A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 75% 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 59.1. In ZIP 10036, 62% of residential buildings hold an A and
6% 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
Open HPD violations
21 total — 6 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 8 class A. Oldest open since 1985-06-11.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
26 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 26).
1 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
21 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (12) · Illegal Parking (2) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (2) · Noise (2) · PLUMBING (1) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1).
Filed construction activity
$18,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (1 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 (1915)
Yes
Six or more residential units (15)
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)
639 Tenth Avenue LLC
Head officer
JOSEPH W GIAIMO
Managing agent
639 Tenth Avenue LLC
Last registered
2026-07-23
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
$3,375,000
$1,518,750
2026
$3,464,000
$1,558,800
2027
$3,566,000
$1,604,700
The city's market estimate has risen
6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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.
21 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 12 of them about heat or hot water.
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: $499,000 on
1985-04-22 (lender: Capital National Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2010-12-27
RPTT&RET $2,449,000 — from GALLO, VICTOR; BOFILL, SERGIO to 639 TENTH AVENUE LLC
$2,449,000
2009-01-02
M&CON $220,153 — from G. & B. RECORDS INC. to TURBO GAMMA, INC.
$220,153
1985-04-22
Mortgage $499,000 — from G.B. RECORDS, INC. to CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK
$499,000
1983-11-17
Mortgage $499,750 — from G.& B. RECORDS, INC. to CHEMICAL BANK
$499,750
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
43
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
1
5
3
0
2
11
2018
1
0
1
0
2
4
2019
4
4
2
0
2
12
2020
3
0
2
0
1
6
2021
0
0
3
0
1
4
2022
2
0
4
1
1
8
2023
3
0
3
0
2
8
2024
0
0
10
0
2
12
2025
0
0
41
0
2
43
2026
0
0
2
2
2
6
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2025-06-27City emergency repair (OMO): make door self at (1) door leading to the cellar (2) boiler room door total #2 doors nyc hpd emergency operations divisi$1,377
2025-06-11City emergency repair (OMO): door leading to cellar at pp. at the boiler door in the cellar nyc hpd emergency operations division essential servi$990
2025-01-24HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-01-24HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX NOTI
2025-01-24HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2025-01-24HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2025-01-24HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAS
2025-01-24HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2025-01-24HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1s
2025-01-22311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-22Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-17311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2025-01-17311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-17Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-17Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2025-01-16311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-16311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-16Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-16Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2025-01-15311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-15Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-15HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-01-15HPD class C: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT
2025-01-15HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2025-01-14311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-14Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-12311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-12Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-11311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-01-11Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024
2024-12-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-10-23311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-10-23Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-10-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-10-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-10-16HPD class C: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST
2024-10-16HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT FIRST STY LEADING TO BOILER ROOM CELLAR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1
2024-10-15311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-10-15Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-10-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-02-01Boiler inspection
2023
2023-12-26Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2023-08-17311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-05-30Certificate of occupancy Final
2023-05-30Certificate of occupancy Final
2023-05-26311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2023-03-06Restaurant inspection: SCRUFFY DUFFY'S — grade A
2023-01-19Certificate of occupancy Initial
2023-01-10Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-30CERT — from LANDMARK ABSTRACT AGENCY LLC
2022-12-27Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2022-04-07311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022-03-11311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-03-17311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2021-02-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-02-12Boiler inspection
2020
2020-11-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2020-11-17Permit AL — ISSUED
2020-07-31311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-06-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-02-04Permit AL — ISSUED
2020-01-31Boiler inspection
2019
2019-10-30DOB complaint, category ?
2019-10-29ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO CONDUCT OR FILE A FINAL INSPECTION OF PERMITTED WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR JOB# 120991579., CONDUCT/FILE
2019-10-29ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER B'28-118.3.1 - B'28-118.3.2. NOTED, AT THE TIME $1,250
2019-09-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-07-12DOB complaint, category ?
