# 167 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003

BBL 1008970041 · Block 897 · Lot 41 · BIN 1019533  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/167-3rd-avenue-1008970041  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 201 E 16 St; 169 3 Ave

## Summary

167 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10003; tax lot BBL 1008970041) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1891, on a 2,580 sq ft lot zoned C1-9A. City tax records list the owner as ORBANK REALTY LTD. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,504,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 18 active DOB violations and seven active ECB violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “167 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10003 (BBL 1008970041)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/167-3rd-avenue-1008970041. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 18 |
| Active ECB violations | 7 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ORBANK REALTY LTD
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1891
- Floors: 6
- Units: 0 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 2,580 sq ft · Building area: 15,300 sq ft
- Zoning: C1-9A
- 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 $3,504,000, assessed value $1,576,800, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966-07-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-07-14 from ESRIM REALTY CORP to ORBANK REALTY LTD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104786723 (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 H.V.A.C UNITS. NO CHANGEIN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-01-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101431906 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER. LOCAL LAW 17/95 DOES NOT APPLY TO THID APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-08-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100679400 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR RESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-12-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100354830 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. LEGALIZATION HVAC UNIT SUSPENDED FROM ON 1ST FLOOR (EXISTING).NO CHANGE IN EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.TO REMOVE VIOLATI ON | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-07-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104786723: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2007-07-13, expires 2008-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-01-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101431906: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1997-01-27, expires 1997-12-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-01-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101431906: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1997-01-27, expires 1997-12-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-08-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100679400: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1993-08-24, expires 1994-04-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-09-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100354830: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1992-09-21, expires 1993-09-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-09-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100354830: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1992-09-10, expires 1993-09-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-09-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100354830: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1992-09-10, expires 1993-09-10. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2015 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-10-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-10-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-12-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-12-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-02-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-02-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-04-10 | open (VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (B-BOILER BOILER OPTIONAL): 4B/32 BAROMETRIC DAMPER INOPERATIVE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-12-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: 39R09. PROPERLY WIRE CONTROLLER REMOVE WIRE CLIP.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-11-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED:AT 2ND FLOOR REAR INSTALLED PLUMBINGROUGHING STICKING OUT OF THE WALLS (3 SETS OF PLUMBING ROUGHING),FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS REMOVED LEAVING 2 ROOMS. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMITS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-10-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: UPON INSP. OBSERVED AT EXP.1 & EXP.4, THE 1FLR. WOODEN OUTDOOR STRUCTURE FOR "JOE JUNIOR RESTAURANT" HAS MULTI. EXTENSION CORDS AT VAR. LOC. TO SUPPLY ELEC. POWER FOR LIGHTING & HEATERS. THIS IS CREATING A HAZA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-06-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 97R#. 97R- ILLEGAL OPERATION OF AN ELEVATOR DEVICE W.O CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE OF APPLICATION EA 2438/09. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-06-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 97R#. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-10-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OBSERVED AT 1FLR., "JOE JUNIOR RESTAURANT" HAS ERECTED A WRAPAROUND OUTDOOR DINING AREA W. WOODEN STUDS, PLYWOOD, WINDOWS, PITCHED CORRUGATED ROOF AND ATTACHED TO THE BLDG. W. ANCHORS & BOLTS. STRUCTURE MEASURE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-09-02 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, JOB COMPLETED, HOWEVER FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION FOR VIOLATION #39126867J ISSUED ON 10/8/24, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4FL): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-16 | open (Open) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | 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 ORBANK REALTY LTD. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1966-07-14 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1966-07-14). | 636b-3b5g |

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