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511 West 54 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1010830026 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

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

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (3) · Sidewalk Condition (1).

Filed construction activity

$168,000 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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$2,535,000 $1,140,750
2026$2,592,000 $1,166,400
2027$2,654,000 $1,194,300

The city's market estimate has risen 5% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: THEATRICAL CORP

Building systems

Heating fuelNATURALGAS

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Ars Nova TheaterAmericanA—

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

Subway59 St-Columbus Circle — 1 A B C D · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
50 St — C E · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial (Downtown only)
BusNearest boarding stop: 10 Av / W 55 St — M11 M31 · 350 ft
Citi BikeW 53 St & 10 Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 111 Adolph S. Ochs
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

511 West 54 Street

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

4 311 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: $1,500,000 on 2022-10-28 (lender: First Republic Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-10-28Mortgage $1,500,000 — from ARS NOVA THEATER I, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK $1,500,000
1991-10-02Mortgage $200,000 — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to EXTEBANK $200,000
1990-03-06Mortgage $451,000 — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to LEVIN, NORMAN R. $451,000
1989-04-27Mortgage $213,869 — from FIVE ELEVEN W FIFTYFOUR to OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP $213,869
1988-10-28Mortgage $32,005 — from 511 WEST 54TH ST CORP to ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL IN $32,005
1988-02-02Mortgage $12,357 — from 511 W 54TH ST CORP to ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC $12,357
1987-04-03Mortgage $13,769 — from FIVE ELEVEN WEST 54ETAL to ROSENTHAL& ROSTHTHALINC $13,769
1986-02-04Mortgage $28,000 — from FIVE ELEVEN WEST ETC. to ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC $28,000
1985-03-14Mortgage $150,000 — from 511 WEST 54TH ST CORP to ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC $150,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017000022
2018000022
2019011035
2020001124
20210091212
202200171119
202300100212
2024000224
2025001023
2026203027
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The last 12 months — 8 records

DateRecord
2026-10-06Boiler inspection
2026-09-22Restaurant inspection: ARS NOVA THEATER — grade A
2026-07-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-07-16Job filed: Filing herewith for installation of HVAC equipment
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-12-17Rodent inspection: Passed

