1 Old Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10027
BBL 1019820001 (Borough 1, Block 1982, Lot 1) · BIN 1059690 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 555 W 125 St · 557 W 125 St
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1 Old Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10027; tax lot BBL 1019820001) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1962, on a 6,259 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV. IN THE CI TY OF N.Y.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 31, 2008 lists a price of $6,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,951,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, nine active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and one OATH ticket 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
- THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV. IN THE CI TY OF N.Y.
- Building class
- K1 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1962 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 6,259 sq ft · R7A
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,951,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $6,250,000 · 2008-01-31
- BBL
- 1019820001
- BIN
- 1059690
- 5Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 9Active DOB violations
- 2Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1 Old Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10027 (BBL 1019820001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1-old-broadway-1019820001. 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)
- THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV. IN THE CI TY OF N.Y.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K1 – Store building (subtype K1)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
- 1962Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1992.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 6,259 sq ft (101.08 ft × 61.92 ft)
- Building floor area
- 10,800 sq ft (incl. 10,800 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R7A, C2-4, 125thThe 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)
- 1.73 built / 4.00 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 1019820001 (Borough 1, Block 1982, Lot 1) · BIN 1059690BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
- $1,951,000The 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
- $877,950The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $875,880Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,951,000 | $877,950 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,921,000 | $864,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,028,000 | $912,600 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-31 | DEED | $6,250,000 | 555 West Realty Llc | The Trustees Of Columbia Univ. In The City Of N.Y. | 2008020400076001 |
| 1996-02-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Geltzer, Robert L. Trustee; West 125th Street Realty Co. Estate Of | 555 West Realty Llc | FT_1730005047373 |
| 1985-07-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Vincit Realty Corp | West 125 St Realty Co | FT_1570000107557 |
| 1984-03-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lyndale Operating Corp. | Vincit Realty Corp. | FT_1830000057583 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
DOB job filings 5 open of 6
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 ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1997-04-30 | 101566636 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-04-29 | $12,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-04-09 | 100381329 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-03-11 | $1,100 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-03-26 | 100381338 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-03-11 | $100 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1991-12-03 | 100340800 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1991-11-27 | $7,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-02-07 | 100210013 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1991-11-15 | $25,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1999-04-15 | 101899322 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1998-07-07 | $29,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-17 | 1998-08-20 | 101899322 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | RE-ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-08-17 | 1998-08-20 | 101899322 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-08-17 | 1999-08-17 | 101899322 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-08-17 | 1998-08-20 | 101899322 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-08-17 | 1998-12-22 | 101899322 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-04-30 | 1997-06-12 | 101566636 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-04-30 | 1997-06-12 | 101566636 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-04-09 | 1992-05-01 | 100381329 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-04-09 | 1992-12-01 | 100381329 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-04-09 | 1992-05-01 | 100381329 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-03-26 | 1992-09-27 | 100381338 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-02-07 | 1992-05-01 | 100210013 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 9 active of 24
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V111425LBLVIO04336 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V092324LBLVIO04244 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO21975 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO42888 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO23823 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO43617 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V042523LBLVIO05099 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2019-11-08 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT | V110819LBLVIO02073 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1991-01-07 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V010791ESST02W | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2018-04-06 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT | V*040618LBLVIO03152 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2017-02-24 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT | V*022417LBLVIO02251 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-10-01 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT | V*100115LBLVIO01906 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030315LBLVIO03597 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2014-05-15 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT | V*051514LBLVIO05435 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2013-03-01 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030113LBLVIO02579 |
Showing 15 of 24 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 4
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 1991-11-18 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT PERMIT:AT TIME OF INSPECTION AN INTERIOR DEMO WAS OCCUP- ING IN THAT HUNG CEILING, PARTITION WALL PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL HAS BEEN REMOVE A SEARCH OF DEPT. RECORD SHOW THAT NO PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSU | $285 / $285 / $0 | 34063476P |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1991-11-18 | Non-Hazardous | DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FOR STREET NOT POSTED: A 30 YDS CONTAINER SIT IN 551 W 125TH ST. WORK REMOVING DEBRI FROM 559 W 125 STPUT IT IN CONTAINER. NO PERMIT FOR CONTAINER IN ST. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERM | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34063477R |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1994-06-01 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT PERMIT A HUNG CEILING NEW PARTITION WALL NEW PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL WORK BAS BEEN DONE WITHOUT PERMIT.REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITS | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34107572R |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2016-12-06 | CLASS - 2 | 50. AS PER CLASS 2 (B265) 28-303.7, FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE BOILER INSP REPORT AS PER DOB RECORDS. SUBMIT A CURRENT BO-9 REPORT CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS & SUBMIT C OF C. | $2,500 / $2,936 / $0 | 32086176M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 96
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 Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2008-01-31 | Doitt | INSTALL OPERATE MAINTAIN PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE WITHOUT PERMIT | GLOBAL NETWORK COMM INC | $1,000 / — / $1,000 | 0162813256 |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-20 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL FINANCI | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0804014696 |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-20 | Pcs - Dohmh | NUISANCE CREATED, COMMITTED, MAINTAINED OR ALLOWED TO EXIST | C O CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL FINANCI | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 0804014705 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-06-06 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049197804N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-05-17 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070512N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-05-17 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070511L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-05-12 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049116284L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-24 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070448H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-24 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070449J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070445M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-19 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070439X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-15 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049070427Z |
Showing 12 of 96 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle | Closed | 2026-09-17 |
| 2026-09-01 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-09-01 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
Nearby properties
On Old Broadway
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- 16 Old Broadway (242 open items)
Same tax block (1982)
- 543 West 125th Street (251 open items)
- 541 West 125th Street (12 open items)
- 537 West 125th Street (three open items)
- 527 West 125th Street (78 open items)
- 525 West 125th Street (58 open items)
- 523 West 125th Street (54 open items)
- 521 West 125th Street (48 open items)
- 515 West 125th Street (11 open items)
- 511 West 125th Street (77 open items)
- 507 West 125th Street (three open items)
All properties on Old Broadway, Manhattan · All of Manhattan 10027 (Harlem (South))
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