# 494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

BBL 2022920001 · Block 2292 · Lot 1 · BIN 2000514  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/494-willis-avenue-2022920001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 500 Willis Ave; 506 Willis Ave

## Summary

494 Willis Avenue (Bronx, NY 10455; tax lot BBL 2022920001) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1931, on a 2,911 sq ft lot zoned C4-4. City tax records list the owner as WILLIS 500, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 12, 2003 lists a price of $630,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,957,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations and 12 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 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, “494 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (BBL 2022920001)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/494-willis-avenue-2022920001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 12 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: WILLIS 500, LLC
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,911 sq ft · Building area: 5,780 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,957,000, assessed value $880,650, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-12 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-06-12 from AHEARN, CATHERINE to WILLIS 500,LLC, stated price $630,000. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 220540804 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE INTERIOR RENOVATION IN RESTAURANT, INSTALLATION OF NEW BATHROOM, PARTITION AND STOREFRONT. NO CHANGE OF USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE FILED UN… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-06-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 201130908 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED TO INSTALL A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ALL AS PER PLAN FILLED HEREWITH.NO CHANCE IN USE,OCCUPANCY OREGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-12-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200822315 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF FIVE NEW BOILERS. NO CHA NGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPAN CY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-07-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220540804: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-07-11, expires 2017-07-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220540804: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-07-11, expires 2017-07-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201130908: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2007-06-22, expires 2008-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-04-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200822315: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2005-04-21, expires 2006-04-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-01-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200822315: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2004-01-28, expires 2004-02-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-01-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200822315: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-01-28, expires 2005-01-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-02-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200773127: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-02-21, expires 2003-08-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-03-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200658626: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2001-03-16, expires 2001-03-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-03-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200658626: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2001-03-16, expires 2001-03-22. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023-06-30 | 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 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-01-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-19 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: CANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESS. Unpaid balance $10,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: SPITTING. Unpaid balance $112. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-27 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE. Unpaid balance $1,750. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-09-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2014-03-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from Cdcsa: FAILURE TO PROVIDE WORKING PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES. Unpaid balance $2,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2007-07-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doitt: FAILURE TO PROVIDE WORKING PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES. Unpaid balance $873. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | 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 WILLIS 500, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2003-06-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2003-06-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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