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18 Thomas Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

BBL 1001510022 (Borough 1, Block 151, Lot 22) · BIN 1001654 · Last updated: · Tribeca-Civic Center · ZIP 10007

Also recorded in city data as: 20 Thomas St

Summary · as of November 8, 2026

18 Thomas Street (Manhattan, NY 10007; tax lot BBL 1001510022) is a theater (building class J1: theatre (subtype J1)), built around 1949, on a 3,586 sq ft lot zoned C6-4. City tax records list the owner as THE FLEA THEATER INC, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT C ORPORATION; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 17, 2009 lists a price of $5,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,258,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and three active DOB violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
THE FLEA THEATER INC, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT C ORPORATION
Building class
J1 · Theatre
Year built · units
1949 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,586 sq ft · C6-4
Market value (DOF)
$3,258,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$5,250,000 · 2009-12-17
BBL
1001510022
BIN
1001654

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “18 Thomas Street, Manhattan, NY 10007 (BBL 1001510022)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/18-thomas-street-1001510022. 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)
THE FLEA THEATER INC, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT C ORPORATIONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
J1 – Theatre (subtype J1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1949Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2013, 2013.
Floors
2
Units
0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
3,586 sq ft (41 ft × 96.33 ft)
Building floor area
8,502 sq ft (incl. 8,502 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C6-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.37 built / 10.00 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 1001510022 (Borough 1, Block 151, Lot 22) · BIN 1001654BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

Tax assessment

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

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$3,258,000The 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
$1,466,100The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$1,466,100Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$3,258,000$1,466,1004
2026Final$3,182,000$1,431,9004
2025Final$3,112,000$1,400,4004

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08

Sales & deed history 7

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
2009-12-17DEED$5,250,000Grodensky, Maurice AThe Flea Theater Inc, A Not-For-Profit Corporation2009121900128001
1993-09-22DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them
Crescent-Duane CompanyTribeca Equity Prtrsl.PFT_1250000445225
1982-03-18DEED$0 / not statedRusso, Albert; Russo, Maurice; Russo, CliftonGrodensky, Maurice A.FT_1590000005559
1980-02-07DEED$0 / not statedRabay, Esther; Rabay, Ervin FRusso, Maurice; Russo, Clifton; Russo, AlbertFT_1390008620939
1980-02-07DEED$0 / not statedRusso, Clifton; Russo, Maurice; Russo, AlbertRaboy, Esther; Raboy, Ervin FFT_1400008620940
1974-04-03DEED$0 / not stated92 Fulton IncRaboy, Esther; Raboy, ErvinFT_1990008534299
1966-09-27DEED$0 / not statedMuma, Edith S N; Falconer, Laura G92 Fulton IncFT_1200008664820

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

DOB job filings 1 open of 18

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 · 1997-04-02
101517841
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)1997-04-01—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2020-12-28
M00051206-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2018-07-19$3,510
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2017-07-06
122442151
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2015-07-07—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2017-07-06
122442160
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2015-07-07—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2018-07-06
140367715
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2015-06-26$137,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2017-06-28
122074904
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-07-21$1,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2017-11-13
121996796
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2014-05-06$1,000
Not open
APPLICATION PROCESSED - ENTIRE · 2014-05-05
121997660
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2014-05-05$1,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2018-01-23
140188650
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2014-04-21—
Not open
COMPLETED · 2017-12-08
121713271
BIS
PA – Place of assembly2013-07-15—
Not open
PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2013-07-16
121713262
BIS
PA – Place of assembly2013-07-12—
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2012-09-11
121325636
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2012-08-30$137,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-07-08
121325315
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2012-08-17$3,375,100
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-06-24
121176039
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2012-08-03$71,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2016-10-25
120753684
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2011-07-06$27,500
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2002-08-26
103224271
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2002-08-01—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2003-04-16
102525741
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2001-04-10$3,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2003-04-23
102139124
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2001-02-08$20,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

Work permits 34

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
2018-07-242018-10-31M00051206-I1
DOB NOW
Sign
Erect illuminated non advertising D/f vertical sign on wall. No change of use, egress or occupancy.
Signed-off
2017-08-092018-08-09121325315
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2017-03-062018-03-06121325315
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2016-11-182017-11-18140367715
BIS
Equipment work / SprinklerISSUED (renewal)
2016-07-252017-07-25122442151
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2016-07-182017-07-18122442160
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2016-07-112017-07-11122074904
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2016-07-072017-07-07121325315
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2016-06-232017-06-23121325315
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2016-06-172017-06-17121996796
BIS
Alteration / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2016-03-162017-03-16121325315
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2015-11-192016-11-18140367715
BIS
Equipment work / SprinklerISSUED (initial)

