1500 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
BBL 1015130038 (Borough 1, Block 1513, Lot 38) · BIN 1047679 · Last updated: · Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill · ZIP 10028
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
1500 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10028; tax lot BBL 1015130038) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1910, on a 1,938 sq ft lot zoned C1-9. City tax records list the owner as ORNSTEIN FAMILY MASTER LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,233,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 13 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 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
- ORNSTEIN FAMILY MASTER LLC
- Building class
- K2 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,938 sq ft · C1-9
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,233,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1015130038
- BIN
- 1047679
- 5Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 13OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1500 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028 (BBL 1015130038)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1500-3rd-avenue-1015130038. 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)
- ORNSTEIN FAMILY MASTER LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K2 – Store building (subtype K2)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: 1996.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,938 sq ft (25.54 ft × 76 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,700 sq ft (incl. 2,700 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C1-9The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.39 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 1015130038 (Borough 1, Block 1513, Lot 38) · BIN 1047679BBL 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 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,233,000The 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
- $1,004,850The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $869,490Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,233,000 | $1,004,850 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,105,000 | $947,250 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,993,000 | $896,850 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Reisman, Richard; Ornstein Nathanson, Sarah Rose; Reisman, Nancy H; Nancy H. Reisman, As Trustee; Ornstein, Jeorgie B; Successor Trustee Under The Last Will &; Comerica Bank & Trust N.A. As Successor Trustee; The Trust Of The Benefit Of Ariel Ornstein; Alan Goldberger, As Trustees; J. Alan Orstein, As Trustees; Trustees Under Paragraph 7(B)(2) Of The; Richard Reisman, As Trustee; Watzman, Emilie Ornstein; Ornstein, James K; Ornstein, J. Alan; Seymour Reisman, As Trustee; Ornstein, Pamela; Reisman, Kenneth; Ornstein, Gus W; Rokito, Jodi; Ornstein, Steven P | Ornstein Family Master Llc | 2008082100640001 |
| 2008-03-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ornstein, Athena | Ornstein Family Master Llc | 2008100700262001 |
| 1995-01-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ornstein, Pamela O'Neill | Ornstein, J. Alan | FT_1320005335232 |
| 1993-12-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ornstein, Alec | Ornstein, Athena | FT_1980004153898 |
| 1993-10-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ornstein, J Alan | Ornstein, Pamela L.O | FT_1390000449539 |
| 1991-12-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ornstein, Albert Trtee; Ornstein, David Benf/; Ornstein, Emanuel Lwt; Ornstein, J Alan Trtee | Chemical Bank Trtee; Ornstein, David U/L/W/T | FT_1640000397664 |
| 1989-08-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ornstein, Emanuel Lwt; Ornstein, Albert; Ornstein, J. Alan Trst | Ornstein, Ariel; Orstein, J. Alan; Goldberger, Alan; Ornstein, Alec; Watzman, Emilie Orstein | FT_1970000331497 |
| 1988-10-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 175 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance | City Of New York | FT_1240000271224 |
| 1976-12-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Firstenberg,L Decd Ex Tr; Yohalsem, Bertha Tr | Ornstein, Theodore Tr; Ornstein, E Decd Trecd; Ornstein, David Tr; Ornstein, Albert Tr | FT_1820008569182 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 5 open of 14
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 - PARTIAL JOB · 1999-04-30 | 102080855 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-04-19 | $2,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-04-02 | 102017951 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-03-17 | $25,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-01-27 | 102110065 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-01-19 | $3,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1992-09-21 | 100425764 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-06-12 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-06-05 | 100416220 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1992-05-11 | $5,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-02-04 | 122719950 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-05-06 | $18,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2017-03-16 | 122707302 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-03-14 | $150,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-10-23 | 121178242 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-08-03 | $57,500 |
| Not open COMPLETED · 2006-08-22 | 103948347 BIS | PA – Place of assembly | 2004-10-20 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-03-09 | 103941291 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2004-10-05 | $8,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2004-03-04 | 103618658 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2003-11-14 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1996-01-04 | 100415016 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1992-05-11 | $70,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1992-11-25 | 100416211 BIS | PA – Place of assembly | 1992-05-11 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1990-08-08 | 100066946 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1990-06-22 | $30,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-17 | 2017-10-17 | 122707302 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2016-06-09 | 2016-10-31 | 122795868 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-06-09 | 2016-10-31 | 122795859 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-05-13 | 2016-11-03 | 122719950 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-03-18 | 2017-03-18 | 122707302 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-03-16 | 2016-11-03 | 122707302 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-03-16 | 2017-03-16 | 122707302 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-03-16 | 2016-11-03 | 122707302 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2012-08-24 | 2012-12-15 | 121178242 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-12-06 | 2005-12-06 | 103941291 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-10-12 | 2005-03-19 | 103941291 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-11-18 | 2004-04-01 | 103618658 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | 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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2002-06-11 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT CONTRUCTION SITE.WHILE ON GOING CONTRUCTION JOB.#103178507-01NOTE:FRAMING & SIDEWALK FENCE .REMEDY:STOP ALL WORK PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS TO BLDG DEPT. OFFICE BEFORE CONTINUI | $250 / $0 / $0 | 34324294R |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 13 unpaid of 58
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-01-21 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048779061P |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2024-12-24 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF | MAXIMUM ELECTRIC CORP | $1,500 / $0 / $1,950 | 000975666Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-15 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048568561L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-14 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048558250P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-13 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048565222N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-07-09 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048509538N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-07-08 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048551720Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-24 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | SWEET GREEN NEW YORK | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048521475R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-01-20 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1ST | SWEET GREEN | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048258083M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-01-19 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | CRYSTAL COMFORT INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,500 | 000830136J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2022-12-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PERMITS | SWEET GREEN | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 011832897M |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2022-10-10 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | OVALAB LLC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000753415X |
Showing 12 of 58 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | In Progress | — |
| 2026-09-18 | DOHMH | Food Poisoning – 1 or 2 | Closed | 2026-09-22 |
| 2026-06-05 | DOHMH | Food Establishment – Food Contains Foreign Object | Closed | 2026-08-04 |
| 2026-04-10 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Closed | 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-03-31 | DOHMH | Food Establishment – Food Worker Hygiene | Closed | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-02-24 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-24 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-26 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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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