# 196 Bowery, SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004920037 · Block 492 · Lot 37 · BIN 1088506  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/196-bowery-1004920037  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## 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 November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB safety violation (DOB NOW) and five 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 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/196-bowery-1004920037. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Manhattan 10012: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10012

## Nearby properties

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

- 200 Bowery (37 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/200-bowery-1004927503
- 190 Bowery (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/190-bowery-1004920038
- 202 Bowery (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/202-bowery-1004927504
- 204 Bowery (96 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/204-bowery-1004920033
- 206 Bowery (111 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/206-bowery-1004920032
- 188 Bowery (127 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/188-bowery-1004780022
- 5 Spring Street (65 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/5-spring-street-1004920041
- 7 Spring Street (90 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/7-spring-street-1004920042

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## 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), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTC-VT-PER-CO, VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0004461: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction. Active. | 855j-jady |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | open (Active) | FTC-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTC-VT-PER-202512-0004461 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Affirmation of Correction |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004920037/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | 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 |
| 2026-07-22 | 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 |
| 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: CorporateOwner (BOWERY SQUARE CORPORATION), business city New York. | 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: SiteManager Kin Au. | 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: Officer 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 |

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