A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% 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 10. 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
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
11 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (11).
Filed construction activity
$735,570 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 (1910)
No
Six or more residential units (2)
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)
219 & 221 EAST STREET OWNER LLC
Head officer
DYLAN SHABAN
Managing agent
JB MAC REAL ESTATE INC
Last registered
2024-11-29
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
$6,816,000
$408,960
2026
$7,255,000
$435,300
2027
$8,638,000
$518,280
The city's market estimate has risen
27% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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.
1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2019 (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
59 St — 4 5 6 N R W · 300 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Lexington Av/63 St — M Q · 950 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: E 59 St / 3 Av — Q32 · 150 ft
Citi Bike
E 58 St & 3 Ave · 500 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.
11 311 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: $4,482,722 on
2020-03-24 (lender: Metropolitan Commercial Bank), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2025-05-15
Agreement $7,052,500 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK
$7,052,500
2020-03-24
Agreement $7,052,500 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK
$7,052,500
2020-03-24
Deed $5,425,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES, LLC to 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC
$5,425,000
2020-03-24
AL&R $7,052,500 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK
$7,052,500
2020-03-24
Mortgage $4,482,722 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK
$4,482,722
2020-03-11
Sold for $5,425,000
$5,425,000
$2,712,500
2016-05-11
Agreement $3,250,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES LLC to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND
$3,250,000
2016-05-02
Mortgage $1,012,255 — from GAK PROPERTIES, LLC to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND
$1,012,255
2013-05-14
AL&R $3,000,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES LLC to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND
$3,000,000
2013-05-14
Agreement $3,000,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES LLC to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND
$3,000,000
2013-05-14
Mortgage $1,858,273 — from GAK PROPERTIES LLC to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND
$1,858,273
2001-05-21
Mortgage $1,000,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING, INC.
$1,000,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
23
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
0
2
2
2018
0
3
0
3
6
2019
0
1
0
1
2
2020
4
0
7
0
11
2021
0
23
0
0
23
2022
0
3
0
0
3
2023
0
0
0
0
0
2024
5
3
0
0
8
2025
7
3
1
1
12
2026
0
7
0
0
7
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HPD 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
2025-11-05
Elevator permit: alteration/modernization of one incline platform lift Device # 1W6898 As detailed in the attached plans. All work will comply with
2025-11-24HPD 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
2025-11-05Elevator permit: alteration/modernization of one incline platform lift Device # 1W6898 As detailed in the attached plans. All work will comply with$32,000
2025-05-15Agreement $7,052,500 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK$7,052,500
2025-02-19Job filed: TO REPLACE EXISTEN SIGN FILED UNDER APPLICATION 122451257 WITH A NEW ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED BLADE WALL BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN, READS- THE SHADE STO$800
2025-01-31Permit Sign — Signed-off
2025-01-31Permit Sign — Signed-off
2025-01-27Job filed: The Shade Store--General construction inclusive of partitions modifications for retail renovation. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$204,607
2025-01-27Job filed: The Shade Store--Plumbing modifications/installations in conjunction with retail renovation.$9,175
2025-01-23Job filed: TO REPLACE EXISTEN SIGN FILED UNDER APPLICATION 122451257 WITH A NEW ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED BLADE WALL BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN, READS- THE SHADE STO$800
2025-01-23Job filed: TO REPLACE EXISTEN SIGN FILED UNDER APPLICATION 122451248 WITH A NEW ILLUMINATED WALL BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN, READS- THE SHADE STORE. NO CHANGE IN US$1,800
2024
2024-12-12Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2024-12-11Job filed: The Shade Store--General construction inclusive of partitions modifications for retail renovation. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$204,607
2024-12-09Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-21Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-11-05Job filed: The Shade Store--General construction inclusive of partitions modifications for retail renovation. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$204,607
2024-11-05Job filed: The Shade Store--Plumbing modifications/installations in conjunction with retail renovation.$9,175
2021-01-15311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2020
2020-07-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2020-06-04Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITION AND REBUILD NEW PARTITION WALL AT 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR AS PER INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WI$50,000
2020-06-04Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITION AND REBUILD NEW PARTITION WALL AT 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR AS PER INDICATED ON PLANS. THERE WI$50,000
2020-03-24Agreement $7,052,500 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK$7,052,500
2020-03-24Deed $5,425,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES, LLC to 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER, LLC$5,425,000
2020-03-24TL&R — from THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND to GAK PROPERTIES LLC
2020-03-24AL&R $7,052,500 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK$7,052,500
2020-03-24Mortgage $4,482,722 — from 219 & 221 EAST 59TH STREET OWNER LLC to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK$4,482,722
2020-03-24Mortgage assigned — from THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND to METROPOLITAN COMMERCIAL BANK
2016-05-11Agreement $3,250,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES LLC to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND$3,250,000
2016-05-02Mortgage $1,012,255 — from GAK PROPERTIES, LLC to FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LONG ISLAND$1,012,255
2015
2015-12-30311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2015-12-12311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2015-06-26Permit SG — ISSUED
2015-06-26Permit SG — ISSUED
2015-06-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-06-01Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING STOREFRONT WITH NEW METAL AND GLASS STOREFRONT AS INDICATED IN ALT1 APPLICATION 122247087. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$40,000
2015-05-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-05-21Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-05-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2015-04-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-04-23Job filed: RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR. ARCHITECTURAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANC$195,000
2015-04-23Job filed: MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER WORK IN CONJUNCTION WORK WITH THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE.$121,000
2015-04-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.$15,000
2015-04-09Permit PL — ISSUED
2015-03-11Permit AL — ISSUED
2015-03-03Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR. THIS CHANGE IS FOR BUILDING CODE OCCUPANCY GROUP ONLY. NO CHANGE IN ZONING USE GROUP.$90,000
2015-03-03Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FRAMING. PROVIDE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SUPPORT.
