A sustained record of distress well beyond its peers. More recorded distress than 95% 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 44.7. In ZIP 10022, 72% 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
Open HPD violations
10 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 3 class A. Oldest open since 1978-11-03.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
6 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2024–25: 4 · winter 2025–26: 2). Repeated winter clusters suggest a chronic heating problem.
4
’24–25
2
’25–26
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
9 service requests in the last three years. Most common: HEAT/HOT WATER (3) · Noise (2) · Curb Condition (1) · Overgrown Tree/Branches (1) · Obstruction (1) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (1).
Filed construction activity
$10,000 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 (1910)
No
Six or more residential units (3)
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)
BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC
Head officer
ARIK LIFSHITZ
Managing agent
DSA MANAGEMENT CO. INC
Last registered
2025-10-31
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
$5,097,000
$305,820
2026
$4,967,000
$298,020
2027
$6,167,000
$370,020
The city's market estimate has risen
21% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NO2FUEL
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
Subway
51 St — 6 E F · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full Grand Central-42 St — 4 5 6 7 S · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 12-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: E 49 St / 1 Av — M50 · 150 ft
Citi Bike
E 51 St & 1 Ave · 350 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.
9 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 3 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: $3,100,000 on
2013-11-21 (lender: Modern Bank National Association). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2015-09-19
M&CON $3,365,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK
$3,365,000
2015-09-19
AL&R $3,365,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK
$3,365,000
2013-11-21
Deed $4,100,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC
$4,100,000
2013-11-21
Mortgage $3,100,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to MODERN BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
$3,100,000
2013-11-21
AL&R $3,100,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to MODERN BANK, N. A.
$3,100,000
2006-03-29
Mortgage $459,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to CITIBANK, N.A.,
$459,000
2004-03-12
Mortgage $42,031 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK
$42,031
2004-03-12
Agreement $700,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK
$700,000
1998-08-20
Mortgage $700,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK
$700,000
1995-04-14
Mortgage $280,995 — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to GREENPOINT BANK
$280,995
1989-11-14
Mortgage $300,000 — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to MARINE MIDLAND BANKN A
$300,000
1989-11-14
Mortgage $300,000 — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to MARINE MIDLAND BANK,N.A
$300,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
31
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
1
1
9
0
3
14
2018
0
0
1
0
2
3
2019
0
0
30
0
1
31
2020
0
0
4
0
1
5
2021
0
0
7
0
0
7
2022
0
0
7
0
3
10
2023
0
0
11
0
2
13
2024
0
0
6
4
3
13
2025
0
0
9
0
1
10
2026
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2024-10-30Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2024-09-13AALR — from SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.; IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CO to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-09-13Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.; IN ITS CAPACITY AS REC to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-09-13Mortgage assigned — from IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BANK, NE to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-09-13AALR — from SIGNATURE BANK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; IN ITS CAPACITY to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-05-23311: Obstruction — Weeds or Grass
2024-04-19311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Blocking Street
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
2024-03-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2023
2023-12-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-12-05311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2023-11-15HPD 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
2023-10-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2022-11-02HPD 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
2022-04-04Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2022-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-02-15HPD 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
2021-04-01HPD 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
2021-04-01HPD 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
2019-10-25HPD 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
2017-02-28Job filed: MINOR RENOVATION IN 1ST FLOOR APT. INCLUDING NON-LOAD BEARING, TRIM, ETC. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2015-09-19M&CON $3,365,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$3,365,000
2015-09-19Mortgage assigned — from MODERN BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to IGNATURE BANK
2015-09-19TL&R — from MODERN BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION to BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC
2015-09-19AL&R $3,365,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to SIGNATURE BANK$3,365,000
2015-06-15Job filed: NEW GREENHOUSE ENCLOSURE AT FIRST FLOOR REAR NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$10,000
2015-02-18Permit PL — ISSUED
2015-02-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-01-21Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 3 FAMILY BUILDING. THIS APPLICATION SUPERSEDES APPLICATION # 121947028 NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$105,500
2015-01-16311: Air Quality — Air: Dust, Construction/Demolition (AE4)
2014-03-13Job filed: MINOR RENOVATION IN 1ST FLOOR APT. INCLUDING PARTITIONS, TRIM, ETC. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$15,000
2014-01-28Mortgage satisfied — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
2013
2013-12-18Mortgage satisfied — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to CITIBANK, N.A.
2013-11-21Deed $4,100,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC$4,100,000
2013-11-21Mortgage $3,100,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to MODERN BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION$3,100,000
2013-11-21AL&R $3,100,000 — from BIRCHWOOD EQUITIES LLC to MODERN BANK, N. A.$3,100,000
2012
2012-10-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-08-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-07-07311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Car Service Company Complaint
2010
2010-08-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2007
2007-07-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-07-05Job filed: INSTALL HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 18 FT LONG AT 352 EAST 50 STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS
2007-07-05Permit EQ — ISSUED
2007-07-03Job filed: ERECT STEEL PIPE SCAFFOLD 18 LF AND 25' HIGH AT 352 EAST 50TH STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS . NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2006
2006-03-29Mortgage $459,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to CITIBANK, N.A.,$459,000
2004-03-12Mortgage $42,031 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK$42,031
2004-03-12Mortgage assigned — from WACHOVIA BANK F/K/A/ FIRST UNION NATIONA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK
2004-03-12Agreement $700,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK$700,000
2003
2003-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-05-06Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2003-05-06Job filed: REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
2001
2001-07-09Mortgage assigned — from WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC.; NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC. to FIRST UNION NATIONALBANK, AS TRUSTEE
2001-01-09Mortgage assigned — from NORTH AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY to NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC.
2000
2000-11-13Mortgage assigned — from DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK to NORTH AMERICAN MORTGAGE COMPANY
1999
1999-10-13HPD class B: SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FRO
1999-01-11Mortgage satisfied — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to MARINE MIDLAND BANKN.A.
1998
1998-12-14Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-08-20Deed — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA
1998-08-20Mortgage $700,000 — from TANNENBAUM, ALMIRA to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFNEW YORK$700,000
1998-07-10Permit EW — ISSUED
1995
1995-04-14Mortgage assigned — from MARINE MIDLAND BANK to GREENPOINT SAVINGS BANK
1995-04-14Mortgage assigned — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to STATE OF NEW YORK
1995-04-14Mortgage $280,995 — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to GREENPOINT BANK$280,995
1989
1989-11-14Mortgage $300,000 — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to MARINE MIDLAND BANKN A$300,000
1989-11-14Mortgage $300,000 — from 439 EAST CORPORATION to MARINE MIDLAND BANK,N.A$300,000
1985
1985-08-13HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1985-08-13HPD class B: D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE AT ENTRANCE TO 1ST STY
1985-08-13HPD class B: D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION BULKHEAD AT STAIRS TO ROOF.
1978
1978-11-03HPD class A: SECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES,
1978-11-03HPD class A: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR OF BOILER ROOM CELLAR.
1978-11-03HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BOILER ROOM CELLAR.
1978-11-03HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE WOOD & HOUSEHOLD GOO
1978-11-03HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE WOOD ROOF THRU OUT.
1978-11-03HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF STORAGE OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD.
1966
1966-07-20Mortgage — from 439 EAST CORP to DRY DOCK SV BNK