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-06Boiler inspection
2026-09-22Restaurant inspection: ARS NOVA THEATER — grade A
2026-07-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-07-16Job filed: Filing herewith for installation of HVAC equipment$168,000
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-05-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025
2025-12-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-10-09311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2025-08-27Boiler inspection
2024
2024-10-15Boiler inspection
2024-10-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-10-07Mortgage assigned — from JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIO to FIRST COMMERCE, LLC
2024-04-03Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA; FIRST REPUBLIC BANK, SAN FR to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2023
2023-11-20Boiler inspection
2023-11-16Boiler inspection
2023-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2023-09-03311: Encampment — N/A
2023-09-03311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-22311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-22311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-22311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-22311: Encampment — N/A
2023-08-16311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-08-16311: Encampment — N/A
2023-01-13311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2022
2022-10-28Mortgage $1,500,000 — from ARS NOVA THEATER I, INC. to FIRST REPUBLIC BANK$1,500,000
2022-10-21Boiler inspection
2022-10-20311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2022-09-13311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2022-09-02311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2022-09-02311: Noise - Commercial — Banging/Pounding
2022-08-27311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2022-08-13311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-05311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-05311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-05311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-05311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-04311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-04311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-03311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-03311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-02311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-02311: Encampment — N/A
2022-01-01311: Obstruction — Trash or Recycling
2021
2021-12-30311: Encampment — N/A
2021-12-30311: Encampment — N/A
2021-12-30311: Encampment — N/A
2021-12-02Boiler inspection
2021-09-27311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2021-09-10311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2021-09-07Elevator permit: FURNISH AND INSTALL THE FOLLOWING: HYDRAULIC CONTROL BOARD 8.7.3.31.5, SHAFT WIRING/SWITCHES 8.7.3.8, TRAVELLING CABLE 8.7.3.8, $136,000
2021-07-01311: Street Sign - Damaged — Street Cleaning - ASP
2021-06-27311: Noise — Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1)
2021-03-22311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2021-03-22311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2021-01-12Deed — from 511 WEST 54TH STREET ASSOCIATES, LLC to ARS NOVA THEATER I, INC.
2020
2020-12-30Deed transfer (nominal price)
2020-11-13Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2020-11-04Boiler inspection
2020-08-29311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2019
2019-10-15Elevator permit: Furnish and install new interface control board and updated software for 2020 Lock monitoring Compliance under ASME A17.3 of 2002,$5,000
2019-09-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-08-26Boiler inspection
2019-04-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-02-27311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018
2018-12-04Boiler inspection
2018-06-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-09-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-01-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-06-18DOB violation E:
2015-05-24311: Dead Tree — Dead/Dying Tree
2015-05-13DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2015-05-13DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2014
2014-08-21Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-08-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
2014-08-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-08-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2014-05-27311: Plumbing — Plumbing Work - Illegal/No Permit/Standpipe/Sprinkler
2014-05-27DOB complaint, category ?
2014-05-21ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FILED A CERTIFICATE, FORM, APPLICATION ETC., CONTAINING A MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENT. ON 5/21/14 DURING PHYSICAL INSPECTION I OBSERV
2014-05-21ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. ON 5/21/14 DURING PHYSICAL INSPECTION I OBSERVED NEW OVERHEAD GAS PIPING FOR THE NEW HOTWATER HEATER IN THE
2013
2013-08-17311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2013-08-17DOB complaint, category ?
2012
2012-08-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-07-14DOB violation E:
2011
2011-04-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-05-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-02-03311: Traffic/Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-02-06DOB complaint, category ?
2004
2004-03-12DOB complaint, category ?
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2004-01-07DOB violation E:
2002
2002-09-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2002-09-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-08-06Permit AL — ISSUED
2002-07-17Job filed: Install new marquee at front of public building as shown on plans filed herewith. Separate sign application to be filed, if required. No change in u$15,000
