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252 West 46 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1010170057 · 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 class11
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% 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 36.7. In ZIP 10036, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% 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.

$2,500 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

14 service requests in the last three years. Most common: General Construction/Plumbing (4) · Food Establishment (3) · Vendor Enforcement (2) · Consumer Complaint (1) · Illegal Parking (1) · Street Condition (1).

Filed construction activity

$1,612,089 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (18 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

YesBuilt before 1974 (1920)
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$1,803,000 $811,350
2026$1,946,000 $875,700
2027$2,153,000 $968,850

The city's market estimate has risen 19% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Blake's Tavern NYCAmericanNot yet graded—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

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

3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: No Permit or License, Plumbing, Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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

SubwayTimes Sq-42 St — 1 2 3 7 A C E N Q R S W · 500 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: 8 Av / W 46 St — M20 M104 · 250 ft
Citi BikeW 45 St & 8 Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 051 Elias Howe
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

252 West 46 Street

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

14 311 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

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-03-26Agreement $7,627,213 — from AMBASSADOR THEATRE LLC to 726 EIGHTH LLC $7,627,213
2021-08-31DEVR $6,000,000 — from PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT to 726 EIGHTH LLC $6,000,000

Ten-year activity

50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
37
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017300014
2018211015
2019210519
2020000011
2021000617
20222190113
20232170111
20240243110
202517881337
20269020213
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The last 12 months — 26 records

DateRecord
2026-08-20Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-08-20Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2026-08-06Restaurant inspection: BLAKE'S TAVERN NYC — grade N
2026-08-06311: Food Establishment — Plumbing
2026-08-06311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-07-01Boiler inspection
2026-06-30Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Permit Issued
2026-06-30Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Permit Issued
2026-06-18Job filed: INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIXTURES, NEW H/C TOILET, NEW TOILET ON FIRST FLOOR. Replace toilet fixtures on 2nd floor.
2026-02-17Job filed: RELOCATE AND REPLACE KITCHEN EXHAUST, INTAKE FANS AND REDUCER CAP.
2026-02-13Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-02-13Permit Structural — Signed-off
2026-01-06Job filed: RELOCATE AND REPLACE KITCHEN EXHAUST, INTAKE FANS AND REDUCER CAP.
2025-12-19311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2025-12-19311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2025-12-04Job filed: Renovate first floor restaurant. Install interior convenience stair to second floor. Install office at second floor
2025-11-26Job filed: INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIXTURES, NEW H/C TOILET, NEW TOILET ON FIRST FLOOR. Replace toilet fixtures on 2nd floor.
2025-11-10Permit Structural — Signed-off
2025-11-10Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-11-06Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2025-11-06Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-11-05311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2025-11-05DOB complaint, category ?
2025-11-03Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-11-03Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-10-31Job filed: INSTALL EXHAUST FANS AND DUCTS FOR THREE TOILETS. INSTALL 6 INDIVIDUAL HEAT PUMP HVAC SYSTEMS.

