A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 74% 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 56.9. 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
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
8 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 4 · winter 2024–25: 4). Repeated winter clusters suggest a chronic heating problem.
4
’23–24
4
’24–25
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
223 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (151) · Outdoor Dining (13) · Sidewalk Condition (9) · Street Sign (9) · Illegal Parking (5) · Food Establishment (5).
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
Yes
Built before 1974 (1910)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
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)
500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC
Head officer
NICHOLAS DRIVAS
Managing agent
KIZNER ASSOCIATES
Last registered
2025-08-08
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
$4,324,800
$1,946,160
2026
$5,190,000
$2,335,500
2027
$4,152,000
$1,868,400
The city's market estimate has fallen
4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Facility Construction) · 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 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2021 (0 in the last three years).
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
50 St — C E · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only) Times Sq-42 St — 1 2 3 7 A C E N Q R S W · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 10 Av / W 47 St — M11 · 200 ft
Citi Bike
W 47 St & 10 Ave · 150 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.
223 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 4 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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $639,045 on
2020-01-27 (lender: Ponce 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
2020-01-27
Agreement $360,955 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE BANK
$360,955
2020-01-27
AL&R $360,955 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE BANK
$360,955
2020-01-27
Mortgage $639,045 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE BANK
$639,045
2014-10-09
Mortgage $400,000 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK
$400,000
2014-10-09
AL&R $400,000 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL BANK
$400,000
2001-05-22
Mortgage $110,000 — from DRIVAS, NICHOLAS; DRIVAS, SAVVAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING, INC.
$110,000
1983-04-05
Mortgage $150,000 — from DRIVAS, NICHOLAS; DRIVAS, SAVVAS; DRIVAS, BESSIE to GONEDES, THEODORE
$150,000
Ten-year activity
2001000
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
149
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
28
0
2
30
2018
1
27
0
2
30
2019
0
14
0
2
16
2020
3
49
3
1
56
2021
0
33
0
3
36
2022
0
21
0
6
27
2023
2
54
0
5
61
2024
0
145
0
4
149
2025
0
40
0
2
42
2026
0
43
0
4
47
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2024-10-20HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING RADIATOR VALVE HANDLE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2024-10-20HPD 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
2024-05-02311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-04-29HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2N,
2024-04-29HPD 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
2024-04-29HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCAT
2024-04-29HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCAT
2024-04-29HPD 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
2024-04-29HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2024-04-29HPD class C: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT WEST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT
2024-04-29HPD class C: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOC
2024-04-04311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2024-04-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
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
2023-03-22ECB CLASS - 3 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED STEP CRACK AND SPALLING AT EXPOSURE 1 AN$250
2020-04-01311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-03-13HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT
2020-03-13HPD class B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd ST
2020-03-13HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3S,
2020-01-27Agreement $360,955 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE BANK$360,955
2020-01-27AL&R $360,955 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE BANK$360,955
2020-01-27Mortgage $639,045 — from 500 WEST 47TH STREET LLC to PONCE BANK$639,045
2018-12-20HPD 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
2018-12-20HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2018-12-20HPD 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
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
2012-12-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SIGNS IN SPECIFIED C DISTRICT EXCEED SURFACE AREA RESTRICTIONS NOTED: STORE FRONT ILLUNATED WALL SIGNS ON 10 AVE W47TH ST FACADE E$3,000
2012-12-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION W/THE DOB FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS SITED IN NOV#349802$800
2012-09-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-08-30311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2012-06-26DOB complaint, category ?
2012-06-13311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2012-06-13ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SIGNS OF SPECIFIED C DISTRICT EXCEED SURFACE AREA RESTRICTIONS. NOTED:STORE FRONT ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AT 10 AVE & W 47ST FACADE$1,200
2012-06-13ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SIGN IN SPECIFIED DISTRICT EXTENDS BEYOND STREET LINE LIMITATION. NOTED:HAVING AT THE CORNER OF FRONT FACADES ILLUMINATED SIGN PRO$1,200
2012-06-13ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED:ERECTED NEON ILLUMINATED TWO WALL SIGNS WORDING FAST EDDIES AT 10 AVE 8 W 47TH STREET. ILLUMINAT$800
2012-06-13DOB complaint, category ?
2012-02-07Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-02-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-02-01Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011
2011-12-20Job filed: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR RENOVATION AT CEL AND 001 FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRES S OR OCCUPANCY$76,265
2011-06-15311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2011-05-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-09-26311: Drinking — In Public
2010-05-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-03-19311: Street Condition — Failed Street Repair
2007-04-20Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING STORE INCLUDING MINOR PARTITION, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLIC$30,000
2007-01-25HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SAGGING WOOD FLOOR IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3
2007-01-25HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2007-01-25HPD class B: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A
2007-01-20HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL AND NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LO
2007-01-20HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT
2006-06-07Job filed: Application filed to repair and replace as required broken floor joists in Apt. 3S. Temporary shoring to be in place before replacing beam. No change $8,000
2005
2005-09-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-16Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER (NYC BOILER No. MD 35736-01) AND CHANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FROM #4 TO #2 OIL. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR US
2005-09-16Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER (NYC BOILER No. MD 35736-01) AND CHANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECORDS FROM #4 TO #2 OIL. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR US
2005-07-07Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004
2004-10-05HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3S, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NOR
2004-09-30Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2004-09-30Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2004-07-21DOB complaint, category ?
2002
2002-12-09Mortgage assigned — from DRIVAS, BESSIE; DRIVAS, SAVVAS; DRIVAS, NICHOLAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING, INC.
2001
2001-05-22PAT — from DRIVAS, SAVVAS to DRIVAS, NICHOLAS
2001-05-22Mortgage satisfied — from DRIVAS, SAVVAS; DRIVAS, NICHOLAS; DRIVAS, BESSIE to GONEDES, THEODORE
2001-05-22Mortgage $110,000 — from DRIVAS, NICHOLAS; DRIVAS, SAVVAS to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING, INC.$110,000
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-08-16DOB violation C:
1996-08-06ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRAR TO BLDG DEPT RECORDS.NOTED ONE STORY 1 FLR STORAGE SPACE AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF BLDG NOW BEING USED ON FOOD CA$400
1996-08-02DOB complaint, category ?
1983
1983-04-05Mortgage $150,000 — from DRIVAS, NICHOLAS; DRIVAS, SAVVAS; DRIVAS, BESSIE to GONEDES, THEODORE$150,000
1983-04-05Deed — from GONEDES, THEODORE to DRIVAS, BESSIE; DRIVAS, NICHOLAS; DRIVAS, SAVVAS
1983-04-05Mortgage satisfied — from GONEDES, THEODORE to TULLO, NICHOLAS A.
1983-04-05Mortgage satisfied — from TULLO, NICHOLAS A. to LEON, JANE
1980
1980-04-23Mortgage — from GONEDES, THEODORE to TULLO, NICHOLAS A
1980-04-23Deed — from TULLO, NICHOLAS A to GONEDES, THEODORE
1975
1975-09-15Mortgage — from TULLO, NICHOLAS A to LEON, JANE
1975-09-15Deed — from LEON, JANE to TULLO, NICHOLAS A
1975-07-30Deed — from 500 W 47TH STREET REALTY to LEON, JANE