20 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035
BBL 1017500064 (Borough 1, Block 1750, Lot 64) · BIN 1054066 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 2032 E 126 St
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
20 East 126th Street (Manhattan, NY 10035; tax lot BBL 1017500064) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 1909, on a 1,873 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as REGINALD AUSTIN III; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated August 14, 2026 at $2,050,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $810,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, five open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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
- REGINALD AUSTIN III
- Building class
- C3 · Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built · units
- 1909 · 4 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,873 sq ft · R6A
- Market value (DOF)
- $810,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $2,050,000 · 2026-08-14
- BBL
- 1017500064
- BIN
- 1054066
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 5Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “20 East 126th Street, Manhattan, NY 10035 (BBL 1017500064)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/20-east-126th-street-1017500064. 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)
- REGINALD AUSTIN IIIThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C3 – Walk-up apartments, four familiesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1909Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1997.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 4 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,873 sq ft (18.75 ft × 99.92 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,840 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6A, 125thThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.05 built / 3.00 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 1017500064 (Borough 1, Block 1750, Lot 64) · BIN 1054066BBL 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 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $810,000The 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
- $364,500The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $185,875Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $810,000 | $364,500 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $761,000 | $342,450 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $714,000 | $321,300 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | DEED | $2,050,000 | Kenneth W. Austin, As Administrator; Estate Of Reginald Austin Iii; Estate Of Reginald A. Austin | Idehen, Chenelle | 2026082600327002 |
| 1998-05-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ny/Enterprise Cityhome Housing Development Etc. | Austin, Reginald Iii | FT_1110006218211 |
| 1996-06-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 21 lots; price is for all of them | City Of New York | Ny/Enterprise Cityhome Housing Development Fund Co | FT_1050005229405 |
| 1978-05-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2120 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance Ny | City Of New York | FT_1650008590765 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 1 open of 2
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 · 1998-10-13 | 101949518 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1998-10-06 | $7,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1998-03-30 | 101063411 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1995-05-25 | $195,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-13 | 1998-10-26 | 101949518 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-05-21 | 1998-05-17 | 101063411 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1996-09-09 | 1997-08-06 | 101063411 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-07-11 | 1997-05-17 | 101063411 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-07-11 | 1997-05-17 | 101063411 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 8
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629105871 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629105870 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629104229 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629107896 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291187999 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629110399 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031894LL629114003 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1993-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031893LL629114003 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 15
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 DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-07-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $80 / $0 / $80 | 049718584L |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-21 | Sanitation Others | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $25 / $0 / $25 | 046896567M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2025-12-16 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $0 / $0 / $0 | 049471476M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2025-12-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $0 / $0 / $0 | 049584621K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2025-10-31 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $300 / $178 / $0 | 049492404X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-05-09 | Fire Department Of Nyc | RECORDKEEPING | RIGINALD AUSTIN III | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014185725R |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-02-03 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | RIGINALD AUSTIN III | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 014168888R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-11-18 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048132851M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-04-02 | Sanitation Dept | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $25 / $25 / — | 043741493N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-02-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SNOW,ICE & DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | REGINALD AUSTIN III | $100 / $100 / — | 043711778J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2008-10-05 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | REGINALD | — / — / — | 0161036774 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2005-09-12 | — / — / — | 0148809486 |
Showing 12 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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.
- HPD building ID
- 20651
- Last registered
- 2024-08-14
- Registration valid until
- 2025-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Reginald Austin | New York, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Reg Austin |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 5 open of 8
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-29 | A | 2026-04-29 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-17 | I | 2025-11-17 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-04 | A | 2025-06-04 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-01 | A | 2024-04-01 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Invalid Certification · 2013-11-22 | B | 2013-11-04 | SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIERED, LIGHT FIXTURE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-06-02 | A | 2023-03-15 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-06-30 | A | 2022-02-15 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-06-30 | A | 2021-04-01 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | DEP | Sewer Maintenance – Backup | In Progress | — |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On E 126 St
- 19 East 126th Street (21 open items)
- 21 East 126th Street (27 open items)
- 22 East 126th Street (13 open items)
- 18 East 126th Street (23 open items)
- 17 East 126th Street (nine open items)
- 23 East 126th Street (66 open items)
- 24 East 126th Street (seven open items)
- 16 East 126th Street (20 open items)
- 15 East 126th Street (27 open items)
- 25 East 126th Street (14 open items)
Same tax block (1750)
- 13 East 125th Street (six open items)
- 17 East 125th Street (nine open items)
- 35 East 125th Street (three open items)
- 51 East 125th Street (36 open items)
- 57 East 125th Street (56 open items)
- 59 East 125th Street (12 open items)
- 61 East 125th Street (30 open items)
- 63 East 125th Street (37 open items)
- 65 East 125th Street (two open items)
- 69 East 125th Street (18 open items)
All properties on E 126 St, Manhattan · All of Manhattan 10035 (East Harlem (North))
Open-item counts as of October 31, 2026; each section lists its own dataset date. Machine-readable: JSON API · Markdown · API & MCP docs