1459 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
BBL 1015280004 (Borough 1, Block 1528, Lot 4) · BIN 1048643 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1459 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10028; tax lot BBL 1015280004) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1910, on a 2,075 sq ft lot zoned C1-9. City tax records list the owner as 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 22, 2014 lists a price of $10,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $5,600,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and eight active DOB violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC
- Building class
- O5 · Office building
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,075 sq ft · C1-9
- Market value (DOF)
- $5,600,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $10,250,000 · 2014-10-22
- BBL
- 1015280004
- BIN
- 1048643
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 8Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1459 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028 (BBL 1015280004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1459-3rd-avenue-1015280004. 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)
- 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- O5 – Office building (subtype O5)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1910Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1982.
- Floors
- 5
- Units
- 0 residential / 7 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,075 sq ft (20 ft × 103.75 ft)
- Building floor area
- 8,600 sq ft (incl. 8,600 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C1-9The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 4.14 built / 10.00 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 1015280004 (Borough 1, Block 1528, Lot 4) · BIN 1048643BBL 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)
- $5,600,000The 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
- $2,520,000The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,915,380Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $5,600,000 | $2,520,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $5,435,000 | $2,445,750 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $3,707,000 | $1,668,150 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-22 | DEED | $10,250,000 | Liss, Esther | 1459 Third Avenue Llc; 1459 3rd Re Associates Llc | 2014102900756001 |
| 1969-01-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Hilton, Ruth; Hilton, David J | Liss, Esther; Liss, Samuel | FT_1600008453260 |
| 1968-08-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Hilton, Ruth | Daru Associates Inc | FT_1770008694777 |
| 1968-08-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Daru Associates Inc | Hilton, David J; Hilton, Ruth | FT_1780008694778 |
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 8
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 · 2020-07-14 | 140922401 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2020-07-08 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2020-12-28 | M00044689-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2018-05-29 | $5,850 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2016-06-22 | 122663117 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-02-22 | $36,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2016-06-16 | 140326449 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2015-03-26 | $471,400 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-03-26 | 140746478 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-03-08 | $230,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2017-08-14 | 123046337 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2017-03-29 | $3,029 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2017-07-11 | 122931783 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-11-07 | $194,000 |
| Not open APPLICATION PROCESSED - ENTIRE · 2016-02-16 | 140459457 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-02-16 | $36,000 |
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 24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-03 | 2023-01-03 | 140922401 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2020-07-14 | 2021-07-14 | 140922401 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-07-20 | 2019-07-20 | 140746478 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-09-21 | M00044689-I1 DOB NOW | Sign INSTALLATION OF AN ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SIGN WORDING 'MY SUN CLUB TANNING & AIRBRUSH' ON 3RD AVE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Permit Issued |
| 2018-03-12 | 2018-06-23 | 140746478 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-03-12 | 2018-06-23 | 140746478 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-03-31 | 2018-01-12 | 123046337 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-03-29 | 2017-11-13 | 123055843 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-12-22 | 2017-12-22 | 122931783 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-12-19 | 2017-07-01 | 122931783 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-12-19 | 2017-07-01 | 122931783 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-12-19 | 2017-07-01 | 122931783 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 24 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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 8 active of 13
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 | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V111425LBLVIO03566 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2024-09-23 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V092324LBLVIO03515 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO24220 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-30 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V063023LBLVIO45205 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO26144 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO45291 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V042523LBLVIO04799 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2019-11-08 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT | V110819LBLVIO01860 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2019-10-08 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*100819E9028/662542 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-04-05 | EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST | V*040519EVCAT101419 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2018-09-27 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*092718E9028/638861 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2018-04-06 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT | V*040618LBLVIO02818 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-12-01 | EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST | V*120116EVCAT101101 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1
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: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2008-10-03 | CLASS - 2 | B254,50,15. 50 BOILER IS AN OPEN BASEMENT W/ 1 WALL AND COMMERCIAL WORK IS BEING IN BASEMENT WORKERS MAKING PICTURES FRAMES IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM MUST BE SEAL. BOILER MUST BE IN A SEAL ROOM W/ FRESH AIR VENT. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 32060734M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 52
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 PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-28 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | HEYDAY WELLNESS 1459 3RD AVE L | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048653021R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-07 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | HEYDEY | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048588871P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-07-08 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO ONE HOUR OF CLOSING | HEYDAY WELLNESS | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048551691Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-06-13 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | 1459 3RD RE ASSOCIATES LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803092373 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-04-24 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048273188Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-04-18 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF ELECTRONIC WASTE | 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 048322133P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-04-10 | Sanitation Others | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048202495X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-03-09 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 9+ DWELLING UNITS | 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 048237074H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-03-09 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048322024X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-02-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS | 1459 THIRD AVENUE LLC | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 014105544P |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2023-09-27 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | 1459 3 AVE LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014084818N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-09-27 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM W O A RECEPTACLE | HEY DAY | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048117483M |
Showing 12 of 52 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.
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 2026-10-28; 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 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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD complaints 1
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-16 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
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) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | DOT | Street Condition – Pothole | Closed | 2026-09-10 |
| 2026-02-28 | DSNY | Dead Animal – Rat or Mouse | Closed | 2026-03-02 |
| 2026-02-28 | DSNY | Dead Animal – Rat or Mouse | Closed | 2026-03-02 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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