# 5979 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471

BBL 2058011036 · Block 5801 · Lot 1036 · BIN 2084210  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/5979-broadway-2058011036  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 5983 Broadway; 5981 Broadway; 5983b Broadway

## Summary

5979 Broadway (Bronx, NY 10471; tax lot BBL 2058011036) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1931, on a 7,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as MASON REALTY CORP; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 12, 2004 lists a price of $775,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,019,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 11 active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 10 311 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, “5979 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10471 (BBL 2058011036)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/5979-broadway-2058011036. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 11 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MASON REALTY CORP
- Building class: K1 – Store building (subtype K1)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 7,500 sq ft · Building area: 5,529 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C2-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,019,000, assessed value $458,550, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-08-12 from VAN CORT REALTY CORP to MASON REALTY CORP, stated price $775,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-07-17 from SCHULMAN NORMAN; MARKS MAE; OSHERSON ADELE; MASON JOEL; MASON MICHAEL to VANCORT REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-07-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-07-17 from MARKS MILTON S EX OF to MAE MARKS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-03-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-03-30 from MASON CYNTHIA ADM OF to MICHAEL MASON; JOEL E MASON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-04-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-04-07 from SCHULMAN MEYER TRUSTEES OF; SCHULMAN NORMAN; MARK MILTON S TRUSTEE; JACOBSON ABRAHAM S to MILTON S MARKS; CYNTHIA M MASON ADM OF, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-10-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-10-29 from SCHIELMAN ISRAEL EXS to NORMAN SCHULMAN; ADELE S OSHERSON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220562111 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING PLAN TO INSTALL A SMOKESHOP; WORK INCLUDES WOOD COUNTER; SHELVES; CERAMIC TILES REFRIGERATOR. ALL WORK AS PER PLAN SUBMITTED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-10-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220086751 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREWITH FILING INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN HOOD ON FIRST FLOOR.THIS APPLICATION IS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION NO.220085226. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-01-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 200927453 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 200678105 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJU NCTION WITH APPL.NO CHANGE IN U E,OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-10-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200226237 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CONSTRUCT TAKE-OUT FOOD RESTAURANT. NO- CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OCC. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-09-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 200160404 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF ANSUL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-11-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220562111: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-11-29, expires 2017-03-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-06-17, expires 2016-03-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2015-06-17, expires 2016-03-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-06-17, expires 2016-06-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-12-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2014-12-23, expires 2015-03-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2014-10-29, expires 2015-10-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-10-29, expires 2015-10-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-10-16, expires 2015-03-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220357619: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-10-16, expires 2015-10-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-12-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220086751: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2010-12-08, expires 2011-12-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-11-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220085226: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2010-11-18, expires 2011-11-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220085226: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2010-11-08, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220085226: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-11-08, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-02-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200927453: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2005-02-01, expires 2005-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 28. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2058011036/permits

## 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 (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 INTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL HGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 INTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED - FAILURE TO FILE 2017 INTERNAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-08-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED THE BRICK WALL AT EXPOSURE #3 REAR WITH STEP CRACKS AND MISSING CONCRETE THROUGHOUT., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-12-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: INSTALLED ONE STORY WOOD FRAME STRUCTURE WITH SHEETROCK INTERIOR AND ELECTRICAL AT REAR OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, BLOCKING REAR WINDOW OPENING. REM: OBTAIN A PERMIT. RESTORE TO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-05-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PERMITS. Unpaid balance $1,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Poisoning – 1 or 2. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-20 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Jackhammer. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-05 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Rodents/Insects/Garbage. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-22 | open (Started) | 311 request to DEP: Sewer – Catch Basin Sunken/Damaged/Raised (SC1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Running (WC3). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | 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 MASON REALTY CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2004-08-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2004-08-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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