218 Avenue B, East Village, Manhattan, NY 10009
BBL 1004070036 (Borough 1, Block 407, Lot 36) · BIN 1005251 · Last updated: · East Village · ZIP 10009
Summary · as of November 10, 2026
218 Avenue B (Manhattan, NY 10009; tax lot BBL 1004070036) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C4: old-law tenement), built around 1900, on a 1,734 sq ft lot zoned C1-6A. City tax records list the owner as J&E TOM, LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,906,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and three open HPD violations. 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.)
- Owner of record
- J&E TOM, LLC
- Building class
- C4 · Old-law tenement
- Year built · units
- 1900 · 6 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,734 sq ft · C1-6A
- Market value (DOF)
- $4,906,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1004070036
- BIN
- 1005251
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violationsBIS 0 · DOB NOW safety 0
- 0Active ECB violations
- 3Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “218 Avenue B, Manhattan, NY 10009 (BBL 1004070036)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/218-avenue-b-1004070036. 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)
- J&E TOM, LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C4 – Old-law tenementThe 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
- 1900Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2004.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 6 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,734 sq ft (26.67 ft × 65 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,905 sq ft (incl. 1,200 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C1-6AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.83 built / 4.00 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 1004070036 (Borough 1, Block 407, Lot 36) · BIN 1005251BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-10; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $4,906,000The 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
- $2,207,700The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $432,238Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $4,906,000 | $2,207,700 | 2B |
| 2026 | Final | $4,088,000 | $1,839,600 | 2B |
| 2025 | Final | $3,406,800 | $1,533,060 | 2B |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-10
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-07 | DEEDO | $0 / not stated | Tom, James Oy; Tom , Eileen Tai | J&E Tom, Llc | 2004071402690001 |
| 1992-05-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tom, James Oy Min; Wee, Hep; Wee, Gan Min | Tom, James Oy Min; Tom, Eileen Tai | FT_1690000402669 |
| 1982-10-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wee, Mee Yuk | Wee, Gan Min; Wee, Hep; Tom, James Oy Min | FT_1810000020881 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-10
DOB job filings 1 open of 5
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 - PARTIAL JOB · 2004-03-31 | 103708677 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2004-02-17 | $139,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-10-05 | 104238665 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2005-09-14 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-09-14 | 104180388 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-07-28 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-06-10 | 103832569 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2004-07-13 | $165,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-05-18 | 103790676 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2004-06-02 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
Work permits 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-20 | 2006-09-17 | 104238665 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-08-03 | 2006-09-17 | 104180388 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-08-03 | 2006-08-03 | 104180388 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-10-19 | 2005-10-19 | 103832569 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-10-01 | 2005-09-17 | 103832569 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-08-03 | 2005-04-01 | 103790676 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | RE-ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-03-31 | 2005-04-07 | 103708677 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-03-31 | 2004-12-31 | 103708677 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-03-31 | 2005-04-07 | 103708677 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 3
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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629100629 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010308LL629100637 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2007-01-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*011907LL629100691 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-10
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 59
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADJOURNED | 2026-03-26 | Veterinary-Dohmh | OWNING OR HARBORING A DOG, CAT OR HORSE NOT IMMUNIZED AGAINST RABIES | UNLEASHED A CANINE AND KITTY | $500 / $500 / $0 | 0803792321 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-03-26 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | UNLEASHED A CANINE AND KITTY | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0803792312 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-24 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | UNLEASHED SPA | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048450871N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2024-02-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF | $600 / $600 / $0 | 000847949H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-10-20 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | UNLEASHED A CANINE KITTY SPA | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0802826750 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-10-20 | Veterinary-Dohmh | USE CAGE, BOX OR OTHER DRYER W HEATING ELEMENT THAT IS NOT HAND-HELD | UNLEASHED A CANINE KITTY SPA | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0802826760 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-10-20 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | UNLEASHED A CANINE KITTY SPA | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0802826741 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-10-20 | Veterinary-Dohmh | SELF-INSPECTION REPORTS NOT MAINTAINED OR PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT | UNLEASHED A CANINE KITTY SPA | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0802826779 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-05-01 | Veterinary-Dohmh | USE CAGE, BOX OR OTHER DRYER W HEATING ELEMENT THAT IS NOT HAND-HELD | UNLEASHED A CANINE AND KITTY | $200 / $200 / $0 | 0802647589 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-05-01 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | UNLEASHED A CANINE AND KITTY | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0802647570 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-03-27 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | UNLEASHED A CANINE AND KITTY | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0802603717 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-03-27 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | UNLEASHED A CANINE AND KITTY | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0802603708 |
Showing 12 of 59 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
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
- 6459
- Last registered
- 2026-09-20
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporateowner | J. & E. TOM, LLC | New York, Ny | |
| Agent | Eileen Tom | Whitestone, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Eileen Tom | Whitestone, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Eileen Tom | ||
| Headofficer | Eileen Tom | Whitestone, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD housing-code violations 3 open of 14
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 · 2008-07-02 | B | 2008-07-02 | D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AT REAR. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-07-02 | B | 2008-07-02 | D26-19.07 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 50 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-07-02 | B | 2008-07-02 | D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION VESTIBULE 1 STY. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-02 | 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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-12 | 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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-12 | 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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-11-22 | I | 2023-11-15 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-12 | 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 · 2023-11-22 | I | 2022-11-02 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-11-22 | I | 2022-02-15 | §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 | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-12 | 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 · 2021-07-06 | 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. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-11-18 | I | 2016-10-24 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2017-10-18 | A | 2008-07-02 | D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGULATIONS. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
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 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
311 requests (last 12 months) 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-09-11 |
| 2026-06-19 | DOHMH | Unsanitary Animal Facility – Animal Waste | In Progress | — |
| 2026-06-19 | DOHMH | Unsanitary Animal Facility – Animal Waste | In Progress | — |
| 2026-03-01 | DOHMH | Pet Sale – Unsanitary Conditions | Closed | 2026-03-01 |
| 2025-12-02 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2025-12-03 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-10
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in East Village: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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- 212 Avenue B (115 ft) (25 open items)
- 228 Avenue B (123 ft) (18 open items)
Same tax block (407), closest first
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- 539 East 13th Street (128 ft) (three open items)
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