2002-07-17Job filed: Install new marquee at front of public building as shown on plans filed herewith. Separate sign application to be filed, if required. No change in u$15,000
2002-04-23Job filed: Application filed to indicate BL worktype in the NYC DOB computer system and set up the requried DOB inspections in order to obtain the sign-off in th$2,000
2002-04-04Job filed: FILED HEREWITH BUILDERS PAVEMENT PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT TYPE I APPLICATION #102551775. SIDEWALK IS 25 LINEAR FEET.
2002-04-04Job filed: FILED HEREWITH BUILDERS PAVEMENT PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT TYPE I APPLICATION #102551775. SIDEWALK IS 25 LINEAR FEET.
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-12SAGE — from COX, NORMAN
2002-02-25SAGE — from FIRST AMERICAN TITLEINSURANCE COMPANY OF
2002-02-19DOB violation LL1081:
2002-02-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-01-04Permit AL — ISSUED
2002-01-04Permit EW — ISSUED
2001
2001-12-31Deed — from 511 WEST 54TH STREETASSOCIATES, INC. to 511 WEST 54TH STREETASSOCIATES, LLC
2001-12-28Permit AL — ISSUED
2001-10-31Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-08-15Job filed: PA
2001-08-13Job filed: INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$35,000
2001-05-15Permit AL — ISSUED
2001-05-09Job filed: A1$1,975,000
2001-05-09Job filed: Install new HVAC and plumbing fixtures as shown on plans filed herewith.
2001-05-09Job filed: A1$1,975,000
2001-05-09Job filed: Structural work in conjunction with initial filing.
2001-05-09Job filed: Structural work in conjunction with initial filing.
2001-05-09Job filed: Install new HVAC and plumbing fixtures as shown on plans filed herewith.
2001-05-09Job filed: Installation of new sprinkler heads with related piping as shown on plans submitted herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$40,000
2001-05-09Job filed: Installation of new sprinkler heads with related piping as shown on plans submitted herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$40,000
2001-05-09Job filed: Install new HVAC and plumbing fixtures as shown on plans filed herewith.
2001-04-17Permit EQ — RE-ISSUED
2001-04-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-04-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-04-02Job filed: Remove Penthouse and low roof as shown on submitted structural plans. Alteration type one filed separately for modification to certificate of occupanc$15,000
2001-04-02Job filed: Remove Penthouse and low roof as shown on submitted structural plans. Alteration type one filed separately for modification to certificate of occupanc$15,000
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2001-01-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000
2000-05-05Permit EQ — ISSUED
2000-04-25DOB complaint, category ?
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
2000-02-01Job filed: Add new 3rd, 4th, 5th an d penthouse floors, change use, and enlarge building as shown on submitted plans. No work under this application. All work $1,000
1999
1999-12-09Permit EQ — ISSUED
1999-07-12Permit EQ — RE-ISSUED
1999-07-02Permit EQ — ISSUED
1999-07-02Permit PL — ISSUED
1999-06-23Permit EQ — ISSUED
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-02-09Permit AL — ISSUED
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1998-03-04Permit AL — ISSUED
1997
1997-11-05Permit AL — ISSUED
1997-11-05Permit EQ — ISSUED
1997-09-25Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-04-08Deed — from OMEGA INTERIORS RELATY CORP. to 511 WEST 54TH STREETASSOCIATES, INC.
1997-04-08Mortgage satisfied — from OMEGA INTERIORS REALTY CORP. to EXTEBANK
1997-04-08Mortgage satisfied — from OMEGA INTERIORS REALTY CORP. to LEVIN, NORMAN R.
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-09-01DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-10-02Mortgage $200,000 — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to EXTEBANK$200,000
1991-10-02Agreement — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to LEVIN, NORMAN INDIV
1991-10-02Agreement — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to LEVIN, NORMAN INDIV
1991-10-02Mortgage assigned — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to EXTEBANK
1990
1990-03-06Mortgage satisfied — from FIVE ELEVEN W FIFTYETC to ROSENTHAL/ROSENTHALINC
1990-03-06Mortgage $451,000 — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to LEVIN, NORMAN R.$451,000
1990-03-06Deed — from FIVE ELEVEN WEST ETAL to OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP
1989
1989-04-27Agreement — from OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP to FIVE ELEVEN W FIFTHFOUR
1989-04-27Mortgage assigned — from ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL IN to OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP
1989-04-27Mortgage $213,869 — from FIVE ELEVEN W FIFTYFOUR to OMEGA INTERIORS RLTYCP$213,869
1988
1988-11-30Agreement — from ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC to FIVE ELEVEN WEST ETAL
1988-10-28Mortgage $32,005 — from 511 WEST 54TH ST CORP to ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL IN$32,005
1988-10-28ECB Non-Hazardous violation: NEW BUILDING OCCUPEID WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REMEDY OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FROM THIS DEPARTMENT$125
1988-02-02Mortgage $12,357 — from 511 W 54TH ST CORP to ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC$12,357
1987
1987-04-03Mortgage $13,769 — from FIVE ELEVEN WEST 54ETAL to ROSENTHAL& ROSTHTHALINC$13,769
1987-04-03Agreement — from 1776 PRODUCTIONS INC to ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHLINC
1986
1986-02-04Mortgage $28,000 — from FIVE ELEVEN WEST ETC. to ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC$28,000
1985
1985-03-14Mortgage $150,000 — from 511 WEST 54TH ST CORP to ROSENTHAL &ROSENTHALINC$150,000
1968
1968-06-20DECL — from 513 ASSOCIATES; FIVE ELEVEN W ETAL

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