# 196 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004920037 · Block 492 · Lot 37 · BIN 1088506  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/196-bowery-1004920037  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

196 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004920037) is a 7-unit elevator apartment building (building class D6: elevator apartments, fireproof, with stores), built around 2008, on a 2,489 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as 196 BOWERY OWNER LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 26, 2026 lists a price of $11,400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,993,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were five 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, “196 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004920037)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/196-bowery-1004920037. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 196 BOWERY OWNER LLC
- Building class: D6 – Elevator apartments, fireproof, with stores
- Year built: 2008
- Floors: 8
- Units: 7 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,489 sq ft · Building area: 15,128 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1, LI
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-10-31

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $7,993,000, assessed value $3,596,850, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-05-26 from BOWERY SQUARE CORP. to 196 BOWERY OWNER LLC, stated price $11,400,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-07-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-07-18 from 196 BOWERY CORP. to BOWERY SQUARE CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-07-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-07-18 from BENJAMIN MARKOWITZ CORP. to 196 BOWERY CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-11-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-11-14 from BENJAMIN MARKOWITZ CORP. to 196 BOWERY CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-07-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-07-20 from JUDIN, LEON; JUDIN, CLARA to BENJAMIN MARKOWITZ CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-06-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-06-05 from SUNSHINE KTCHN BAR EQPMN to JUDIN, LEON; JUDIN, CLARA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01405382-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01405382-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 1998-02-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 101779112 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-09-22 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01405382-S1: Plumbing — Plumbing work filed in conjunction with interior renovation of existing apartments (Units 1 thru 7) as per plans filed. No change in use, egress or occupancy. Issued 2026-09-22, expires 2027-05-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-09-21 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01405382-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENTS (UNITS 1 THRU 7) AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-09-21, expires 2027-01-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-11-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01308056-I1: Plumbing — installing hand sinks, 3 comp sink, coffee machine and ice maker to open cafe area. Issued 2025-11-18, expires 2026-01-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-11-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01308046-I1: General Construction — Installing kitchen countertop and cabinet for adding cafe business. Issued 2025-11-17, expires 2026-04-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-07 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00821504-I1: Plumbing — REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES.. Issued 2023-02-07, expires 2023-09-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00821389-I1: General Construction — STORE RENOVATION INCLUDING MODIFICATION, INSTALLATION OF PARTITIONS, REPLACEMENT OF LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND MINOR CARPENTRY WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR O…. Issued 2023-02-03, expires 2023-09-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-11-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123485353: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-11-09, expires 2019-04-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-11-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123485353: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2018-11-09, expires 2019-04-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-08-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120292833: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-08-20, expires 2011-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-04-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104930023: New building. Issued 2010-04-29, expires 2011-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-03-18 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104930023: New building. Issued 2010-03-18, expires 2010-05-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110125267: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2009-09-24, expires 2010-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110125267: Equipment work / Standpipe. Issued 2009-06-25, expires 2010-06-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110125267: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2009-06-25, expires 2010-06-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110125267: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2009-06-25, expires 2010-06-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 110125267: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2009-06-25, expires 2010-02-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-04-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120022572: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-04-24, expires 2011-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 39. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004920037/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 9+ DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-09 | 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 |
| 2025-12-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-19 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-23 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-27 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Missed Collection – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Tattooing – Tattoo Artist Unlicensed. | 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 196 BOWERY OWNER LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-05-26 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-05-26). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Kin Wong, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Kin Au (BOWERY SQUARE CORP), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Kin Au, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Kin Wong, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (BOWERY SQUARE CORPORATION), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Kin Au. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Kai Fung, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Kin Au, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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