# 2861 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

BBL 2023280042 · Block 2328 · Lot 42 · BIN 2000866  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2861-3rd-avenue-2023280042  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 558 Melrose Ave

## Summary

2861 3rd Avenue (Bronx, NY 10455; tax lot BBL 2023280042) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1933, on a 1,740 sq ft lot zoned C4-4. City tax records list the owner as 2861 3RD AV BRONX LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 4, 2020 lists a price of $3,500,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,102,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, five active DOB violations and 10 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2861 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (BBL 2023280042)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2861-3rd-avenue-2023280042. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 10 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 2861 3RD AV BRONX LLC
- Building class: K2 – Store building (subtype K2)
- Year built: 1933
- Floors: 4
- Units: 0 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 1,740 sq ft · Building area: 6,140 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,102,000, assessed value $945,900, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-08-04 from 2861 THIRD AVENUE LLC to 2861 3RD AV BRONX LLC, stated price $3,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-08-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-08-18 from HALBERSTADT,SELMA; HALBERSTADT, JOSEPH to 2861 THIRD AVENUE, LLC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-11-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-11-17 from HALBERSTADT, JOSEPH to HALBERSTADT, SELMA; HALBERSTADT, JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-06-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-06-24 from WEXLER, HYMAN/EX OF; WEXLER, EMMA/EX to HALBERSTADT, JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-07-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-07-15 from 2861 REALTY INC to HYMAN WEXLER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-07-01 from WEXLER HYMAN to 2861 REALTY INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-04-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-04-04 from KOTEEN HERBERT to HYMAN WEXLER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-05 from KOTEEN JACOB to HERBERT KOTEEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing X00597341-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2007-05-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 201124979 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. (NYC BOILER NO. 61843-01). NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-08-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X07994553-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC …. Issued 2022-08-29, expires 2023-08-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-12 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00597341-I1: Mechanical Systems — FILING FOR INTERIOR WORK AT THE EXISTING STORE. CARPENTRY, COUNTER, HOOD AND RELATED VENTS. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2021-10-12, expires 2022-07-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-12 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00597341-I1: General Construction — FILING FOR INTERIOR WORK AT THE EXISTING STORE. CARPENTRY, COUNTER, HOOD AND RELATED VENTS. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2021-10-12, expires 2022-07-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-03-31 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00479291-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALL EXHAUST FAN FOR MEDICURE TABLE ON FIRST AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2021-03-31, expires 2021-10-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-03-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00476351-I1: General Construction — REPLACE EXISTING AWNING WITH NEW CANVAS COVER AT STOREFRONT READING XW NAILS SPA INC AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS,AND OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-03-03, expires 2021-03-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-12-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00435431-I1: Plumbing — INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR WITH PLUMBING WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2020-12-18, expires 2021-05-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-12-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240297335: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-12-15, expires 2021-03-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-05-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201124979: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2007-05-24, expires 2008-03-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-05-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201124979: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2007-05-24, expires 2008-03-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-11-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200839977: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-11-12, expires 2005-02-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200417192: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1997-04-09, expires 1998-02-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200417192: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1997-04-07, expires 1998-02-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-05-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200257015: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1993-05-13, expires 1994-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: CANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESS. Unpaid balance $10,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: SALE OR POSSESSION OF UNTAXED CIGARETTES 1ST. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: UNLAWFUL SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: UNLAWFUL SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-09-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: CANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESS. Unpaid balance $10,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: OPERATING A MFVU IN ANY PUBLIC SPACE WITHOUT A LICENSE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: OPERATING A MFVU UNIT WITHOUT A PERMIT IN ANY PUBLIC SPACE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 2861 3RD AV BRONX LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-08-04 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2020-08-04). | 636b-3b5g |

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