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 11201, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% 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
5 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 3 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 1987-04-22.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
2 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2023–24: 2).
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
13 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3) · Illegal Parking (2) · Illegal Fireworks (1) · HEAT/HOT WATER (1) · Sidewalk Condition (1) · New Tree Request (1).
Filed construction activity
$420,975 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (8 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 (1849)
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)
122 MONTAGUE OWNER LLC
Head officer
STEPHEN ELBAZ
Managing agent
ESQUIRE MANAGEMENT CORP.
Last registered
2025-10-10
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
$2,619,000
$1,178,550
2026
$3,143,000
$1,414,350
2027
$3,772,000
$1,697,400
The city's market estimate has risen
44% 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
Borough Hall — 2 3 4 5 R · 500 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Cadman Plaza West / Tillary St — B26 B52 · 0.2 mi
Citi Bike
Henry St & Remsen St · 250 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.
13 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 1 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.
Job filed: Application filed for the 4th-floor renovation, including cap and removal of one existing gas cooking stove, installation of one new electric cooking
2026-08-26
DOB violation LANDMK:
2026-08-20
Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING. CHANGE OF USE ON 2ND FLOOR COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT TO RESIDENTIAL. CHANGE OF USE OF
2026-08-11
Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION ON 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2026-07-25
311: Panhandling — N/A
2026-07-16
Deed $5,100,000 — from 122 MONTAGUE OWNER LLC to 122 MONTAGUE ST. PROPCO LLC
2026-07-01
Sold for $5,100,000
2026-03-30
311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2026-03-19
Boiler inspection
2026-03-06
FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-12-19
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-25Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2026-09-18Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-09-15Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-08-27Job filed: Application filed for the 4th-floor renovation, including cap and removal of one existing gas cooking stove, installation of one new electric cooking $35,000
2026-08-26DOB violation LANDMK:
2026-08-20Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING. CHANGE OF USE ON 2ND FLOOR COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT TO RESIDENTIAL. CHANGE OF USE OF$257,475
2026-08-11Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION ON 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$35,500
2026-07-25311: Panhandling — N/A
2026-07-16Deed $5,100,000 — from 122 MONTAGUE OWNER LLC to 122 MONTAGUE ST. PROPCO LLC$5,100,000
2026-07-01Sold for $5,100,000$5,100,000
2026-03-30311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2022-11-04HPD 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
2022-08-02Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC$9,000
2022-07-29Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 20$9,000
2022-05-04Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-03-15DOB complaint, category ?
2022-03-04Boiler inspection
2022-03-01HPD 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
2021-11-04Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-11-04Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-10-25Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-10-25Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-09-17Boiler inspection
2021-07-26Job filed: PLUMBING WORK IN SECOND FLOOR OFFICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION #B00540819. REPLACE TOILET AND LAVATORY. NEW SINK.$7,500
2021-07-26Job filed: Interior build of office space on second floor. Minor partition changes, renovation of bathroom, provide split-system A/C. Plumbing filed under B0054$59,500
2021-06-14ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO DISPLAY THE HEATING SYSTEM / BOILER ROOM ACCESS INFORMATION SIGN HPD27-2033; CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICA
2021-05-26Boiler inspection — defects found
2021-04-14City emergency repair (OMO): division nyc - ''essential hpd emergency operations service work'' install hinges to make door self-closing arrange and $250
2021-04-12HPD 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
2021-04-10City emergency repair (OMO): nyc hpd emergency operations division - ''essential service work '' 122 montague street at public hall stairs, 3rd story$470
2021-01-08HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD TREAD 11TH UP FROM BOTTOM AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY
2021-01-08HPD 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
2021-01-08HPD class B: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2021-01-08HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2021-01-08HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SKYLIGHT TYPE WINDOW PANE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY
2021-01-08HPD class A: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING (DOOR STOPS INSTALLED ON FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING) , 1
2021-01-08HPD class A: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CERAMIC TILES WITH GROUTED JOINTS / CAULKING SURFACE OF VISIBLE MOLD A
2021-01-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SO
2021-01-08HPD class C: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LEAKY STEAM SUPPLY LINE TO RADIATOR SHUT OFF VAVLE AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROO
2021-01-08HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, AP
2021-01-08HPD class A: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING (DOOR STOPS INSTALLED ON VESTIBULE DOOR) AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st
2021-01-08HPD 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
2021-01-08HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT APARTMENT IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST
2020
2020-12-14Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2020-12-14Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2020-12-14311: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2020-12-14311: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2020-09-09Boiler inspection — defects found
2019
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-06-11Permit Sign — Signed-off
2019-04-16Job filed: Install new sign band, new awning and new bracket sign along with associated trim work as outlined in drawings and as approved by LPC$8,000
2018
2018-11-30311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2018-11-30DOB complaint, category ?
