# 159 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1004240005 · Block 424 · Lot 5 · BIN 1005656  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/159-bowery-1004240005  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

159 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1004240005) is a 1-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1900, on a 1,740 sq ft lot zoned C6-1G. City tax records list the owner as 3 B BOWERY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 21, 2020 lists a price of $5,000,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,127,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 117 311 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, “159 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1004240005)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/159-bowery-1004240005. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 3 B BOWERY LLC
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 3
- Units: 1 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,740 sq ft · Building area: 5,220 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1G
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,127,000, assessed value $507,150, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-05-21 from FAERMAN, BRIAN to 3 B BOWERY LLC, stated price $5,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2019-03-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-03-06 from BRIAN FAERMAN, EXECUTOR; ESTATE OF BERNARD FAERMAN to FAERMAN, BRIAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-11-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-11-25 from SHAMAM, PAULINE to FAERMAN, BERNARD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-07-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-07-30 from FAROWITZ REALTIES INC to SHAMAM, PAULINE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527480-I1: Mechanical Systems — mechanical work filed as per plans. Issued 2023-03-29, expires 2024-03-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00495123-I1: General Construction — Renovation of an existing 3 story commercial building, new bathroom, repair existing stair, new roof bulkhead, new roof terraces allowable per TPPN 2018-002. N…. Issued 2023-02-21, expires 2023-09-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00518047-I1: Structural — ST Renovation of an ex 3 story commercial building, new bathroom, repair existing stair, new roof bulkhead, new roof terraces allowable per TPPN 2018-002. New …. Issued 2023-02-21, expires 2024-02-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08035723-I1: Sidewalk Shed — 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 …. Issued 2022-11-09, expires 2023-11-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527399-I1: Plumbing — plumbing and sprinkler work filed as per plans. Issued 2022-11-04, expires 2023-04-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527399-I1: Sprinklers — plumbing and sprinkler work filed as per plans. Issued 2022-11-04, expires 2023-04-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00518047-I1: Structural — ST Renovation of an ex 3 story commercial building, new bathroom, repair existing stair, new roof bulkhead, new roof terraces allowable per TPPN 2018-002. New …. Issued 2022-09-15, expires 2023-07-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527399-I1: Sprinklers — plumbing and sprinkler work filed as per plans. Issued 2022-09-12, expires 2023-09-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527399-I1: Plumbing — plumbing and sprinkler work filed as per plans. Issued 2022-09-12, expires 2023-09-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00495123-I1: General Construction — Renovation of an existing 3 story commercial building, new bathroom, repair existing stair, new roof bulkhead, new roof terraces allowable per TPPN 2018-002. N…. Issued 2022-09-12, expires 2023-07-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-12-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527399-I1: Plumbing — plumbing and sprinkler work filed as per plans. Issued 2021-12-02, expires 2022-10-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-12-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00527399-I1: Sprinklers — plumbing and sprinkler work filed as per plans. Issued 2021-12-02, expires 2022-10-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00518047-I1: Structural — ST Renovation of an ex 3 story commercial building, new bathroom, repair existing stair, new roof bulkhead, new roof terraces allowable per TPPN 2018-002. New …. Issued 2021-10-29, expires 2022-10-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-09-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00495123-I1: General Construction — Renovation of an existing 3 story commercial building, new bathroom, repair existing stair, new roof bulkhead, new roof terraces allowable per TPPN 2018-002. N…. Issued 2021-09-27, expires 2022-09-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2005-12-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103952411: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2005-12-27, expires 2006-06-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-12-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103952411: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2005-12-27, expires 2006-06-13. | 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $250. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | open (Open) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 117. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004240005/complaints

## 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 3 B BOWERY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-05-21 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2020-05-21). | 636b-3b5g |

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