# 161 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1004240006 · Block 424 · Lot 6 · BIN 1005657  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/161-bowery-1004240006  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

161 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1004240006) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1920, on a 2,664 sq ft lot zoned C6-1G. City tax records list the owner as NM BOWERY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 30, 2018 lists a price of $24,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $6,149,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows nine DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and 26 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 19 311 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, “161 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1004240006)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/161-bowery-1004240006. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 9 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 26 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NM BOWERY LLC
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 7
- Units: 0 residential / 7 total
- Lot area: 2,664 sq ft · Building area: 18,994 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 $6,149,000, assessed value $2,767,050, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-08-30 from AC BOWERY OWNER LLC to AC BOWERY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2018-08-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2018-08-30 from AC BOWERY LLC; AC BOWERY OWNER LLC to CB BOWERY LLC; NM BOWERY LLC; DB BOWERY LLC; SB BOWERY LLC, stated price $24,250,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-05-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-05-12 from 161 BOWERY LLC to AC BOWERY OWNER, LLC, stated price $12,750,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-05-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-05-18 from 161 BOWERY LLC; 178 BOWERY LLC to 161 BOWERY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-12-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-12-29 from SHULEN REALTY CORP. to 161 BOOWERY LLC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-09-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-09-18 from WAH MEN REALTY CORP to SHULEN REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-07-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-07-02 from HOFFENBERG, SYLVIA; ZIEGMAN, HYMAN to WAH MEN REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-01-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-01-09 from ZIEGMAN, ANNA EX to HOFFENBERG, SYLVIA; ZIEGMAN, HYMAN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00934510-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2011-05-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120707887 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILE JOB TO AMEND C/O FOR THE 001.002.004.007 AND CELLAR FLOOR, MINOR PARTITION INCLUDED. 003 AND 006 FLOOR FILED UNDER JOB ALT-I 102664699. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-08-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103239274 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of 25 linear feet of heavy duty sidewalk shed for waterproofing and repointing of facade only. All work to comply with LL 33/91. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this applicat… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-10-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103002938 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of 30 linear feet of heavy duty sidewalk bridge for facade repair. All work to comply with LL 33/91. No change of use, egress or occupancy under this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-05-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102611657 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Replace wooden stair with metal stair and conc. treads. from first floor. down down to cellar. No change in use, occupancy or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-10-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102664699 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Covert 3rd and 6th floor to music studio with accessory living; including plumbing work. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-08-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102578970 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Minor partition work including plumbing and HVAC system for 3rd and 6th floor. No change in use, occupancy or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-04-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101027318 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL INDIVIDUALLY CODED INTERIOR FIRE ALARM THROUGHOUT BUILDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-05-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100430133 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER PLA N. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS, OR IN OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-03-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01025872-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYCC.. Issued 2024-03-28, expires 2024-10-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00950604-I1: General Construction — FACADE REPAIRS TO EXISTING BUILDING. NO CHANGE TO USE , OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.. Issued 2024-02-09, expires 2025-02-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-18 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00934510-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER T…. Issued 2023-09-18, expires 2024-09-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-05-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123076027: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-05-16, expires 2019-05-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-04-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123076027: Alteration. Issued 2018-04-02, expires 2018-10-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-03-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 122814035: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-03-28, expires 2019-03-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-03-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 122814035: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2018-03-28, expires 2019-03-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-09-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122814035: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2016-09-19, expires 2017-09-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-09-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122814035: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-09-19, expires 2017-09-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-08-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122814035: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-08-01, expires 2016-09-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-08-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122814035: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-08-01, expires 2016-09-26. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 57. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004240006/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-09 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): EMERGENCY WORK ORDER:DUE TO UNSAFE CONDITONS OBSERVED@ WEST ELEVATION EXPOSURE #1:CRACKED CONCRETE AT 7TH FLOOR REMEDY:IMMEIDATELY PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES/SIDEWALK SHED @ WEST ELEVATION AND REPAIR THE DEFECTED FACADE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-08-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPHAZ-HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): CYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-08-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPFCS-FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): CYCLE 9A FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-02-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPNRF-NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-08-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AS NOTED: TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR A CLUB/EVENT SPACE WITH D.J./SPEAKERS MAKESHIFT BAR AND SEATING. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $475. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-03-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO TAKE REQUIRED MEASURES TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFWTY-UNSAFE FACADE. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 9+ DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 27. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004240006/hearings

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – Underage - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drinking – After Hours - Licensed Est. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 19. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004240006/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 NM BOWERY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2018-08-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2018-08-30). | 636b-3b5g |

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