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18 Pell Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1001630005 (Borough 1, Block 163, Lot 5) · BIN 1001779 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 185 Pell St

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

18 Pell Street (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1001630005) is a 7-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1920, on a 2,112 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as PELL TERRACE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 30, 2025 lists a price of $2,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,677,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and four open HPD violations. There were 76 311 requests in the past 12 months and 70 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
PELL TERRACE LLC
Building class
C4 · Old-law tenement
Year built · units
1920 · 7 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,112 sq ft · C6-1
Market value (DOF)
$2,677,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$2,250,000 · 2025-07-30
BBL
1001630005
BIN
1001779

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “18 Pell Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1001630005)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/18-pell-street-1001630005. 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)
PELL TERRACE LLCThe 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
7 residential / 10 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,112 sq ft (24.67 ft × 88 ft)
Building floor area
9,750 sq ft (incl. 2,925 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C6-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
4.62 built / 3.44 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 1001630005 (Borough 1, Block 163, Lot 5) · BIN 1001779BBL 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)
$2,677,000The 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
$1,204,650The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$1,069,324Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,677,000$1,204,6502B
2026Final$2,539,000$1,142,5502B
2025Final$2,380,000$1,071,0002B

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

Sales & deed history 1

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
2025-07-30DEED$2,250,000Leong Yu Realty Corp.Pell Terrace Llc2025080701145001

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 3 open of 7

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 Entire · 2022-04-26
M00627818-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-03-11$12,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-10-28
121453523
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2013-10-18$38,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2011-06-13
120714218
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2011-06-03$70,050
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-08-18
M00704539-S1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-03-24$5,500
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-08-18
M00704539-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2022-03-23$4,500
Not open
LOC Issued · 2022-03-11
M00626965-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-11-17$1
Not open
PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1998-11-27
102185699
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1998-11-17$14,000

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 12

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
2022-04-262022-06-04M00627818-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
EXTERIOR FACADE WORK AS BRICK POINTING AND THOROCOAT/ STUCCO WORK AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
Permit Issued
2022-03-252023-03-01M00704539-S1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
INSTALL MEDIUM DUTY SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. PIPE SCAFFOLDING SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF
Signed-off
2022-03-232023-03-01M00704539-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33
Signed-off
2021-11-182022-09-12M00626965-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYCC.
Signed-off
2021-11-182022-09-12M00626965-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYCC.
Signed-off
2021-11-182022-09-12M00626965-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYCC.
Signed-off
2021-11-182022-09-12M00626965-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYCC.
Signed-off
2013-10-282014-10-28121453523
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2013-10-222014-07-15121453523
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2013-10-222014-07-15121453523
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2011-06-132012-06-12120714218
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2011-06-132012-06-12120714218
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (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 1 active of 6

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 INSPECTIONV042523LBLVIO03092
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-09-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*091697LL6291163102
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-02-10LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*021097LL629100334
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1994-09-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*090194LL629101578
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1989-03-01C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALV*030189CA3GS05
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1989-03-01ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONEV*030189ESA3GS06

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

ECB violations (DOB) 0 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 #
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1989-05-09Non-HazardousOPERATION OF PA CONTRARY TO C OF O WHEN CUYRRENT C OF O ALLOWS FOR THE OPERATION OF A PA LEGAL USE REST NOW CHANGED TO BARBER SHOP UNDER B/N 6423/88 WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SIGNED OFF REMEDY HAVE B/N 6423/88 SIGNED$125 / $125 / $034018775M
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
1988-08-04Non-HazardousALTERED PREMISES-LEGAL USE WAS EATING DRINKING REST. NOW A BARBER SHOPREMEDY: FIELPLANS TO SHOW NEW USE AND AMEND RECORDS.$0 / $0 / $034005740J

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

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 3

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 #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2018-10-23Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONLEONG YU RALTY CORP$300 / $300 / $0011646563N
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2005-02-17$450 / $130 / —0141007837
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2003-12-04$100 / $100 / —0136521285

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
26747
Last registered
—
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

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 11

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 · 2026-04-29
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.
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 LIGHTS NOT ON NIGHT INSPECTION.
Open
Not Complied With · 1991-06-05
C1991-04-09SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.
Open
Not Complied With · 1991-06-05
B1991-04-09SECTION 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 LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT NOT ON NIGHT INSPECTION 100 WATTS REQUIRED.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2026-06-03
I2025-11-17§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 · 2024-07-29
A2024-04-01(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 · 2023-03-27
A2023-03-15(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 · 2022-11-22
I2022-11-02§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 · 2023-03-27
A2022-02-16(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 · 2023-03-27
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 · 2020-02-21
I2019-10-25§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

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

HPD complaints 70

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2026-07-06CLOSE7Water Leak – Slow LeakHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-25CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-24CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2026-02-24CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t

Showing 10 of 70 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

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) 76

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
2026-09-08NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud TalkingClosed2026-09-08
2026-09-08NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud TalkingClosed2026-09-08
2026-07-06HPDWATER LEAK – SLOW LEAKClosed2026-08-25
2026-06-10NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-06-10
2026-06-10NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-06-10
2026-05-16NYPDNoise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-05-16
2026-02-25HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDINGClosed2026-02-26
2026-02-25HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDINGClosed2026-02-26
2026-02-25HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDINGClosed2026-02-26
2026-02-25HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDINGClosed2026-02-26

Showing 10 of 76 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

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

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