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-20Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-08-20Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2026-08-06Restaurant inspection: BLAKE'S TAVERN NYC — grade N
2026-08-06311: Food Establishment — Plumbing
2026-08-06311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-07-01Boiler inspection
2026-06-30Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Permit Issued
2026-06-30Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Permit Issued
2026-06-18Job filed: INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIXTURES, NEW H/C TOILET, NEW TOILET ON FIRST FLOOR. Replace toilet fixtures on 2nd floor.$69,000
2026-02-17Job filed: RELOCATE AND REPLACE KITCHEN EXHAUST, INTAKE FANS AND REDUCER CAP.$150,000
2026-02-13Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2026-02-13Permit Structural — Signed-off
2026-01-06Job filed: RELOCATE AND REPLACE KITCHEN EXHAUST, INTAKE FANS AND REDUCER CAP.$150,000
2025
2025-12-19311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2025-12-19311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2025-12-04Job filed: Renovate first floor restaurant. Install interior convenience stair to second floor. Install office at second floor$412,500
2025-11-26Job filed: INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIXTURES, NEW H/C TOILET, NEW TOILET ON FIRST FLOOR. Replace toilet fixtures on 2nd floor.$64,000
2025-11-10Permit Structural — Signed-off
2025-11-10Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-11-06Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2025-11-06Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-11-05311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2025-11-05DOB complaint, category ?
2025-11-03Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-11-03Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-10-31Job filed: INSTALL EXHAUST FANS AND DUCTS FOR THREE TOILETS. INSTALL 6 INDIVIDUAL HEAT PUMP HVAC SYSTEMS.$46,000
2025-10-11311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2025-10-08Job filed: Exterior Facade repair work, as per plans filed.$26,000
2025-10-03311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2025-10-03ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 3(REAR) 2ND FLOOR AT DOORWAY AND$2,500
2025-10-03DOB violation C: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 3(REAR) 2ND FLOOR AT DOORWAY AND WINDOW LENTILS RUNNING CRACKS AND SPALLING CEMEN
2025-10-03DOB complaint, category ?
2025-10-03DOB complaint, category ?
2025-10-02311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2025-10-02DOB complaint, category ?
2025-09-24Job filed: INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIXTURES, NEW H/C TOILET, NEW TOILET ON FIRST FLOOR. Replace toilet fixtures on 2nd floor.$69,000
2025-08-11311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2025-08-01Job filed: Renovate first floor restaurant. Install interior convenience stair to second floor. Install office at second floor$412,500
2025-07-31Permit Construction Fence — Permit Issued
2025-07-16Job filed: ERECT 12 FOOT HIGH BY 16.47 FEET LONG CONSTRUCTION FENCE AT LOCATION.$5,000
2025-07-03Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY ROOF PROTECTION AS PER PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB CONSTRUCTION @ ADJACENT PROPERTY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2025-07-03Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Permit Issued
2025-06-06Boiler inspection
2025-05-22Job filed: RELOCATE AND REPLACE KITCHEN EXHAUST, INTAKE FANS AND REDUCER CAP.$150,000
2025-05-20FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-04-28Asbestos abatement: Removal — Envirotech Preservation Inc
2025-04-28Asbestos abatement: Removal — Envirotech Preservation Inc
2025-03-26Agreement $7,627,213 — from AMBASSADOR THEATRE LLC to 726 EIGHTH LLC$7,627,213
2025-02-05311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-01-21FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024
2024-10-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER. OBSERVED 2FL WITH EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT FLOOR STEPS WITH NO CAPS. ALS
2024-10-23311: General Construction/Plumbing — Site Conditions Endangering Workers
2024-10-23DOB complaint, category ?
2024-06-30311: Food Establishment — No Permit or License
2024-06-30311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2024-06-30311: Consumer Complaint — Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store
2024-06-28Boiler inspection
2024-02-02CERT — from ROYAL ABSTRACT OF NEW YORK LLC
2024-02-02ZONE — from 726 EIGHTH LLC
2024-02-02DECL — from CINE ROMA PROPERTIES, INC. to 726 EIGHTH LLC
2023
2023-09-04311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2023-08-23311: Outdoor Dining — Unauthorized Restaurant
2023-08-20311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2023-08-04Boiler inspection
2023-06-29Permit Sign — Signed-off
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-01Job filed: ERECT AN ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACE SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPAN$7,020
2023-05-27311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-04-18311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2023-04-04311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2023-03-17311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022
2022-12-18311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Passenger
2022-12-18311: Taxi Compliment — Driver Compliment
2022-10-28311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022-09-30311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2022-09-30DOB complaint, category ?
2022-08-17311: Street Sign - Dangling — No Parking, Standing, Stopping
2022-08-16311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-16311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-08-11311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-08-04Job filed: INSTALL 8'-0" HIGH HIGH TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION#: M00776941. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2022-08-04Job filed: IT IS PROPOSED TO REPLACE EXISTING STOREFRONT ON 1ST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$14,625
2022-08-03311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-05-19Boiler inspection
2021
