A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 86% 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 15. In ZIP 11220, 69% 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
5 total — 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1990-02-28.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
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
27 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Outdoor Dining (8) · Food Establishment (3) · Vendor Enforcement (3) · Dirty Condition (3) · Noise (2) · Obstruction (1).
Filed construction activity
$13,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (3 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 (1920)
No
Six or more residential units (4)
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)
5601 8TH AVE CORP
Head officer
YAUPONG YEUNG
Managing agent
YAUPONG YEUNG
Last registered
2025-07-10
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
$1,024,000
$460,800
2026
$927,000
$417,150
2027
$1,112,000
$500,400
The city's market estimate has risen
9% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Food Spoiled) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.
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
8 Av — N · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: 8 Av / 57 St — B70 · 100 ft
Citi Bike
57 St & 7 Ave · 950 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.
27 311 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: $850,000 on
2011-05-18 (lender: Au, Peggy and Quan, Richard). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2011-05-18
Mortgage $850,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to AU, PEGGY; QUAN, RICHARD
$850,000
2007-06-18
AL&R $1,000,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
$1,000,000
2007-06-18
Mortgage $1,000,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
$1,000,000
1999-08-20
Mortgage $180,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to GOLDEN CITY COMMERCIAL BANK
$180,000
1990-03-09
Mortgage $240,000 — from 5601 8TH AVE CORP to ALEXANDER, JACK Z; ALEXANDER, BARBARA
$240,000
1990-03-09
Mortgage $230,000 — from YEUNG, YAU PONG; 5601 EIGHTH AVE CORP to SHING, S Y
$230,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
24
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
1
3
0
14
18
2018
4
1
2
0
1
8
2019
0
0
4
0
1
5
2020
3
0
11
0
0
14
2021
0
0
8
1
0
9
2022
0
0
7
0
1
8
2023
0
3
17
0
4
24
2024
0
0
8
0
0
8
2025
0
1
11
0
1
13
2026
0
1
10
0
0
11
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HPD 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
2026-03-13
311: Building/Use — No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO
2026-03-13
DOB complaint, category ?
2026-02-12
311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2026-02-10
311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-11-01
311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2025-10-31
311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2025-10-31
DOB complaint, category ?
The full timeline
2026
2026-10-13311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-09-16311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-07-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-06-15311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2026-06-07311: Bike/Roller/Skate — N/A
2026-05-31311: Drinking — Underage - Licensed Est
2026-04-30HPD 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
2026-03-13311: Building/Use — No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO
2025-10-31311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2025-10-31DOB complaint, category ?
2025-08-04Restaurant inspection: MR. Q BBQ — grade A · mice evidence
2025-07-24Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-07-07311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-06-05HPD 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
2025-04-15311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2025-04-15311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2025-04-15311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2025-04-09311: Outdoor Dining — Street Zone Blocked
2024-04-03HPD 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
2023-11-21HPD 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
2023-03-20HPD 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
2022-02-18HPD 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
2021-07-27311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-06-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-05-19311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2021-04-05HPD 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
2020-05-23HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOL
2020-05-23HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER PROTRUDING BEYOND WINDOW SILL AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT EAST
2020-03-26HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 2ND
2020-03-26HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR COND
2020-03-25311: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2020-03-25311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2020-03-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2020-03-25Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2020-02-28Permit AL — ISSUED
2019
2019-12-17Cooling tower inspection
2019-09-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-07-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-07-10311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-11311: Consumer Complaint — Overcharge
2018
2018-12-07Cooling tower inspection
2018-11-30Job filed: INSTALL NEW AWNING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$5,000
2018-11-30Job filed: INSTALL NEW AWNING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$5,000
2018-11-30Permit AL — ISSUED
2018-11-30Permit AL — ISSUED
2018-11-15311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2017-12-18311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2017-05-09311: Street Condition — Blocked - Construction
2017-02-06311: Building/Use — Illegal. Commercial Use In Resident Zone
2017-02-06DOB complaint, category ?