Showing 12 of 34 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 3 active of 24

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
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO15125
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV062023LBLVIO35930
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV110819LBLVIO02418
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2020-03-12E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*031220E9027/672819
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2018-04-24E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*042418E9027/626226
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV*040618LBLVIO03532
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2017-09-15EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2016 INSPECTION/TESTV*091517EVCAT100231
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV*022417LBLVIO02573
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2015-10-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORTV*100115LBLVIO02239
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2015-06-10EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2014 INSPECTION/TESTV*061015EVCAT100139
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2014-10-31EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2013 INSPECTION/TESTV*103114EVCAT100161
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2014-03-31EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TESTV*033114EVCAT100276
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2013-03-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORTV*030113LBLVIO00055
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2012-10-01EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TESTV*100112EVCAT100103
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2011-12-20E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*122011E9028/409367

Showing 15 of 24 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 6

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: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
1989-02-16Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL DEFECT IS A 4' LONG BY 1/2" WIDE VERTICAL CRACK IN EXTERIOR PARAPET WALL AT REAR EAST. REMEDY MAKE REPAIR & SUBMIT ENGINEERS LETTER FOR STRUCTUAL STABILITY OF WALL$0 / $0 / $034007220P
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2016-01-04CLASS - 23307.6.5 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION BENEATH SIDEWALK SHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE.NOTE SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED UNDER JOB#122442151 ALONG EXP1,HAS NO ARTIFICIAL ILLUMINATION PROVIDED @ AREA UNDER SHED T$0 / $0 / $035170896L
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1989-02-10Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN DEFECT IS 3' X 1/2" CRACK IN WALL UNDER SOUTH WINDOW OF STY SOUTHEAST ROOM 2' X 1/2" CRACK IN WALL OVER ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2 STY SOUTHEAST ROOM. REMEDY MAKE ALL REPAIRS$100 / $100 / $034007219H
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1999-07-02Non-HazardousFAILURE TO PROVIDE4 SECONDARY MEANS OF EGRESS FROM RM OR SPACE REQUIRED NOTED OFFICE SPACE IN CELLAR AREA APPROX 10 TO 12 PEOPLE WORKING THERE EGRESS IN BACK BLOCKED BY WALL OF BLDG NEXT FR REMEDY PROVIDE SECON$480 / $480 / $034206800N
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2017-08-22CLASS - 3BC3307.6.5.11/FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE DEPT PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NO SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE SIDEWALK SHED WAS REMOVED WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE DEPT PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF SIDE$300 / $300 / $035259154N
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
1995-11-27Non-Hazardous75U. 75 IVE YEAT TEST.$0 / $0 / $038053156M

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 17

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
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2017-08-28Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONTHE FLEA THEATER INC.$0 / $0 / $0011562053P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2017-08-22Dept. Of BuildingsMISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSREPUBLIC SCAFFOLD HOIST CORP$300 / $300 / $0035259154N
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-04-02Dept Of TranFAILURE TO APPLY COLOR CODE IDENTIFYING PERMITTEEBRD DEVELOPMENT CORP$150 / $151 / —0700480047
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-01-28Dept Of TransportationCONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT STORED ON STREET W 0 PERMITWESTERMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY$2,250 / $4,500 / $-2,2500700410820
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2016-01-04Dept. Of BuildingsMISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSREPUBLIC SCAFFOLD HOIST C— / — / —035170896L
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2015-10-05Dept Of TransportationSTREET CLOSING WITHOUT PERMITWESTERMAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC— / — / —0700202077
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2014-05-02Env ProtectFAILED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTERTHE FLEA THEATER INC— / — / —0183897753
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2012-02-15Fire Department Of NycPERMITSFLEA THEATER— / — / —011243313Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2008-07-20Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancCONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT IMPERMISSABLE TIMES DAYSLESCHACK GRODENSKY$1,400 / $1,400 / —000254009Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2003-01-08$50 / $50 / —0132467675
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2002-05-15Fire Department Of NycFAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT PLANSGRODENSKY$600 / $600 / —010785535J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2002-02-17$400 / $400 / —0124093797

Showing 12 of 17 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

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.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load

Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

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