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138 Eldridge Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1004140003 (Borough 1, Block 414, Lot 3) · BIN 1005454 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

138 Eldridge Street (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1004140003) is an 18-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1900, on a 2,266 sq ft lot zoned C6-2A. City tax records list the owner as CHEFU CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,735,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
CHEFU CORP
Building class
C7 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
Year built · units
1900 · 18 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,266 sq ft · C6-2A
Market value (DOF)
$2,735,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
1004140003
BIN
1005454

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “138 Eldridge Street, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1004140003)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/138-eldridge-street-1004140003. 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)
CHEFU CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with storesThe 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
1900Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
6
Units
18 residential / 22 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,266 sq ft (25.75 ft × 88 ft)
Building floor area
9,890 sq ft (incl. 2,678 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C6-2AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
4.36 built / 6.02 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 1004140003 (Borough 1, Block 414, Lot 3) · BIN 1005454BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; 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)
$2,735,000The 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
$1,230,750The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$1,128,540Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,735,000$1,230,7502
2026Final$2,635,000$1,185,7502
2025Final$2,688,000$1,209,6002

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 1

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1981-03-09DEED$0 / not statedAronoff, Florence; Aronoff, LeonardChefu CorpFT_1710008638071

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02

DOB job filings 2 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2019-01-18
123534693
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-11-13$26,800
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2016-12-20
122976459
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2016-12-20$13,400
Not open
PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2018-12-21
140823991
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-12-21$26,800
Not open
PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2015-09-23
140406512
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2015-09-23$23,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2015-09-16
140403579
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2015-09-16$23,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2005-03-08
103819389
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2004-07-08$34,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 6

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2019-01-182020-01-18123534693
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2019-01-112019-07-16123534693
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2016-12-202017-07-16122976459
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2016-12-202017-12-20122976459
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2004-07-152005-05-01103819389
BIS
Equipment work / BoilerISSUED (initial)
2004-07-152005-07-15103819389
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 1 active of 4

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2000-08-03C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALV080300CZMTF09RNS
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV*110819LBLVIO00475
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2006-01-06LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*010606LL629100835
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1994-09-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*090194LL629101461

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 82

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2017-07-31Police DepartmentOPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETSNAVAREZ$25 / $0 / $250197883768
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2024-04-30Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETCHEFU CORP$300 / $189 / $0048339838X
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2024-02-07Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETCHEFU CORP$0 / $0 / $0048169277X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2023-12-15Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCECHEFU CORP$300 / $196 / $0047940769M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2023-10-24Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKCHEFU CORP$50 / $50 / $0048041226N
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2019-03-05Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSECHEFU CORP$0 / $0 / $00206819764
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2018-09-12Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISHCHEFU CORP$100 / $100 / $00205373338
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2018-07-03Dos - Enforcement AgentsPOSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALSOMETHING SPECIAL STUDIOS$0 / $0 / $0043714703Z
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2017-07-19Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREACHE FU CROP$0 / $0 / $00195187420
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-01-13Sanitation DeptSIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONGOGO GONE INC$100 / $100 / —043667315H
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-12-01Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREACHEFU CORP$130 / $130 / —0192799430
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2016-10-17Sanitation DeptSIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONGOGO GONE NYC$100 / $100 / —043360458Z

Showing 12 of 82 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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
21345
Last registered
2026-08-04
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
SitemanagerVivian Leung
CorporateownerCHEFU CORPORATIONNew York, Ny
AgentVivian LamNew York, Ny
HeadofficerVivian LeungNew York, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 3

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-12-05
I2023-11-15§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 · 2015-12-21
A2015-07-13SECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY?S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2015-05-11
B2015-02-183ASECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE , IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD complaints 2

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2022-11-13CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2022-11-13CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 6

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-08-28NYPDNoise - Vehicle – Engine IdlingClosed2026-08-28
2026-08-05DHSHomeless Person Assistance – ChronicClosed2026-08-05
2026-07-21DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-07-24
2026-06-12DEPAir Quality – Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)Closed2026-06-16
2026-05-14DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-05-18
2026-04-26NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud TalkingClosed2026-04-26

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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