2016
2016-11-01HPD 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
2014-08-14Job filed: FILING FOR MODIFICATION OF KITCHEN RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. AS SHOWN ON PLAN. EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND SHUT-OFF VALVE WAS FILED $3,000
2011-09-20Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR 4 FAMILY UNITS ON 2ND FL & 3RD FL, PLUMBING WORK AND PARTITION WALL WILL BE INVOLVED AND REPLACE WOOD STAIR CASE TO METAL$78,000
2011-09-20Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR 4 FAMILY UNITS ON 2ND FL & 3RD FL, PLUMBING WORK AND PARTITION WALL WILL BE INVOLVED AND REPLACE WOOD STAIR CASE TO METAL$78,000
2011-09-13311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2011-07-07TL&R — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP. to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
2011-07-07Mortgage satisfied — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP. to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
2011-05-18Mortgage $850,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to AU, PEGGY; QUAN, RICHARD$850,000
2011-04-08311: Street Condition — Pothole
2010
2010-09-20311: Noise — Noise: Air Condition/Ventilation Equip, Commercial (NJ2)
2010-09-17311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2010-09-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2010-09-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2010-08-10Job filed: PROPOSED HVAC UNIT ON ROOF. MECHANICAL DUNNAGE WORKS AS PER PLAN. OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$35,000
2010-08-10Job filed: PROPOSED HVAC UNIT ON ROOF. MECHANICAL DUNNAGE WORKS AS PER PLAN. OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$35,000
2007-07-26Job filed: Additiion of Boiler work type in conjuction with Job# 302149146$8,000
2007-06-18AL&R $1,000,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK$1,000,000
2007-06-18Mortgage $1,000,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to CHINATOWN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK$1,000,000
2007-03-05Mortgage satisfied — from 5601 EIGHT AVENUE CORP to CATHAY BANK
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-07-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-07-03Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-06-20Job filed: Install fixtures for a take out restaurant. Install fire suppression system for the kitchen hood on 1st floor.$21,800
2006-05-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-05-02Job filed: Replace Oil Boiler with 4 Gas Boilers & 5 H.W.H.. No change in use, egress & occupancy.$8,000
2006-03-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-03-09Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-03-07Job filed: Instal roof top A/C unit for 1st Fl as per plan.$7,000
2006-03-07Job filed: Install A/C unit on roof top for store as per plan.$7,000
2005
2005-09-14Permit EQ — ISSUED
2005-09-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2005-09-09Job filed: New store front (16' x9'); Add steel beam and replace damaged concrete floor on 1st floor, as shown on plan.$10,200
2004
2004-10-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2004-10-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2004-07-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-06-17Job filed: Extension of one stry at rear yard including new foundation conc. block wall and minor plumbing work. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$20,000
2004-03-18Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
1999
1999-08-20Mortgage assigned — from 5601 EIGHT AVENUE CORP to GOLDEN CITY COMMERCIAL BANK
1999-08-20Mortgage satisfied — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to ALEXANDER, DR JACK; ALEXANDRA, BARBARA
1999-08-20Mortgage $180,000 — from 5601 EIGHTH AVENUE CORP to GOLDEN CITY COMMERCIAL BANK$180,000
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-11-23Mortgage assigned — from ALEXANDER, JACK Z. to ALEXANDER, BARBARA CO-TR; ALEXANDER, JACK CO-TR
1992
1992-02-21Mortgage assigned — from ALEXANDER, JACK Z; ALEXANDER, BARBARA to ALEXANDER JACK Z
1990
1990-08-02Mortgage satisfied — from YEUNG, YAU PONG to SHING, S Y
1990-03-09Mortgage $240,000 — from 5601 8TH AVE CORP to ALEXANDER, JACK Z; ALEXANDER, BARBARA$240,000
1990-03-09Deed — from ALEXANDER, JACK Z; ALEXANDER, BARBARA to 5601 EIGHTH AVE CORP
1990-03-09Mortgage $230,000 — from YEUNG, YAU PONG; 5601 EIGHTH AVE CORP to SHING, S Y$230,000
1990-02-28HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNE
1990-02-28HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ENTRANCE DOOR TO 3 STY APT 3F. LOCAT
1990-02-28HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
1970
1970-06-24Deed — from SANDERSON SAMUEL DECD to ALEXANDER BARBARA; ALEXANDER JACK Z
1970-06-24Mortgage — from ALEXANDER BARBARA; ALEXANDER JACK Z to SANDERSON MARVIN; SANDERSON SAMUEL DECD AS EXECUTORS OF; PRESSBERG DAVID