2018-10-18HPD 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
2018-09-15311: Indoor Air Quality — Chemical Vapors/Gases/Odors
2017
2017-11-27HPD 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
2017-07-27311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2016
2016-11-10HPD 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
2016-09-02311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2016-07-25Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-07-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
2016-07-03Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC
2016-07-03Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC
2016-07-03Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANC
2016-06-30Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 200
2016-02-17311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2015
2015-10-08311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2015-08-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-05-26311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2015-03-07311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2015-01-16HPD litigation: Heat and Hot Water
2014
2014-12-15HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2014-12-15HPD class C: SECTION 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR E
2014-12-11Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2014-12-11311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2014-01-13311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2004-10-21Job filed: CREATE AN OPENING IN EXISTING BRICK WALL AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$18,000
2004-10-21Job filed: CREATE AN OPENING IN EXISTING BRICK WALL AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS.$18,000
2004-10-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-10-19Permit EQ — ISSUED
2004-09-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-08-30Job filed: REPLACEMENT OF STOREFRONT AND NON-ILLUMINATED AWNING WITH LETTERING TO BE NO LARGER THAN 12" NOR MORE THAN 12 SQ. FT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCC$8,000
2004-08-23Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF RETAIL STORE, UG 6. REMOVAL OF MINOR PARTITIONS, INSTALL WOOD FLOOR AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PER PLAN FILED. NO CHANGE IN US$25,000
2002-04-24HPD class B: § 61 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE USE UNLESS AND UNTIL AN APPROVED APPLICATION IS FILED AND A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS OBTAINED ****** IN THE ENTI
2002-04-24HPD class B: § 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WIT
2002-04-24HPD class A: § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
2002-04-24HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
2002-04-24HPD class A: § 27-2050 ADM CODE MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES A COPY OF THE SPRINKLER TEST FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-11-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-11-13Job filed: Interior renovation of existing retail store into candy store. General construction includes remove existing partitions per plan. Install counter, dis$5,000
2001-06-19DOB violation LANDMK:
2000
2000-01-11Permit EW — ISSUED
1999
1999-05-03DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: ENCLOSURE (WOOD) ERECTED AT REAR OF KITCHEN
1999-05-03ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: ENCLOSURE (WOOD) ERECTED AT REAR OFKITCHEN. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT & APPROVALS FROM D.O.B. IF FE$250
1996
1996-01-05Permit EW — ISSUED
1995
1995-10-03ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WOOD ENCLOSURE ERECTED AT REAR OF KITCHEN (ROOF) REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.$350
1994
1994-08-26Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-07-25DOB violation LL6291:
1994-07-25DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-12-18Permit PL — ISSUED
1992-12-18Permit EW — ISSUED
1992-05-21DOB violation C:
1992-05-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT, WOOD ENCLOSURE ERECTED AT REAR OF KITCHEN SEALED EXIT DOOR AT REAR BLOCKING ALTENATE MEANS OF EGRESS. $285
1992-05-04ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT INTERIOR STAIRWAY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS IS SEALED OFFF. ALSO PARTITIONS OF 2ND FLOOR HAS BEEN RENOVATED$285
1989-12-28ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WOOD ENCLOSURE ERECTED AT REAR OF KITCHEN REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASBLE.$1,000
1989-12-28ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. REAR EXIT DOOR HAS BEEN SEALED BLCKING 2 MEANS OF EGRESS. REMEDY: CORRECT DEFECTED IMMEDIATELY.$1,000
1989-12-26DOB complaint, category ?
1988
1988-06-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: EXHUST FAN INSTALLED AT REAR WALL UNDER BNAPPLICATION REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT OR RESTORE PREM$250
1988-06-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. INTERIOR STAIRWAY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS SEALED OFF. REMEDY: FILE AND OBTAIN APPROVALS AND PERMIT TO L$250
1987
1987-04-22HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOOR ERECTED 2 TO 3 STYS PUBLIC HALLS.
1978
1978-11-09LEAS — from GM REALTY HOLDING CO INC to PICCADELI RESTAURANT OPERATORS INC
1978-11-09Mortgage assigned — from PICCADELI RESTAURANT OPERATORS INC to JDP REST CORP
1966
1966-11-18LDMK — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISS OF NYC; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM OF NYC; LANDMARKS PRESER