# 123 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1003040015 · Block 304 · Lot 15 · BIN 1003930  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/123-bowery-1003040015  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

123 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1003040015) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1900, on a 2,565 sq ft lot zoned C6-1G. City tax records list the owner as BEN MOL REALTY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,743,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, 10 active ECB violations and 19 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 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, “123 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1003040015)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/123-bowery-1003040015. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 7 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 10 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 19 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BEN MOL REALTY CORP
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,565 sq ft · Building area: 10,500 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1G
- 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 $2,743,000, assessed value $1,234,350, 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-04 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00567711-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2014-02-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121925514 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 120 FT GAS PIPE AND RECONNECT GAS HEATER AND HVAC UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-11-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 103624507 (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 |
| 2000-02-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102822858 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Install Fire Suppression System As per P lans Submitted. There will be in use, egress or occupancy under this a PPLICATION. PLUMBING FILED UNDER APPLICATION #102328358 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-11-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102328358 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. TO CHANGE THE USE OF THE CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR, WORK INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF PARTITIONS, PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MECHANICAL SYSTEM AS PER PLAN HEREWITH SUBM ITTED. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-10-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100494074 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR WORK:REMOVE EXISTING PART.& INS TALL H.V.A.C SYSTEM ON 2ND FLR ALSO ADD NEW BATHROOMS ON 2ND,3RD,4TH & 5TH FLOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-09-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100483068 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL WALK- IN BOXES,MINOR PARTITION WORK & PLUMBING WORK ON 1ST FLR ALSO ADD NEW BATHROOM ON CLR AND 2 COMP SINK ON 1ST FLR. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-08-27 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00567711-I1: Mechanical Systems — INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE WITH NEW PARTITION WALLS AND MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NO CHANGE THE USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-08-27, expires 2022-08-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-27 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00567711-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE WITH NEW PARTITION WALLS AND MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NO CHANGE THE USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-08-27, expires 2022-08-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2014-05-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121925514: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-05-02, expires 2015-05-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140086868: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-06-12, expires 2013-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140086859: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-06-12, expires 2013-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-05-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121617170: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-05-17, expires 2013-08-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-12-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103624507: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2003-12-01, expires 2004-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-02-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102822858: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2000-02-23, expires 2000-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-12-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102328358: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1999-12-10, expires 2000-12-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102328358: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1999-11-30, expires 1999-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102328358: Alteration. Issued 1999-11-30, expires 2000-04-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-11-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100494074: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1992-11-12, expires 1993-10-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-11-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100483068: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1992-11-12, expires 1993-10-11. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 26. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1003040015/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-25 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-01-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-06-11 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-04-17 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-11-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS. CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION NOT SUBMITTED FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VIOLATION #35634987J ISSUED ON 3/30/2022 FOR REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS AT 5TH FLOOR TRANSIENT USED SPACE AS AIR-BNB.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,280. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: NO CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION ON FILE AS PER REQUEST OF COMMISSIONER FOR CLASS 1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT VIOLATION #35634989N ISSUED 3/30/2022 FOR CREATING CLASS ''A'' APARTMENT WITH PARTITIONS WALLS AND PLUMBING.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-03-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DOB RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED AT 5TH FLOOR UNIT FORWARD OF STAIRCASE LANDING APPROVED AS OFFICE SPACE NOW CONVERTED TO CLASS "A" APT AND USED TRANSIENTLY HAVING 2 GUE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-03-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: BC907.2.8 FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED CLASS "J" FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE AT 5TH FLOOR.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS. CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION NOT SUBMITTED FOR CLASS 1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VIOLATION #35634988L ISSUED ON 3/30/2022 FOR REQUIRED CLASS "J" FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,280. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-03-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O PERMIT.WORK NOTED AT 5TH FLOOR UNIT FORWARD OF STAIRCASE LANDING ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS TO CREATE CLASS "A" APT WITH KITCHEN & 3 PC BATHROOM WORK TO INCLUDE WASTE & WATER LINES FOR 3 PC BATHROO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2000-03-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. NOTED 5FL FRONT SPACE NOW OCCUPIED AS SIDE SRO UNITS AND KITCHEN AND BATHROOM CONTRARY TO RECORDS WHICH ALLOWS STORAGE OF WOOD FIXTURES. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: NO ACCESS: UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS INTO 123 BOWERY STREET. CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION HAS NOT BEEN OBTAINED FOR CLASS I OCCUPANCY CONTRARY VIOLATION #35634986H ISSUED ON 3/30/2022, FOR 5TH FLOOR UNIT OFFICE SPACE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,280. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2000-03-13 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: ALTERED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID C OF O.NOTED:1FL.COMM NOW OCCUPIED AS A EATING AND DRINKING.ESTABLISHMENT DBA CENTURY CAFE ALTEREDUNDER JOB#102328358 WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A VALID C OF O.LOCATION:1. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-03-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC1018.1(2008);BC1021.1(2014) AND 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE AT 5TH FLOOR.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $2,500. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $2,530. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $1,280. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $1,280. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $1,280. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $4,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: LABELS MARKINGS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO MAIMTAIN REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-09-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-09-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-31 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-25 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 3RD. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Merchandise. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Sewer Maintenance – Flooding on Street. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Stoop Line Stand. | 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 BEN MOL REALTY CORP. | 64uk-42ks |

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