2019-06-30311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-04-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2019-04-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-03-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-03-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-03-13Job filed: INSTALL THE KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ,THE KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS . NO CHANGE IN USE , ERGRESS OR O$18,000
2019-03-11Boiler inspection
2018
2018-10-02311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2016-10-24HPD 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
2015-01-30311: Homeless Person Assistance — Status Call
2015-01-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-01-08FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014
2014-12-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-12-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-12-08FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-11-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-11-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-11-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-11-07Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-10-27FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-09-29FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-09-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-09-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-09-02FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-08-07FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-07-07FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-07-02Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-06-09FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-05-08FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-05-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-05-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-04-29Job filed: HEREWITH FILING MECHANICAL WORK RELATED TO RESTAURANT BUILDOUT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$33,000
2014-04-29Job filed: HEREWITH FILING INTERIOR REMOVAL AND BUILD OUT OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, STOREFRONT AND RELATED PLUMBING FOR RESTAURANT RENOVATION. NO CHANGE I$117,000
2014-04-17FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-03-20FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-02-27FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-02-04FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-01-20FDNY inspection (ALT)
2014-01-02FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013
2013-12-31FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-12-19FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-12-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-12-04Permit AL — ISSUED
2013-12-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-12-03FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-11-18FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-10-29FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-10-15FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-10-03FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-09-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
2013-09-27Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2013-09-27Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2013-09-18Job filed: REPLACE OIL BURNER WITH GAS/OIL BURNER ON EXISTING LOW PRESSURE BOILER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2013-09-16FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-08-19FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-08-02FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-06-18FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-05-21FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-04-18FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-02-21FDNY inspection (SPECIAL-OTH)
2013-02-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-02-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-02-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-01-24Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-01-03Permit AL — RE-ISSUED
2012
2012-11-26ZONE — from 639 10 AVE, LLC
2012-09-20Job filed: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PLANS BEING FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATION 1 APPLICATION #120991579 TO REMODEL CELLAR AND FLOOR 1-5. CONVERT OFFICE SPAC$258,000
2012-09-20Job filed: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SMOKE/HEAT DETECTION & SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.$10,000
2012-09-20Job filed: SPRINKLER WORK FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATION 1 APPLICATION #120991579 TO REMODEL CELLAR AND FLOORS 1-5. CONVERT OFFICE SPACE ON SECOND FLOOR IN$139,000
2012-09-20Job filed: PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL PLANS BEING FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATION 1 APPLICATION #120991579 TO REMODEL CELLAR AND FLOOR 1-5. CONVERT OFFICE SPAC$258,000
2012-08-31Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-05-17Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK BEING FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATION 1 APPLICATION #120991579 TO REMODEL CELLAR AND FLOORS 1-5. CONVERT OFFICE SPACE ON SECOND F$100,000
2012-05-17Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK BEING FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATION 1 APPLICATION #120991579 TO REMODEL CELLAR AND FLOORS 1-5. CONVERT OFFICE SPACE ON SECOND F$100,000
2012-02-28Job filed: A1$257,050
2011
2011-06-23311: Building/Use — SRO - Illegal Work/No Permit/Change In Occupancy/Use
2011-06-23DOB complaint, category ?
2011-05-23HPD litigation: CONH
2011-05-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-05-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-05-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-03-18DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2011-03-18DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2011-01-31Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND BURNER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2011-01-31Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND BURNER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2011-01-18Mortgage satisfied — from G&B RECORDS INC to 639 TENTH AVENUE LLC
2010
2010-12-27RPTT&RET $2,449,000 — from GALLO, VICTOR; BOFILL, SERGIO to 639 TENTH AVENUE LLC$2,449,000
2010-11-26Mortgage assigned — from TURBO GAMMA, INC. to 639 TENTH AVENUE LLC
2010-09-02TLS — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2009-08-25TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2009-01-02M&CON $220,153 — from G. & B. RECORDS INC. to TURBO GAMMA, INC.$220,153
2008
2008-07-15TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2006
2006-09-21Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-09-22HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYP
2004-09-17Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2004-08-25HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYP
2004-08-20Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2004-08-03Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2003
2003-10-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-10-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-10-02Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2003-10-02Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-03-22Permit AL — ISSUED
2000-03-22Permit SG — ISSUED
1999
1999-09-30DOB complaint, category ?
1999-09-27DOB violation C: HAVING ILLEGAL SIGNAGE
1999-06-10DOB violation C:
1999-05-26DOB complaint, category ?
1999-05-14DOB complaint, category ?
1998
1998-01-22Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION to TURBO GAMMA, INC.
1997
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-06-18HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WOODEN GATE ERECTED FRONT 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1991-06-18HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES BOXES STOVES ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS.
1991-06-18HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
1991-06-18HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISS
1991-06-18HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
1991-06-18HPD class C: § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.
1991-06-18HPD class A: § 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALLS AT OR NEAR STAIRS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.
1991-06-18HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
1988
1988-06-03Agreement — from CAPITAL NATIONAL BK to G B RECORDS INC
1985
1985-06-11HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD.
1985-04-22Mortgage $499,000 — from G.B. RECORDS, INC. to CAPITAL NATIONAL BANK$499,000
1984
1984-11-21Mortgage satisfied — from G & B RECORDS INC to CHEMICAL BANK
1983
1983-11-17Mortgage $499,750 — from G.& B. RECORDS, INC. to CHEMICAL BANK$499,750
1983-10-07Mortgage satisfied — from G & B RECORDS, INC. to GIAIMO, PETER
1982
1982-01-20HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1980
1980-04-30Mortgage assigned — from LIPCHITZ, SAM to RCKL CORP
1977
1977-10-14Mortgage — from G & B RECORDS INC to GIAIMO, PETER
1977-10-14Deed — from GIAIMO, PETER to G & B RECORDS INC
1970
1970-10-05Mortgage assigned — from ROCK LAND CORP to LIPSCHITZ, SAM
1970-05-01Deed — from ROCK LAND CORP to GIAIMO, PETER
1970-05-01Mortgage — from GIAIMO, PETER to ROCK LAND CORP
1968
1968-10-16Deed — from 10-42 CORPORATION to TENTH AVE CORP