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175 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

BBL 1003930033 (Borough 1, Block 393, Lot 33) · BIN 1004890 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

175 Avenue C (Manhattan, NY 10009; tax lot BBL 1003930033) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1920, on a 1,541 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as LAI MAN C. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,738,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, five active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and four open HPD violations. There were three 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.)

Owner of record
LAI MAN C
Building class
C4 · Old-law tenement
Year built · units
1920 · 8 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,541 sq ft · R7A
Market value (DOF)
$4,738,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
1003930033
BIN
1004890

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “175 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009 (BBL 1003930033)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/175-avenue-c-1003930033. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
LAI MAN CThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C4 – Old-law tenementThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
5
Units
8 residential / 10 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,541 sq ft (23.67 ft × 65 ft)
Building floor area
5,755 sq ft (incl. 1,000 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R7A, C1-5The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
3.73 built / 4.00 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 1003930033 (Borough 1, Block 393, Lot 33) · BIN 1004890BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$4,738,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$2,132,100The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$106,012Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$4,738,000$2,132,1002B
2026Final$3,948,000$1,776,6002B
2025Final$3,290,000$1,480,5002B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 4

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1994-04-07DEED$0 / not statedChou, WinnieLai, Chui King; Lai, Man ChiFT_1840004241184
1985-11-15DEED$0 / not statedCheng, Sek ToChou, WinnieFT_1600000118560
1969-02-03DEED$0 / not statedHong, Chin, BCheng, Sek LoFT_1610008454361
1967-11-09DEED$0 / not statedLowenthal, Sylvia; Galler, Ida Ex; Schonbuch, AnnaHong, Chin BackFT_1280008681928

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02

DOB job filings 1 open of 6

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1994-08-03
100176248
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1991-02-06$500
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-07-25
M00616068-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-10-27$20,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2022-07-29
140978672
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2020-11-12$36,250
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2015-07-29
122045312
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-06-20$10,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2010-04-23
120170359
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2009-10-01$23,500
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2009-04-17
110437518
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2009-01-20$23,500

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 7

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2021-11-082022-10-09M00616068-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AT APARTMENT#8. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Signed-off
2021-10-152022-10-09140978672
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2014-07-152015-02-01122045312
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2009-10-022010-07-26120170359
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2009-01-222009-08-12110437518
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1994-08-031996-08-03100176248
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
1991-04-181991-12-01100176248
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 5 active of 7

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-04-25LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV042523LBLVIO03738
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2015-10-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORTV100115LBLVIO01101
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1990-04-05ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONEV040590ESSTA8M
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1990-04-05ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONEV040590ESSTA6M
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1990-04-05ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONEV040590ESSTA7M
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2005-01-31LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*013105LL629101983
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1999-03-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*031699LL629100678

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 2

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
1999-01-08HazardousEXIT PASSAGE WAY TOTAL OBSTRUCTION NOTED FIRE ESCAPE FROP LADDER REAR BROKEN AND OFF GUIDES WOOD FRAME AND PLYWOOD STRUCTURE APPROX 12X10 ERECTED BELOW FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER DEBRIS AT REAR YARD TO REENTER$480 / $720 / $034194886H
Active
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
1999-01-08HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG EXTERIOR NOTED AT NORTHSIDE EXTERIOR WALL BROKEN & DAMAGED STUCCO ENTERIOR WITH ERECTED BRICKS MORTEN INTO REVEALED UNDERNEATH REAR FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER BROKEN AND OFF GUIDES CREATIN$800 / $1,200 / $034194885X

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 52

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Hearing pending Default
STAYED · DEFAULTED
2026-06-15Fire Department Of NycRECORDKEEPINGHAPPY WOK 168 INC$1,000 / $0 / $1,000014255950Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-02-17Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLELAI MAN C$50 / $50 / $0049500882H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-03-10Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STLAI MAN C$50 / $50 / $0049020035Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-02-27Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1STHAPPY WOK 168 INC$50 / $50 / $0048931336Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2021-04-21Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETLAI MAN C$100 / $100 / $0047105861X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2020-11-19Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETLAI MAN C$100 / $100 / $0046973408L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2020-10-23Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETLAI$100 / $100 / $00212812335
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2019-01-09Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSLAI$25 / $25 / $0046003017R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2018-04-27Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STMAN C$300 / $300 / $00801320044
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2018-04-27Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STMAN C$300 / $300 / $00801320035
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-12-13Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSELAI$100 / $100 / $00203491485
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2017-10-02Dos - Enforcement AgentsPOSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALHAPPY WOK$100 / $100 / $0043450450N

Showing 12 of 52 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

HPD building ID
6559
Last registered
2026-08-05
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
JointownerMan LaiNew York, Ny
SitemanagerEric Lai
AgentMan LaiNew York, Ny
JointownerChui LaiNew York, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD housing-code violations 4 open of 8

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2014-05-02
B2014-05-02SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS MINIMUM REQUIRED (LIGHT FIXTURES PRESENT)
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-08-18
B2008-08-18D26-19.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 50 WATTS INCANDESCENT NIGHT INSPECTION.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2002-12-27
B2002-12-27SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS REQUIRED
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2000-07-03
B2000-07-03SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 200 WATTS AT FRONT AREAWAY
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2026-05-04
A2026-04-29(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2021-04-05
A2021-04-01(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2017-06-21
I2016-10-24§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2015-10-21
I2015-10-01SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF P

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD complaints 0

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 3

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-08-29DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-09-11
2026-06-06DOHMHFood Establishment – Food ContaminatedClosed2026-08-05
2026-05-01TLCFor Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non PassengerClosed2026-05-18

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

Nearby properties

On Ave C

Same tax block (393)

All properties on Ave C, Manhattan · All of Manhattan 10009 (East Village)

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