1891 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
BBL 1016540045 (Borough 1, Block 1654, Lot 45) · BIN 1052399 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 1897 3 Ave
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1891 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10029; tax lot BBL 1016540045) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1958, on a 12,918 sq ft lot zoned R9. City tax records list the owner as ROSS & ROSS, LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,981,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were eight 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
- ROSS & ROSS, LLC
- Building class
- K1 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1958 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 12,918 sq ft · R9
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,981,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1016540045
- BIN
- 1052399
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 7OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1891 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 (BBL 1016540045)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/1891-3rd-avenue-1016540045. 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)
- ROSS & ROSS, LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K1 – Store building (subtype K1)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
- 1958Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1989.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 12,918 sq ft (100.92 ft × 128 ft)
- Building floor area
- 13,518 sq ft (incl. 13,518 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R9, R7A, C2-5, EHCThe 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)
- 1.05 built / 7.52 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 1016540045 (Borough 1, Block 1654, Lot 45) · BIN 1052399BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
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)
- $2,981,000The 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
- $1,341,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,233,990Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,981,000 | $1,341,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,983,000 | $1,342,350 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,589,000 | $1,165,050 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 8
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rosenfeld, Leonard; Ross, Morton M.; Ross, Leonard; Ross & Ross, Llc | Ross & Ross, Llc | FT_1770008896077 |
| 1981-04-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mm Supermarket/Ny Icfka; E & B Supermarkets Etc. | Rosenfeld, Leonard; Ross, Morton M. | FT_1960000013896 |
| 1979-07-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | E & B Suprmkts Merchndis | M M Supermarkets Ofny | FT_1220008609222 |
| 1976-10-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bared Realty Co | E & B Supermkts Merch | FT_1300008566830 |
| 1973-10-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | N Y A Realty Co Inc | Bared Realty Co | FT_1690008527269 |
| 1973-09-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bared Realty Corp | Barash, Mitchell; Bertel, Alfred | FT_1120008526612 |
| 1973-09-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bertel, Alfred; Barash, Mitchell | N Y A Realty Co Inc | FT_1130008526613 |
| 1973-09-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 202 East 105th St Corp | N Y A Realty Co Inc | FT_1140008526614 |
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 4 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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2014-10-14 | 122155309 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-10-03 | $15,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-08-06 | 100426914 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-06-25 | $7,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1993-12-03 | 100388965 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1992-04-03 | $6,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1991-03-01 | 100179192 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1991-02-11 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-04-25 | 104662492 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2007-01-26 | $15,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1993-01-04 | 100374667 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-06-02 | $79,000 |
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 14
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-14 | 2015-06-17 | 122155309 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-01-29 | 2007-04-01 | 104662492 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-05-04 | 1998-06-30 | 101763414 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-05-04 | 1998-06-30 | 101763405 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-06-01 | 1995-06-30 | 101013939 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1993-12-03 | 1994-05-19 | 100388965 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1992-08-06 | 1992-10-22 | 100426914 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-07-15 | 1993-03-25 | 100374667 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-06-26 | 1992-09-17 | 100374667 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-06-26 | 1992-09-17 | 100374667 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-06-26 | 1992-09-17 | 100374667 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-06-15 | 1993-06-05 | 100388965 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2007-05-26 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OR OCCUPANCY.NOTED:RETAIL COMM. ESTABLISHMENT KNOWN AS'FINE FAIR'AT CELLAR LEVEL ILLEGALY OCCUPANCY CONSISTING OF MEAT PREPARATION.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE USE OF | $2,000 / $2,147 / $0 | 34393741Z |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2007-05-26 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR.NOTED:AT CELLAR LEVEL"ONE SPIRAL STAIRCASE W/ 20"TREAD"ONLY.LEADS TO 1ST FL AGRESS & EGRESS TO CELLAR.CELLAR HAS APPROX 5000 99 FT OF FLOOR AREA. | $10,000 / $1,200 / $0 | 34393740R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2007-01-20 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:NOTED AT RETAIL COM.ESTABLISHMENT KNOWN AS "FINE FARE"AT CELLAR LEVEL ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY CONSISTING OF MEAT PREPARATION | $800 / $859 / $0 | 34543887M |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 1992-07-31 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT PERMIT- AT TIME OF INSPECTION A SPRINKLER SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED THROUGHOUT NEW STORE ON FIRST FL FRONT AND REAR APPLIC#100426914 FOR MODIFYING SPRINKLER SYSTEM NAS NOT BEEN ISSUED AS PER DEPT R | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34075717P |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2007-01-20 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FL.NOTED:AT CELLAR LEVEL(1 SPIRAL STAIRCASE W/20"TREAD)ONLY.LEAD TO FIRST FL.IS ONLY AGRESS & EGRESS TO CELLAR.CELLAR HAS APPROX.5,000 SQ FT.FL AREA | $480 / $515 / $0 | 34543886K |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2007-09-27 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO CO #69507 ISSUED 9/17/07.LEGAL USE IN CELLAR IS FOR STORAGE & BATHROOMS.ILLEGAL USE IS NOW BEING USES AS A MEAT PREPARATION AREA.BLDG IS KNOWN AS"FINE FAIR".REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE | $2,000 / $2,193 / $0 | 34606634J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 7 unpaid of 255
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-09-14 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1ST | FINE FARE SUPERMARKETS | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048062293X |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2021-11-30 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | ROSS LLC | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0802115481 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-04-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0206689322 |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2019-04-16 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | ROSS ROSS LLC | $700 / $0 / $700 | 0600120236 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-11-15 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0205614999 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-10-05 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0205612606 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-04-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | POUNCING TIGERS | $200 / $0 / $200 | 041948335N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-12-16 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | ROSS ROSS LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 046992887L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-09-22 | Doh Mental Health | VENDING IN BUS STOP, SIDEWALK NEXT TO A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH FACILITY | CASCO RAMIREZ | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0891039591 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-06 | Sanitation Others | STREET OBSTRUCTION | FINE FARE | $150 / $150 / $0 | 049154018X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-05-31 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | LLC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0803084307 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-05-31 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | LLC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 0803084298 |
Showing 12 of 255 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-10-28; 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 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 2026-11-02; 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) 8
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | DSNY | Commercial Disposal Complaint – Waste Disposal | Closed | 2026-08-18 |
| 2026-07-24 | DSNY | Commercial Disposal Complaint – Waste Disposal | Closed | 2026-07-24 |
| 2026-07-23 | DSNY | Commercial Disposal Complaint – Waste Disposal | Closed | 2026-07-23 |
| 2026-07-09 | DSNY | Obstruction – Trash or Recycling | Closed | 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-18 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-06-16 | DSNY | Obstruction – Trash or Recycling | Closed | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-06-10 | DSNY | Commercial Disposal Complaint – Waste Disposal | Closed | 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-15 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-05-20 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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