# 159 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

BBL 1003920031 · Block 392 · Lot 31 · BIN 1079688, 1079687  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/159-avenue-c-1003920031  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 394 E10 St; 392 E 10 St; 39441 E10 St

## Summary

159 Avenue C (Manhattan, NY 10009; tax lot BBL 1003920031) is a 7-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1900, on a 1,909 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as 159 AVE C LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $8,996,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations, two open HPD violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 11 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 (BBL 1003920031)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/159-avenue-c-1003920031. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 159 AVE C LLC
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 5
- Units: 7 residential / 9 total
- Lot area: 1,909 sq ft · Building area: 9,565 sq ft
- Zoning: R7A, C1-5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $8,996,000, assessed value $4,048,200, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-06-15 from PACHTER, IRWIN to 159 AVE. C LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-09-30 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 264 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-01-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-01-17 from PACHTER, JACOB LWT; PACHTER, IRWIN M. EXC. to PACHTER, IRWIN M., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-01-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-01-24 from PACHTER REALTY CORP to PACHTER, JACOB, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140499075 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE.LIVE LOAD 300PSF. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-10-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103277687 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NEW STOREFRONT, INTERIOR RENOVATION, NEW AWNING, REPLACE PLUMBING FIX TURES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-05-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140499075: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-05-25, expires 2017-05-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-09-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122527060: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-09-15, expires 2015-10-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-08-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120775116: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2011-08-25, expires 2012-08-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-04-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103277687: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-04-29, expires 2004-04-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103277687: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2002-10-22, expires 2003-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103277687: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2002-10-22, expires 2003-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103277687: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2002-10-22, expires 2002-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102804226: Sign. Issued 2000-12-04, expires 2001-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-12-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102778932: Sign. Issued 2000-12-04, expires 2001-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-01-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102207194: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2000-01-12, expires 2001-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-01-10 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102203866: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-01-10, expires 2000-07-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-12-14 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102207194: Alteration. Issued 1999-12-14, expires 2000-11-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-06-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102207194: Alteration. Issued 1999-06-29, expires 1999-11-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-06-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102203866: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1999-06-28, expires 1999-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102205472: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-06-22, expires 1999-11-07. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING CO SIGN ON DISPLAY,STRUCTURE W/O A PERMIT.(GRAN TORINO)PARTIAL STOP WORK).REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN & STRUCTURE OR OBTAIN PERMIT.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-12-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY ADVERTISING SIGN NOT PERMITTED IN C1-5ZONING DISTRICT.(GRAN TORINO).REM:REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-08-19 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 5W: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-08-19 | open (Civ14 Mailed) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 5W: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-12-12 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doitt: INSTALL OPERATE MAINTAIN PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE WITHOUT PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5W): Outside Building – Roofing. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3E): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-27 | open (Open) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: OUTSIDE BUILDING – ROOFING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Rat Sighting. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Poisoning – 1 or 2. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | 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 159 AVE C LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1999-06-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1999-06-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Adam Vickers, business city Ny. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Marinel Bunjaj. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Adam Vickers (VICKERS REALTY LTD.), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159 AVENUE C LLC), business city Ny. | feu5-w2e2 |

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