2015-03-03Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FRAMING. PROVIDE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SUPPORT.
2015-03-03Job filed: REPLACE EXISTING PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FRAMING. PROVIDE WHEELCHAIR LIFT SUPPORT.
2015-02-27311: Street Condition — Pothole
2015-01-13Permit EQ — ISSUED
2015-01-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2014
2014-12-29Job filed: REMOVE INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING CONSTRUCTION AND STOREFRONT AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$18,000
2011-07-23311: Noise Survey — People Created Noise
2011-05-20311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2010
2010-10-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2008
2008-03-15ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY CONTRARY TO THE C OF O WHEN THE CURRENTC OF O ALLOWS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PA NOTE CO #102047955
2007
2007-11-15Job filed: THE CARIAGE HOUSE
2007-11-15Job filed: THE CARIAGE HOUSE
2006
2006-03-12ECB Non-Hazardous violation: APPROVED PLANS FOR PA # 159/72 NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSP. NOTED: PLANS NOT PROVIDED @ TIME OF INSP. REMEDY: PROVIDE PLANS.
2006-03-12ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT PERMIT. NOTED: PA 159/72 EXPIRED 11/01/05. REMEDY: OBTAIN CURRENT PERMIT.$500
2006-03-12ECB Hazardous violation: EXIT DOOR OBSTRUCTED- HAZARDOUS NOTED: WEST EGRESS HALL & EXIT DOOR OBSTRUCTED BY STORAGE. REMEDY: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS.$480
2001
2001-05-21Mortgage $1,000,000 — from GAK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING, INC.$1,000,000
2001-05-21Mortgage assigned — from GAK PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING, INC.
2000
2000-09-11Job filed: PA
2000-09-11Job filed: PA
2000-06-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-04-19Job filed: INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR.$5,000
1999
1999-10-27ECB Non-Hazardous violation: INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AN EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT. NOTED YORK A/C UNIT MODEL NUMBER H2CE1$200
1999-10-15DOB complaint, category ?
1999-09-15DOB complaint, category ?
1999-05-28Permit AL — ISSUED
1999-03-23Permit PL — ISSUED
1999-03-01Permit EW — ISSUED
1999-03-01Permit EW — ISSUED
1998
1998-11-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-10-28Permit EQ — ISSUED
1998-10-26Permit EQ — ISSUED
1993
1993-05-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1983
1983-11-22Deed — from KLAFFKY, WARREN S. TR.; KLAFFKY, ALBERT G. TR.; KLAFFKY, RICHARD C.TR. to KLAFFKY, ALBERT G.
1982
1982-04-21Deed — from KLAFFKY, RICHARD C.TR.; WELCH HOLDING TRUSTAKA; KLAFFKY, WARREN S.SUB/TR; KLAFFKY, G.ALBER to KLAFFKY, RICHARD C.; KLAFFKY, G. ALBERT; KLAFFKY, WARREN, S.
1981
1981-12-01Deed — from KLAFFKY, RICHARD C; KLAFFKY, ALBERT G; KLAFFKY, WARREN S to KLAFFKY, WARREN S; WELCH HOLDING TRUST; KLAFFKY, RICHARD C; KLAFFKY, ALBERT G