137 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
BBL 1006300052 (Borough 1, Block 630, Lot 52) · BIN 1011741 · Last updated: · West Village · ZIP 10014
Also recorded in city data as: 685 Greenwich St · 687 Greenwich St · 137a Christopher St
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
137 Christopher Street (Manhattan, NY 10014; tax lot BBL 1006300052) is a utility property (building class U7: utility property (subtype U7)), built around 1906, on a 4,171 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as PORT AUTHORITY OF NY AND NJ. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and two active DOB violations. There were three 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
- PORT AUTHORITY OF NY AND NJ
- Building class
- U7 · Utility property
- Year built · units
- 1906 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,171 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $0 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1006300052
- BIN
- 1011741
- 6Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “137 Christopher Street, Manhattan, NY 10014 (BBL 1006300052)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/137-christopher-street-1006300052. 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)
- PORT AUTHORITY OF NY AND NJThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- U7 – Utility property (subtype U7)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Transportation & utilityCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1906Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 4,171 sq ft (21 ft × 64 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.00 built / 2.43 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).
- Historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
- Identifiers
- BBL 1006300052 (Borough 1, Block 630, Lot 52) · BIN 1011741BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $0The 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
- $0The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Tax class
- Tax class 3 – utility property
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| 2026 | Final | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| 2025 | Final | $0 | $0 | 3 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 6 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 Entire · 2026-07-28 | M01428705-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-07-28 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2016-10-25 | 140566082 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2016-10-21 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-07-24 | 121721057 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2013-07-23 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2014-10-15 | 140056418 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2013-02-19 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-11-22 | 121124657 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2012-08-15 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2000-01-26 | 102333486 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-12-17 | $40,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 2026-10-26 | M01428705-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NYCC 2022 CHAPTER 33 BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY. | Permit Issued |
| 2016-10-25 | 2017-10-25 | 140566082 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-10-15 | 2015-10-15 | 140056418 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-11-22 | 2014-08-09 | 121124657 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-07-24 | 2014-06-28 | 121721057 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-04-30 | 2014-03-01 | 140056418 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-03-08 | 2013-05-04 | 140056418 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-08-15 | 2013-08-09 | 121124657 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-01-26 | 2000-12-23 | 102333486 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| — | — | 121721057 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | IN PROCESS (renewal) |
| — | — | 121124657 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | IN PROCESS (renewal) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 2 active of 3
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 | 2026-06-24 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | ENGINEERS REPORT REQUIRED DUE TO LARGE CRACK. LOOSE BULGING BRICKS AT CORNER OF EXP.1 AND 4. ALSO MISSING BRICKS AT PARAPET LEVEL OF EXP.2 | V062426C26-01655 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2026-06-24 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED FACADE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR W/ BULGING AND LOOSE BRICKS AND LARGE CRACK AT CORNER OF EXP.1 AND EXP.4. EXP.1 MISSING/DAMAGED BRICKS. EXP.2 (GREENWICH AVENUE) MISSING/LOOSE BRICKS W/ MISSING MORTAR JOINTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. EXP 3 VERTICAL CRACKS AND MISSING MORTAR JOINTS. | V062426C26-01654 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2026-06-26 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | OBSERVED AT THE PARAPET LEVEL, BRICK AND MORTAR MASONRY HAS SUBSTANTIALLY SPALLED AND CRACKED. SECTIONS OF MASONRY HAVE DETACHED FROM THE FA ADE AND ADDITIONAL MASONRY IS IN DANGER OF FALLING ONTO THE PUBLIC SIDEWALKS BELOW, POSING AN IMMEDIATE RISK TO THE PUBLIC. | V*062626C26-01664 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 5
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-16 | CLASS - 2 | FAILED TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PRIOR TO INSTALLATIONUSE OF SIDEWALK SHED.AT TIME OF INSPECTION PERMIT FOR SIDEWALK SHED @ EXPOSURE#1 HAS EXPIRED AS OF 8/9/13.RMDY:OBTAIN PERMIT | $500 / $500 / $0 | 35010017N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-16 | CLASS - 2 | FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A PERMIT TO ERECT A SIDEWALK SHED THE PERMIT HOLDER SHALL POST A READILY VISIBLE SIGN ON THE SIDEWALK SHED.SUCH SIGN SHALL INCLUDE:1-NAME/ADDRESS/#;2-PERMIT #; 3-EXPIRATION DATE.NOTED:AT | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35010018P |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-16 | CLASS - 2 | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS &/OR APPROVEDAMENDMENTS. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED @ EXPOSURE #1 APPROX 16'IN HEIGHT IS NOT CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO PLANS. | $2,500 / $592 / $0 | 35010014H |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-16 | CLASS - 2 | SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION SIDEWALK SHED HAS NO VANDAL-PROOF LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE NIGHT LIGHTING. RMDY: CONFORM SHED TO CODE SPECIFICATIONS. | $10,000 / $2,865 / $0 | 35010016L |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-16 | CLASS - 2 | FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A PERMIT TO ERECT A SIDEWALK SHED THE PERMIT. HOLDER SHALL POST A READILY VISIBLE SIGN ON THE SIDEWALK SHED. SUCH SIGN SHALL INCLUDE: 1) NAME/ADDRESS/# 2) PERMIT 3 3) EXPIRATION DATE AT | $4,000 / $955 / $0 | 35010015J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 21
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-12-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | PORT AUTHORITY TRANS-HUDSON CO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 048799625J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-10-03 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT AUTHORITY TRANS-HUDSON CO | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048580165L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-07-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | PORT AUTHORITY TRANS-HUDSON CO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 048575607N |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-04-13 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | PORT AUTHORITY TRANS-HUDSON CO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0206868247 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-03-03 | Dept Of Transportation | USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMIT | CONSOLIDATED EDISON | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0700918287 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-03-01 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITS | MASS ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO | $1,230 / $1,230 / $0 | 0700916270 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-02-08 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITS | MASS ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 0700899660 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-02-02 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITS | MASS ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION CO | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 0700895187 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2013-08-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO PROVIDE POST SIGN S AT JOB SITE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION | CONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLD | $4,000 / $955 / — | 035010015J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-08-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL OBTAIN TEMPORARY CONST PERMIT PRIOR TO INSTALL USE SIDEWALK SHED | T MORIARTY SON INC | $500 / $500 / — | 035010017N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2013-08-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | SIDEWALK SHED DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS | CONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLD | $10,000 / $2,866 / — | 035010016L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2013-08-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTS | CONSOLIDATED SCAFFOLD | $2,500 / $593 / — | 035010014H |
Showing 12 of 21 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None | Closed | 2026-08-12 |
| 2026-06-27 | DEP | Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1) | Closed | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-06-22 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability | Closed | 2026-06-24 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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