2021-08-31EASE — from PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT to 726 EIGHTH LLC
2021-08-31ZONE — from 726 EIGHTH LLC
2021-08-31SAGE — from PONSOLLE, LAURENT; PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN to 726 EIGHTH LLC
2021-08-31TERA — from PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT to PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT
2021-08-31CERT — from ROYAL ABSTRACT OF NEW YORK LLC
2021-08-31DEVR $6,000,000 — from PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT to 726 EIGHTH LLC$6,000,000
2021-08-23Boiler inspection
2020
2020-06-17Boiler inspection
2019
2019-11-27Job filed: APPLICATION FOR TAX LOT SUBDIVISION ONLY. NO WORK OR CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE ON TAX LOT 57 IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TAX LOT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION.
2019-11-27Job filed: APPLICATION FOR TAX LOT SUBDIVISION ONLY. NO WORK OR CONSTRUCTION IS BEING DONE ON TAX LOT 57 IN CONNECTION WITH THIS TAX LOT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION.
2019-11-20Agreement — from PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT to PONSOLLE, LAURENT; PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN
2019-11-20ZONE — from PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT
2019-11-20CERT — from COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-10-31Deed — from PONSOLLE, CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT; PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN to PONSOLLE, JEAN CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT
2019-09-20Deed transfer (nominal price)
2019-08-27Boiler inspection
2018
2018-12-06311: Consumer Complaint — Damaged Vehicle
2018-10-16Boiler inspection
2018-05-30FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-02-20Permit Sign — Signed-off
2018-02-17Job filed: Erect non illuminated advertising sign on wall. No change of use, egress or occupancy$18,784
2017
2017-10-27Job filed: NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY STOREFRONT AWNING - PERGOLA DES ARTISTES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,330
2017-10-27Job filed: NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY STOREFRONT AWNING - PERGOLA DES ARTISTES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,330
2017-10-27Permit AL — ISSUED
2017-10-12Boiler inspection
2016
2016-04-08311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2R Bulk-Missed Recy Collection
2015
2015-05-26311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Illegal Hotel Rooms In Residential Building
2015-05-26DOB complaint, category ?
2015-05-22311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2014
2014-09-13311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2014-03-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-12-18Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY TENT AND TRUSS FOR THE SHOW BIZ TENT, SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 20TH THRU FEBRUARY 10TH 2014. A TEMPORARY PLACE OF ASSEMBLY P$5,500
2013-12-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-05-25311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2013-04-01311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area
2012
2012-12-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-07-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-02-14311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2011-02-11311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2011-01-16311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2010
2010-07-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2008
2008-06-10ECB Non-Hazardous violation: B4A,16,24B,32A,38,48A,50,50A,B,C,D.50-DRAFT INDUCER RUNNING ALL THE TIME N/G & MISSING INTERLOCK SWITCH.50A-BACKFLOW PREVENTOR IN
2007
2007-06-05Permit SG — ISSUED
2007-03-18ECB Non-Hazardous violation: PROPERTY OWNER ACTING AS AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO OBTAIN OAC REGISTRATION # WHILE ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
2007-03-18ECB Hazardous violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO AFFIX DECAL BEARING MEA # OR ULCLASSIFICATION MARK TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN. REMEDY: REM
2007-03-18ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO AFFIX DATE OF INSTALL TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN. REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGNAGE.
2007-03-18ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO SUBMIT AFFADAVIT THAT OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN IS MADE FROM FIRE RETARDANT OR NON-COMBUSTIB
2007-03-18ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN. REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGNAGE.$5,000
2006
2006-08-09Deed — from LAURENT PONSOLLE AS TRUSTEE; CHRISTIAN PONSOLLE TRUST; RICHARD ROCK AS TRUSTEE; LAURENT PO to PONSOLLE, CHRISTIAN; PONSOLLE, LAURENT
2003
2003-03-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-02-26Job filed: INSTALL RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$3,000
1991
1991-08-07DOB complaint, category ?
1990
1990-11-28ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 32, REPLACE CORRODED BREECHING ON HOT WTR HEATERS;REPLACE FIRE PROOF CEILING ABOVE BLR AREA$85
1988
1988-05-31Deed — from PONSOLLE, JACQUES; PONSOLLE, MARIE to PONSOLLE, LAURENT TR; PONSOLLE, CHRISTIANTR; ROCK, RICHARD TR
1988-03-07Deed — from PONSOLLE, JACQUES; PONSOLLE, MARIOE to PONSOLLE, JACQUES; PONSOLLE, MARIE
1986
1986-02-19CTOR — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE
1985
1985-10-01Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK
1983
1983-06-08Mortgage satisfied — from SANDERS, MARTIN & ANO; MID-CENTRAL PROP.,LTD to LEHRER, CHARLES; BANKERS TRYST COMPANY
1982
1982-05-26Agreement — from PONSOLLE, JACQUES; PONSOLLE, MARIA to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY
1978
1978-02-03Deed — from MID-CENTRAL PROPERTIES to PONSOLLE, MARIE; PONSOLLE, JACQUES
1972
1972-03-29Mortgage assigned — from WALD, MURIEL; LEHRER, PETER M to BANKERS TRUST CO
1972-03-29Agreement — from MID-CENTRAL PROPERTIES to BANKERS TRUST CO
1970
1970-06-02Mortgage assigned — from LEHNER, CHARLES to LEHNER PETER M; WOLD MURELL
1969
1969-10-27Deed — from SANDERS MARTIN; LEDERMAN ARNOLD H.; LEDERMAN SAUL to MID-CENTRAL PROP. LTD

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