% 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 45. In ZIP 10016, 71% 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
Open HPD violations
11 total — 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 2 class A. Oldest open since 1986-10-15.
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.
$3,780 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
12 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3) · Missed Collection (3) · General Construction/Plumbing (1) · Graffiti (1) · Food Poisoning (1) · Food Establishment (1).
Filed construction activity
$47,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (4 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 (1910)
No
Six or more residential units (4)
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)
547 SECOND AVE REALTY CORP
Head officer
BILL CHENG
Managing agent
henry cheng
Last registered
2026-04-17
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
$2,615,000
$1,176,750
2026
$3,138,000
$1,412,100
2027
$3,766,000
$1,694,700
The city's market estimate has risen
44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick) 1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contaminated) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
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
Subway
33 St — 6 · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 2 Av / E 31 St — M15 · 100 ft
Citi Bike
2 Ave & E 31 St · 250 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.
12 311 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: $190,846 on
2000-02-17 (lender: Eastbank, N.A.), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2000-02-17
Mortgage $190,846 — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.
$190,846
1994-03-01
Mortgage $350,000 — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.
$350,000
1984-01-10
Mortgage $170,000 — from GRAMERCY SECOND AVEASC. to LEWENGOOD, SHIRLEY
$170,000
Ten-year activity
2001000
118
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
116
2
118
2018
0
0
3
2
5
2019
0
0
3
1
4
2020
0
0
2
2
4
2021
0
0
12
3
15
2022
0
0
7
1
8
2023
0
4
6
3
13
2024
7
0
4
2
13
2025
0
2
5
4
11
2026
0
0
7
1
8
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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
2026-03-01
311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2026-03-01
311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-02-13
311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2026-01-16
311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2025-12-04
311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-11-17
HPD 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
2025-10-30
Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NO2FUEL
2025-10-28
Restaurant inspection: NEW MOON — grade A
The full timeline
2026
2026-08-24311: Lead — Lead Kit
2026-08-04311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-06-30Boiler inspection
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
2025-12-04311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2025-11-17HPD 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
2025-09-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: PERMIT PULLED M01025192-I1-GC ISSUED ON 7/05/24 EXPIRED ON 01/10/25. JOB COMPLETED. HOWEVER, FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION FOR VIO$1,280
2025-09-04DOB complaint, category ?
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
2025-03-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-02-27Boiler inspection
2024
2024-12-23Boiler inspection
2024-08-22Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-07-31311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2024-07-05Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-06-28Job filed: THIS JOB IS FILED UNDER ALT2, TO ADDRESS ECB # 39102344Y, REPAIR BRICK FACADE, ENTRANCE STEP & WINDOW SILL, EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL MAINTENANCE WORKS O$20,000
2024-04-17311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-04-05Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2024-04-04Job filed: INSTALL MEDIUM DUTY SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. PIPE SCAFFOLDING SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER$4,500
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
2024-03-26Job filed: THIS JOB IS FILED UNDER ALT2, TO ADDRESS ECB # 39102344Y, REPAIR BRICK FACADE, ENTRANCE STEP & WINDOW SILL, EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL MAINTENANCE WORKS O$20,000
2024-02-07Boiler inspection — defects found
2024-01-24Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2024-01-24Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH $2,500
2023
2023-12-28ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS. OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE #1 BRICKS BULGING, STEP CRACKS AND WINDOW SILL IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR., $2,500
2023-12-26311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2023-12-26DOB complaint, category ?
2023-11-20Restaurant inspection: NEW MOON — grade A
2023-11-15HPD 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
2023-09-26311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
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
2022-02-15HPD 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
2021
2021-12-07Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2021-08-13Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2021-04-01HPD 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
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
2021-03-07311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-03-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-02-19311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-05311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-12-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-10-27Boiler inspection — defects found
2020-09-30311: Homeless Street Condition — N/A
2020-03-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2019
2019-12-23311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-12-13Boiler inspection
2019-10-25HPD 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
2019-02-21Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-10-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-10-16311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2018-09-07311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2018-08-10311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2018-01-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-10-26Boiler inspection — defects found
2017-09-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
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
2015-08-13311: Miscellaneous Categories — Inspection Work Order (DOB)
2015-08-13DOB complaint, category ?
2015-08-13DOB complaint, category ?
2014
2014-12-30311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2014-12-30DOB complaint, category ?
2014-11-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-11-06Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR EXISTING RESTAURANT, GAS EQUIPMENT IS FILING UNDER SEPARATE APPLICATION #122166912. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR $3,500
2014-11-06Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR EXISTING RESTAURANT, GAS EQUIPMENT IS FILING UNDER SEPARATE APPLICATION #122166912. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR $3,500
2014-10-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-10-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-10-15Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-10-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-10-15Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT. REMOVE PART OF PARTITIONS, DOORS,KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS & TWO TOILETS. INSTALL NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, TWO TOILETS $158,000
2012
2012-11-07311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2012-10-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-05-02311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2011
2011-11-29311: Consumer Complaint — Unlicensed
2011-11-29311: Food Establishment — Letter Grading
2011-08-16311: Sidewalk Condition — Cellar Door Open/Unprotected
2011-08-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-02-15311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2010-04-19311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area
2010-04-15Job filed: INSTALL AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2008
2008-09-30DOB complaint, category ?
2003
2003-11-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2000
2000-08-23HPD class B: SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FRO
2000-02-17Agreement — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.
2000-02-17Mortgage $190,846 — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.$190,846
2000-02-17Mortgage assigned — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.
1995
1995-06-26Permit PL — ISSUED
1995-05-31Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-05-24Permit EW — ISSUED
1995-05-24Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-03-01Deed — from GRAMERCY SECOND AVENUE ASSOCIATES to 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP
1994-03-01Mortgage assigned — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.
1994-03-01Mortgage $350,000 — from 547 SECOND AVENUE REALTY CORP. to EASTBANK, N.A.$350,000
1993
1993-11-04DOB violation Z:
1993-11-04DOB violation C:
1993-02-01Permit EW — ISSUED
1993-02-01Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-07-09Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-07-09Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-07-09Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-04-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-04-03Permit EQ — ISSUED
1992-04-03Permit AL — ISSUED
1991
1991-07-23Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-02-27DOB violation C:
1991-01-22Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-01-22Permit EQ — ISSUED
1991-01-07DOB violation C:
1990
1990-11-13Mortgage satisfied — from GRAMERCY SECOND AVEASOC to LEWENGOOD, SHIRLEY
1990-10-13HPD class C: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET WATERCLOSET COMPARTMENT
1990-10-13HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WATERCLOSET CEILING 2 STY APT 2. , S
1988
1988-09-02HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS & BI
1988-09-02HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING APPROVED WIRE SCREEN BELOW SKYLIGHT AT BULKHEAD.
1987
1987-10-23HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING AT BATHROOM 3 STY APT 3.
1987-10-23HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TOP SASH AT NORTH WINDOW AT FRONT ROOM 3 STY APT 3. , SECTION '' ''
1987-10-23HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR AT PRIVATE HALL 3 STY APT 3. , SECTION '
1986
1986-10-15HPD class B: D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
1984
1984-01-10Deed — from LEWENGOOD, SHIRLEY AKA; LEWENGOOD, SHIRLEY G. to GRAMERCY SECOND AVE.ASC.
1984-01-10Mortgage $170,000 — from GRAMERCY SECOND AVEASC. to LEWENGOOD, SHIRLEY$170,000
1967
1967-09-08Deed — from GLAUBER EVELYN to LOWENGOOD, SHIRLEY G.