# 1875 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

BBL 1016460028 · Block 1646 · Lot 28 · BIN 1090434  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1875-2nd-avenue-1016460028  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 234 E 97 St; 1879 2 Ave

## Summary

1875 2nd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10029; tax lot BBL 1016460028) is an utility property (building class U0: utility property (subtype U0)), built around 2015, on a 10,115 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as METROPOLITAN TRANSPORATION         AUTHO RITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,180,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 15 active DOB violations and 66 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 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, “1875 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 (BBL 1016460028)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1875-2nd-avenue-1016460028. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 15 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 66 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: METROPOLITAN TRANSPORATION         AUTHO RITY
- Building class: U0 – Utility property (subtype U0)
- Year built: 2015
- Floors: 4
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 10,115 sq ft · Building area: 15,120 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-2, TA
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,180,000, assessed value $981,000, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-07-25 from ALLEN ROTHPEARL, SURVIVING TRUSTEE; SANDRA GERSON, SURVIVING TRUSTEE; SUSAN EPSTEIN, SURVIVING TRUSTEE; ELLIOT ROTHPEARL, SURVIVING TRUSTEE to 1875 SECOND AVENUE, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-10-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-10-04 from ROTHPEARL, HARRY L/W/T; ROTHPEARL, ELLIOT EXEC.; ROTHPEARL, ALLEN EXEC.; EPSTEIN, SUSAN EXEC.; GERSON, SANDRA EXEC; ROTHPEARL, ROCHELLEEXEC to ROTHPEARL, ROCHELLETR; ROTHPEARL, ALLEN; ROTHPEARL, ELLIOT TR; ROTHPEARL, HARRY LWT; GERSON, SANDRA TR; EPSTEIN, SUSAN TR, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120176406 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED A TOTAL OF 92 L.F.AS PER PLAN AT 1875 2ND AVENUE. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR O… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-10-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120176371 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED A TOTAL OF 103 L.F.AS PER PLAN AT 1879 2ND AVENUE. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-11-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140423575: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-11-05, expires 2016-11-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 120176406: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2010-04-05, expires 2011-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 120176371: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2010-04-01, expires 2011-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-10-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120176406: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-10-14, expires 2010-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-10-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120176371: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-10-14, expires 2010-04-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. 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 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-01-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). 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 |
| 1998-06-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-16 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-01-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-01-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-01-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Vehicle. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | 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 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORATION         AUTHO RITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-07-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-07-25). | 636b-3b5g |

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