12 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013
BBL 1001620056 (Borough 1, Block 162, Lot 56) · BIN 1001719 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 125 Bowery
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
12 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1001620056) is a 1-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1915, on a 1,507 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as TAI HO-ONE REALTY, L; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 19, 2005 lists a price of $3,400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,517,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, five active DOB violations, three 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
- TAI HO-ONE REALTY, L
- Building class
- K4 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1915 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,507 sq ft · C6-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,517,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $3,400,000 · 2005-05-19
- BBL
- 1001620056
- BIN
- 1001719
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 5Active DOB violations
- 3Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “12 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1001620056)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/12-bowery-1001620056. 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)
- TAI HO-ONE REALTY, LThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1915Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 1 residential / 5 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,507 sq ft (22.17 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,763 sq ft (incl. 5,763 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C6-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 3.82 built / 3.44 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 1001620056 (Borough 1, Block 162, Lot 56) · BIN 1001719BBL 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)
- $1,517,000The 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
- $682,650The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $623,530Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,517,000 | $682,650 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,498,000 | $674,100 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,469,000 | $661,050 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
Sales & deed history 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-19 | DEED | $3,400,000 | Twelve Bowery Realty, Inc. | Tai Ho-One Realty, Llc | 2005052501355001 |
| 1986-12-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chin Po Realty Corp | Twelve Bowery Rlty Inc | FT_1840000171784 |
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 4 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 ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-04-12 | 104074724 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-04-05 | $8,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1998-07-01 | 101894880 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1998-06-22 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1998-06-29 | 101894899 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1998-06-22 | $3,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1996-05-24 | 101298141 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1996-05-15 | $4,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-11-17 | 104151579 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-06-28 | $105,000 |
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 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 | 2006-08-01 | 104151579 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-07-05 | 2006-06-22 | 104151579 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-07-05 | 2006-06-22 | 104151579 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-07-05 | 2005-12-31 | 104151579 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-04-12 | 2006-01-01 | 104074724 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-07-01 | 1998-08-14 | 101894880 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-06-29 | 1998-08-14 | 101894899 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-06-29 | 1998-08-14 | 101894899 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-05-24 | 1997-03-22 | 101298141 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
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 5 active of 14
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 | 2001-07-25 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V072501CZSTF01DP | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-10-29 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V102993ESB0301GG | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1991-10-31 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V103191ESA404ED | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1991-10-31 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V103191ESA4ED03 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1991-10-31 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V103191ESA402ED | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-09-19 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*091919AEUHAZ100002 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629100148 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-06-15 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | V*061598IMEGNCY271/98 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629103400 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291163097 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-02-10 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021097LL629100332 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629104005 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031894LL629105412 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1993-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031893LL629105412 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 3 active of 7
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: ADMIT/IN-VIO | 2019-12-07 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OG OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. @THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED ON THE THRID (3), FLOOR A LEARNING CENTER- A SCHOOL FOR (STRUDY), (SAME) CONDITION FOUND | $1,280 / $1,280 / $0 | 35432413P |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 1998-06-25 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL DEFECT IS: DECORATIVE STONE APPROXIMATELY 4'-0' FRONT FACADE 4 FLOOR LEVEL IS SEPERATING AND IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION TO PEDESTRIAN. REMEDY | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 34178769Z |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION | 2019-06-24 | CLASS - 2 | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED AT 2ND FLOOR ERECTED PARTITION WALL TO CREATE 3 ROOM INSTALLED WATER AND WAST E LINES FOR HOT WATER BOILER INSTALLED FROP CEILING SUPPORTED BY NOW CONFORMING "WIRE" OBTAIN ALL R | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 35437698K |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2019-12-07 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/O PERMIT @THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED MULTIPLE OFFICIES, WITH PARTITION WALLS & DOORS, GLASS WINDOW INSIDE, ON THE 3RD & 4TH FLOOR, COMPARTMENTS MADE FOR CLASSROOMS, WITH A PERMIT AND/OR CERTIFICATE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35432414R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-06-24 | CLASS - 1 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O #41348 ILLEGALLY OCCUPANCY NOTED AT 2DN FLOOR HAS BEEN CONVERTED OCCUPIED AS PHYSICAL CULTUE ESTABLISHMENT MASSAGE PARLOR CHELSEA HEALING WITH 3 MASSAGE TABLE WI | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 35437696R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-06-24 | CLASS - 2 | 73-36:AT 2ND FLOOR HAS BEEN OCCUPIED AS AN ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISMENT AN DPHYCIAL CULTURE ESTABLIGMENT MASSGE PARLOR CHELSEA HEALING WITHOUT BSA APPROVAL AS REQUIRED PER ZR-12-10 DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL US | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 35437697Z |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2019-12-07 | CLASS - 2 | OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT CERT OF OPERATION @THE TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED THE 3RD & 4TH FLOOR BEING USED A LEARNINGCENTER-SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION OR EDUCATION W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OR | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35432415Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 34
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 DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-18 | Sanitation Recycling | IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE | YANG | $75 / $0 / $75 | 048999921K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-04-24 | Sanitation Others | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST | TAI HO-ONE REALTY L | $100 / $100 / $0 | 049704345R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-05-12 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | TAI HO-ONE REALTY L | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047863559H |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2020-09-23 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | TAI HO-ONE REALTY L | $130 / $130 / $0 | 0212487092 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2019-12-07 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT | TAI HO-ONE REALTY L | $1,280 / $1,280 / $0 | 035432413P |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-12-07 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | TAI HO-ONE REALTY L | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035432414R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-12-07 | Dept. Of Buildings | OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W O A CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION | TAI HO-ONE REALTY L | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035432415Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-06-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE ZONING RESOLUTION | TAI HO-ONE REALTY LLC | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 035437697Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-06-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | TAI HO-ONE REALTY LLC | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 035437698K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-06-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS | TAI HO-ONE REALTY LLC | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 035437696R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2007-08-17 | Police Department | STREET CLOSING WITHOUT PERMIT | BEST WAY COACH EXPRESS INC | — / — / — | 0146683011 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2005-10-11 | — / — / — | 010903538J |
Showing 12 of 34 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.
- HPD building ID
- 7258
- Last registered
- 2026-07-21
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporateowner | TAI HO-ONE REALTY LLC | Forest Hills, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Ken Yee | Forest Hills, Ny | |
| Agent | Ken Yee | Forest Hills, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Ken Yee | Forest Hills, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Ken Yee |
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 4
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-11 | I | 2019-10-25 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2017-10-19 | I | 2016-10-24 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-11-06 | I | 2015-10-01 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-11-06 | I | 2015-02-02 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | DOT | Street Condition – Pothole | Closed | 2026-10-06 |
| 2025-12-12 | DOT | Street Condition – Pothole | Closed | 2025-12-13 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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