2778 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
BBL 2023070040 (Borough 2, Block 2307, Lot 40) · BIN 2000673 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
2778 3rd Avenue (Bronx, NY 10455; tax lot BBL 2023070040) is an office building (building class O7: office building (subtype O7)), built around 1931, on a 1,550 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as TJ MEIR LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 18, 2012 lists a price of $330,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $421,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and eight OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- TJ MEIR LLC
- Building class
- O7 · Office building
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,550 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $421,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $330,000 · 2012-12-18
- BBL
- 2023070040
- BIN
- 2000673
- 3Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 8OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2778 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (BBL 2023070040)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2778-3rd-avenue-2023070040. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- TJ MEIR LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- O7 – Office building (subtype O7)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,550 sq ft (28 ft × 67.67 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,538 sq ft (incl. 1,538 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6, C2-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.99 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 2023070040 (Borough 2, Block 2307, Lot 40) · BIN 2000673BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $421,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $189,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $160,830Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $421,000 | $189,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $366,000 | $164,700 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $387,000 | $174,150 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 3
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-18 | DEED | $330,000 | The Irrevocable Sand Iii Trust Of 2012; Susan C. Kalen As Trustee | T.J. Meir Llc | 2012122100280001 |
| 2012-05-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 2787 Third Avenue Corp. | Kalen, Trustee, Susan C; Irrevocable Sand Iii Trust Of 2012 | 2012060100422002 |
| 1978-10-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Sipfert Catherine | 2787 Third Avenue Corp | BK_7820037400584 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 3 open of 5
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2026-08-05 | X01402725-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-05-15 | $19,440 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-10-23 | 220617713 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-09-25 | $7,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2016-09-13 | 220395720 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-07-21 | $57,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-07-23 | X01402725-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-05-15 | $129,565 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2018-08-27 | 220579489 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2017-01-20 | $14,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 10
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | 2027-01-02 | X01402725-S1 DOB NOW | Plumbing Install bathrooms, sink and gas to proposed commercial kitchen. | Permit Issued |
| 2017-10-23 | 2018-06-22 | 220617713 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-09-13 | 2017-01-12 | 220395720 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-09-13 | 2017-01-12 | 220395720 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2016-09-13 | 2017-09-13 | 220395720 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-03-11 | 2016-03-06 | 220395720 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-03-11 | 2016-03-10 | 220395720 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2014-07-29 | 2015-07-29 | 220395720 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-07-21 | 2015-07-21 | 220395720 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-07-21 | 2015-03-06 | 220395720 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 0
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2018-04-23 | CLASS - 2 | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS. PREMISES UNDER PC ALT 2# 220617713 LOC FOLDER NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION APPLICATION FILED FOR LEGALIZATION OF HVA | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 35307825Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 8 unpaid of 13
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2026-04-09 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | AFRICAN RESTAURANT LE DAKAR LL | $3,375 / $0 / $3,375 | 014241912X |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-12-02 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | AFRICAN RESTAURANT LE DAKAR LL | $2,025 / $0 / $2,025 | 014218353N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-08-10 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | AFRICAN RESTAURANT LE DAKAR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049338951J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2021-07-02 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | T J MEIR LLC | $5,000 / $0 / $5,000 | 011725421N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2020-09-14 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | T J MEIR LLC | $5,000 / $0 / $5,000 | 011730419K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-06-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | T J MEIR LLC | $5,000 / $0 / $5,000 | 011672996H |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-09-18 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | SEED WILLIS LLC | $5,000 / $0 / $5,000 | 011573765R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-04-23 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTS | TJ MEIR LLC | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 035307825Z |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2018-03-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | SEED WILLIS LLC | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 011625760J |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2017-08-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | SEED WILLIS LLC. | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 011625697X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2017-02-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | SEED WILLIS LLC | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 011605017P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-05-31 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | SAMARITAN VILLAGE | $600 / $600 / — | 011484852K |
Showing 12 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | DPR | Overgrown Tree/Branches – Blocking Street | In Progress | — |
| 2026-02-03 | DOHMH | Food Establishment – Food Spoiled | Closed | 2026-04-04 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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