# 131 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1004230002 · Block 423 · Lot 2 · BIN 1005628  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/131-bowery-1004230002  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

131 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1004230002) is a 2-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1920, on a 1,919 sq ft lot zoned C6-1G. City tax records list the owner as GAR LING REALTY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,540,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “131 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1004230002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/131-bowery-1004230002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 5 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: GAR LING REALTY CORP
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 5
- Units: 2 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 1,919 sq ft · Building area: 8,999 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1G
- 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 $2,540,000, assessed value $1,143,000, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-09-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-09-23 from KUPFERBERG REALTY CORP to GAR LING REALTY CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140258245 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION OF TWO SIDEWALK POSTS ON THE ROAD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATI… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-08-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122077082 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL STORE. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-08-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120457503 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVYDUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WI… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-05-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100621579 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CONVERT OFFICES AT 3RD TO 4TH FLR INTO A PTS. CONVERT CELLAR STORAGE TO "RETAIL SALES", ACCESSORY TO STORE ABOVE . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-06-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100068150 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL PARTITIONS, PLUMBING FIXTURES & GAS HEATERS FOR AN OFFICE ON SECOND FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, CAPACITY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-11-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00959599-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER T…. Issued 2023-11-09, expires 2024-10-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-07-03 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 140854886: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-07-03, expires 2020-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-06-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140854886: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-06-19, expires 2019-06-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140258245: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-09-24, expires 2015-09-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122077082: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-08-19, expires 2015-01-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-08-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120457503: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2010-08-31, expires 2011-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-02-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120271972: Sign. Issued 2010-02-26, expires 2011-02-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-11-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103957755: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-11-22, expires 2005-11-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-11-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103957755: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2004-11-22, expires 2005-11-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-11-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103957755: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-11-04, expires 2005-02-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-11-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103957755: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2004-11-04, expires 2005-02-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103934343: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-10-01, expires 2005-02-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-09-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103907738: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2004-09-08, expires 2004-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-09-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103907738: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-09-08, expires 2005-02-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-01-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101224337: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1996-01-17, expires 1996-04-07. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 30. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004230002/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-10-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-03-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS CO 107377 NOTED ENTIRE 2ND FL BEING OCCPIED AS SCHOOL WITH CAPACITY OF APPROX 50 STRANDENTS REMEDY DICONTINUE USE OR AMEND. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-07 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-03-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-04-12 | 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 |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## 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 GAR LING REALTY CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1974-09-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1974-09-23). | 636b-3b5g |

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