# 157 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1004240003 · Block 424 · Lot 3 · BIN 1005654  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/157-bowery-1004240003  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

157 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1004240003) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1900, on a 982 sq ft lot zoned C6-1G. City tax records list the owner as THE GILA BITCHATCHO REVOCABLE TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $885,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, four active ECB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “157 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1004240003)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/157-bowery-1004240003. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: THE GILA BITCHATCHO REVOCABLE TRUST
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 982 sq ft · Building area: 2,799 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 $885,000, assessed value $398,250, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-08-02 from BITCHATCHO, GILA to THE GILA BITCHATCHO REVOCABLE TRUST; BITCHATCHO, GILA, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-12-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-12-29 from FRAN-MART REALTY CORP. to BITCHATCHO, GILA; BITCHATCHO, AVRAHAM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-09-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-09-12 from BROWARSKY, FRANCES to FRAN MAST REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-12-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-12-29 from 157 BOWERY CORP to BROWARSKY, FRANCES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-09-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-09-01 from BRADY, EDNA U to 157 BOWERY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140796734 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SHORING AND STRUCTURAL RETROFIT OF DEFFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR JOISTS. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS OF THE BUILDING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-12-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140580912 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. STRUCTURAL RETROFIT OF BRICK BEARING WALL AND FRONT FACADE. NO CHANGE PROPOSED TO THE USE, OCCUPANCY, ROOM COUNT, OR EGRESS OF BUILDING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-05-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110156786 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR REMOVAL OF FIRE DAMAGE FINISHES AND INSTALLATIONS AND STRUCTURAL ALTE RATION TO REMOVE BRICK PARTY WALL ON FIRST FLOOR. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-12-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101671344 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. BUILDING REHABILITATION. INSTALL TOILETS AND LAVATORY AND SHOWER STALLS IN ADDITION TO PARTITIONS AND DOORS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-09-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140796734: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-09-28, expires 2019-02-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-07-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 140503355: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2017-07-28, expires 2018-07-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-01-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140580912: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-01-03, expires 2018-01-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-06-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140503355: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-06-06, expires 2017-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-07-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110156786: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-07-14, expires 2010-07-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-10-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110255090: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-10-06, expires 2009-06-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110156786: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-09-26, expires 2009-09-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-08-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110156786: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-08-26, expires 2009-07-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-08-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110156786: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-08-25, expires 2009-07-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-03-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101671344: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1999-03-11, expires 2000-03-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101671344: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-05-19, expires 1999-05-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101671344: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1998-05-19, expires 1999-05-09. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-21 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): EMERG WRK ORDER.BLDG IS COMM 3S+C WOOD JOISTS OVER SOLID MASONRY WALLS 1STFL JOIST TERMITE DAMAGED&STRL COMP AT CORN OF EXP 2/3&REAR WALL AREA.JOIST ARE IMPROP SUPPORT BY NON ENGR SHOR.REMEDY:OWN ENGAGE ENG'R &CONT'R&INSTALL PROP ENG'R SHO…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-05-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-10-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS APPL #110156786. NON-CONFORMING WORK NOTED: AT 2ND FL INSTALL NEW JOISTS AT REAR. 1 FLOOR LAYOUT OF PARTITIONS AND 2 WINDOWS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-05-26 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION.NO HANDRAILS.NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION FROM 1FL STAIRWELL TO 3FL.NO HANDRAILS INSTALLED 2FL OFFICE IN USE BY EMPLOYEES OF REAL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-10-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: SEC. BC 3303.4 & 27-1019(A). FAILURE TO SAFELY & PROPERLY REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM SITE APPL #110156786. NOTED: ACCUMULATION OF LUMBER, MASONRY, SHEETROCK DEBRIS & STREWN T/O CONSTRUCTION SITE. LUMBER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-07-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCE. NOTED: AT EXPOSURE #1 (FRONT OF BLDG). THERE IS NO DOWN SPOUT FROM ROOF TO STREET,WATER IS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING FROM GUTTER OVER FLOWS POURING ONTO STREET.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 THE GILA BITCHATCHO REVOCABLE TRUST. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2010-08-02 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-08-02). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2010-08-02 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-08-02). | 636b-3b5g |

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