The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% 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 0. In ZIP 10024, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
2% 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.
What 311 hears from this address
3 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (2) · Curb Condition (1).
Filed construction activity
$791,558 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (10 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 (1911)
No
Six or more residential units (5)
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)
48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP
Head officer
CAROLE FERRARA
Managing agent
CFA MANAGEMENT, INC.
Last registered
2025-08-25
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
$6,149,000
$2,767,050
2026
$6,559,000
$2,951,550
2027
$6,916,000
$3,112,200
The city's market estimate has risen
12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
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
Subway
86 St — B C · 650 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Columbus Av / W 86 St — M7 M11 · 250 ft
Citi Bike
Central Park W & W 85 St · 700 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.
3 311 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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $549,919 on
2019-08-08 (lender: Investors 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
2026-06-29
RPTT&RET $3,495,000 — from SINCLAIR, SCOTT; BUCHANAN, ROBERT to CHUNG, YOUNG; O'KELLEY, WINNIE
$3,495,000
2026-06-22
Sold for $3,495,000
$3,495,000
$699,000
2020-01-15
RPTT&RET $2,333,000 — from KRATOCHVIL, DAVID to WEBB, COLBY; BURBOECK, AXEL
$2,333,000
2020-01-06
Sold for $2,333,000
$2,333,000
$466,600
2019-08-08
Agreement $1,000,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to INVESTORS BANK
$1,000,000
2019-08-08
Mortgage $549,920 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to INVESTORS BANK
$549,920
2019-08-08
AL&R $1,000,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to INVESTORS BANK
$1,000,000
2010-08-31
RPTT&RET $1,975,000 — from LEVINE, SUSAN; LEVINE, MYRON to SPIEGEL , DR. ROBERT; SPIEGEL, CAROLINA
$1,975,000
2009-08-13
Mortgage $350,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK D/B/
$350,000
2009-08-13
AL&R $350,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK D/B/
$350,000
2009-08-13
Mortgage $150,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATION BANK D/B/
$150,000
2009-08-13
AL&R $150,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATION BANK D/B/
$150,000
2005-03-31
RPTT&RET $1,800,000 — from MERKATZ, ANDREW; MERKATZ, LISA to LEVINE, MYRON; LEVINE, SUSAN
$1,800,000
2002-05-01
Mortgage $30,000 — from SINCLAIR, SCOTT; BUCHANAN, ROBERT to CITIBANK, NA
$30,000
1999-08-12
Mortgage $275,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREETTENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK
$275,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
21
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
0
0
3
3
2018
6
0
0
0
3
9
2019
8
1
2
7
3
21
2020
0
0
5
2
1
8
2021
0
0
5
0
0
5
2022
3
0
2
0
2
7
2023
0
2
2
0
3
7
2024
1
0
2
0
2
5
2025
3
0
1
0
3
7
2026
3
0
1
2
1
7
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Job filed: INSTALL GAS BBQ, AND ASSOCIATED PIPING, VALVES, APPURTENANCES. CONNECTION TO EXISTING GAS PIPING DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE APARTMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
RPTT&RET $3,495,000 — from SINCLAIR, SCOTT; BUCHANAN, ROBERT to CHUNG, YOUNG; O'KELLEY, WINNIE
2026-06-22
Sold for $3,495,000
2026-02-23
Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025-12-29
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-23
Boiler inspection
2025-11-06
Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-10-28
Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-28Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2026-09-24Boiler inspection
2026-08-19Job filed: INSTALL GAS BBQ, AND ASSOCIATED PIPING, VALVES, APPURTENANCES. CONNECTION TO EXISTING GAS PIPING DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE APARTMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR.$35,000
2026-06-29RPTT&RET $3,495,000 — from SINCLAIR, SCOTT; BUCHANAN, ROBERT to CHUNG, YOUNG; O'KELLEY, WINNIE$3,495,000
2026-06-22Sold for $3,495,000$3,495,000
2026-02-23Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025
2025-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-23Boiler inspection
2025-11-06Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-10-28Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025-10-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-10-01Elevator permit: All work to comply with ASME A17.1-2013, Part 8 Section 8.7.2, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators as modified by Chapter K1 $173,000
2022-06-16Job filed: Installation of a condenser on the roof and associated duct/ piping for an existing dwelling unit in conjunction with the renovation of an existing d$160,000
2022-06-16Job filed: Plumbing work filed in conjunction with the renovation of an existing dwelling unit. No change of use, occupancy or egress.$75,000
2022-06-16Job filed: Renovation of an existing dwelling unit as per plans. Plumbing and mechanical work filed under separate applications. No change of use, occupancy or e$313,900
2022-05-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-04-22Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2022-02-28311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Shifted
2021
2021-12-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-11-06311: Missed Collection — Bulky Trash
2021-11-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-07311: Homeless Person Assistance
2021-03-05311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2020
2020-12-09311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2020-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-10-23Boiler inspection — defects found
