# 175 Avenue C, Manhattan, NY 10009

BBL 1003930033 · Block 393 · Lot 33 · BIN 1004890  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/175-avenue-c-1003930033  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

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.)

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.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: LAI MAN C
- Building class: C4 – Old-law tenement
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 5
- Units: 8 residential / 10 total
- Lot area: 1,541 sq ft · Building area: 5,755 sq ft
- Zoning: R7A, C1-5
- 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 $4,738,000, assessed value $2,132,100, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-04-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-04-07 from CHOU, WINNIE to LAI, CHUI KING; LAI, MAN CHI, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-11-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-11-15 from CHENG, SEK TO to CHOU, WINNIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-03 from HONG, CHIN, B to CHENG, SEK LO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-11-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-11-09 from LOWENTHAL, SYLVIA; GALLER, IDA EX; SCHONBUCH, ANNA to HONG, CHIN BACK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-02-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100176248 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. THIS APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO LEGALI- ZE AND DOCUMENT THE EXISTING AUTO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM IN ORDER TO DISMISS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT VIOLATION | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-11-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00616068-I1: General Construction — RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AT APARTMENT#8. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2021-11-08, expires 2022-10-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140978672: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-10-15, expires 2022-10-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122045312: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-07-15, expires 2015-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-10-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120170359: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-10-02, expires 2010-07-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110437518: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-01-22, expires 2009-08-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1994-08-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100176248: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1994-08-03, expires 1996-08-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-04-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100176248: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1991-04-18, expires 1991-12-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-04-05 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-04-05 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-04-05 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-01-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: EXIT 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1999-01-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2014-05-02 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-19.07 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2002-12-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2000-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | pending (STAYED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Hearing pending. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Food Contaminated. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-01 | closed (Closed) | 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 LAI MAN C. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1994-04-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1994-04-07). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1994-04-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1994-04-07). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-05 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Man Lai, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-05 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Eric Lai. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-05 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Man Lai, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-05 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Chui Lai, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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