2020-10-15311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2020-10-07311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2020-01-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-01-15RPTT&RET $2,333,000 — from KRATOCHVIL, DAVID to WEBB, COLBY; BURBOECK, AXEL$2,333,000
2020-01-06Sold for $2,333,000$2,333,000
2019
2019-10-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-09-06DOB violation ACC1: VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
2019-06-05Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND 72' HIGH PIPE SCAFFOLD AT OFF SHED FOR FACADE REPAIR WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS$1,000
2019-05-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND 72' HIGH PIPE SCAFFOLD AT OFF SHED FOR FACADE REPAIR WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS$1,000
2019-01-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-10-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-10-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-09-24Boiler inspection
2018-09-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-08-29Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK RELATED TO VAULT RENOVATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$19,000
2018-08-29Job filed: VAULT RENOVATION AND REPAIR WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$61,250
2018-08-29Job filed: STRUCTURAL WORK RELATED TO VAULT RENOVATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$19,000
2018-08-16Job filed: ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$106,408
2015-10-02HPD 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
2011-04-29Job filed: RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT #3 ON THE 3RD FLOOR. WORK TYPES INCLUDE OT/ARCHITECTURAL AND PLUMBING. NO CHANGE OF USE, OCCUPANCY, OR$70,000
2010
2010-12-06311: Street Condition — Pothole
2010-09-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-09-07Permit EQ — ISSUED
2010-09-07Job filed: ERECT PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLAN AT 48 WEST 86 STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE
2010-09-01Permit EQ — ISSUED
2010-09-01Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED A TOTAL OF 35 L.F. AS PER PLAN AT 48 WEST 86 STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BU
2010-08-31RPTT&RET $1,975,000 — from LEVINE, SUSAN; LEVINE, MYRON to SPIEGEL , DR. ROBERT; SPIEGEL, CAROLINA$1,975,000
2010-06-03Job filed: HEREWITH FILE PLANS TO RENOVATE THE EXTERIOR OF THIS BUILDING. WORK TO INCLUDE REPLACING EXISTING MANSARD ROOF SLATES AND REPLACING THE ORIGINAL SLATE$50,000
2010-06-03Job filed: HEREWITH FILE PLANS TO RENOVATE THE EXTERIOR OF THIS BUILDING. WORK TO INCLUDE REPLACING EXISTING MANSARD ROOF SLATES AND REPLACING THE ORIGINAL SLATE$50,000
2010-02-25AALR — from NCB, FSB to FANNIE MAE
2010-02-25Mortgage assigned — from NCB, FSB to FANNIE MAE
2009
2009-08-13Mortgage satisfied to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK
2009-08-13Mortgage $350,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK D/B/$350,000
2009-08-13TL&R — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK to 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP.
2009-08-13AL&R $350,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK D/B/$350,000
2009-08-13Mortgage assigned — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK D/B/ to NCB, FSB
2009-08-13AALR — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATIVE BANK D/B/ to NCB, FSB
2009-08-13Mortgage $150,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATION BANK D/B/$150,000
2009-08-13AL&R $150,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREET TENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATION BANK D/B/$150,000
2009-08-13Mortgage assigned — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATION BANK D/B/ to NCB, FSB
2009-08-13AALR — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COORPORATION BANK D/B/ to NCB, FSB
2009-07-21DOB violation E:
2007
2007-12-07DOB violation E:
2007-03-07DOB violation E:
2005
2005-10-26Permit AL — ISSUED
2005-03-31RPTT&RET $1,800,000 — from MERKATZ, ANDREW; MERKATZ, LISA to LEVINE, MYRON; LEVINE, SUSAN$1,800,000
2005-03-18Permit AL — ISSUED
2005-02-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2004
2004-10-08Job filed: Remove existing greenhouse (filed under BN 4592-89) at first floor, rear yard. Replace with new metal and glass greenhouse in same space. New greenho$8,000
2004-03-16Permit AL — ISSUED
2003
2003-10-23DOB violation E:
2003-06-26Permit AL — ISSUED
2003-04-15Mortgage satisfied — from BUCHANAN, ROBERT S; SINCLAIR, SCOTT to CITIBANK N.A.
2002
2002-07-12Mortgage assigned — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK to WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A.
2002-07-12Mortgage assigned — from NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK to WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A.
2002-05-01Mortgage $30,000 — from SINCLAIR, SCOTT; BUCHANAN, ROBERT to CITIBANK, NA$30,000
2001-05-03Job filed: Minor renovations to existing fifth floor apartment. Erect new penthouse at roof to create duplex apartment. Enclose some of fifth floor terrace. C$10,000
2001-05-03Job filed: Minor renovations to existing fifth floor apartment. Erect new penthouse at roof to create duplex apartment. Enclose some of fifth floor terrace. C$10,000
2000
2000-05-31Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-03-10Job filed: PARAPET AND REAR FACADE REPAIR MINOR BUL KHEAD REHABILITATION NO CHANGE N EGRESS USE OR OCCUPANCY$50,000
1999
1999-09-14Mortgage satisfied — from 48 WEST 86TH STREETTENANTS CORP. to COHOES SAVINGS BANK
1999-09-14Mortgage satisfied — from 48 WEST 86TH STREETTENANTS CORP. to COHOES SAVINGS BANK
1999-08-12Mortgage $275,000 — from 48 WEST 86TH STREETTENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK$275,000
1999-08-12Mortgage assigned — from 48 WEST 86TH STREETTENANTS CORP. to NATIONAL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE BANK
1999-03-02ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 40H 30O 28F 06B 18D 73U 46H 49B 40 REPAIR WORN GOV #) CLEAN DOWN HOIDTWAY 28 ELIMINATE LOST APTION IN CAR SHOES ADJ GATE SW AS REQ