# 2196 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037

BBL 1017300040 · Block 1730 · Lot 40 · BIN 1053891  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2196-5th-avenue-1017300040  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 2218 5 Ave; 2210 5 Ave; 2204 5 Ave

## Summary

2196 5th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10037; tax lot BBL 1017300040) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1960, on a 14,000 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as LENOX TERR ASSOC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,952,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 14 311 requests in the past 12 months and three 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, “2196 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037 (BBL 1017300040)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2196-5th-avenue-1017300040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 10 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: LENOX TERR ASSOC
- Building class: K1 – Store building (subtype K1)
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 14,000 sq ft · Building area: 14,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-2, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,952,000, assessed value $1,328,400, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968-02-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-02-05 from LENOX TRRC DVLPLMTNCORP to LENOX TRRC DVLPMNT ASSOC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122379755 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ARCHITECTURAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF THE FLOOR FOR THE INSTALLATION OF E-ATMS AT EXISTING CHASE BRANCH. NO CHNAGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-04-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 121993977 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREWITH TO PROPOSE INTERIOR RENOVATION,NEW STORE FRONT AND EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STORE AND INSTALLATION OF A HVAC UNIT AND CONDENSERS SUPPORTED ON STRUCTURAL STEEL AT ROOF. NO CHANGES … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-12-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 103341607 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Install fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-08-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 103239540 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-08-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103234885 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK BRIDGE, DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE, OR, OCCUPANCY SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE ON SHED. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-07-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103213032 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ROOF REPLACEMENT & MISCELLANEOUS WATERPROOFING. ALL WORK AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS PROPOSED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-01-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102041434 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE HVAC UNIT AND ONE SPLIT SYSTEM UNIT ON EXISTING DUCTWORK & EXIS TING GAS LINES. NO CHANGES IN USE, EGRES S, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1994-09-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100895168 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CONSTRUCTION OF NON-BEARING DRYWALL PART ITIONS, INSTALL SUSPENDED CEILI GS, MODIFICATION TO EXISTING MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. RELOCATE EXISTING AT MACHINE. RELOCATE EXISTING SPRINKLER HDS NO C… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-12-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100153520 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECTION OF TEMPORARY FENCE LESS THAN 3' 0"FROM PROPERTY LINE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-11-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100148742 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTITIONS, FLOORING AND WALL FINISHES. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-12-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01153715-I1: Mechanical Systems — REPLACE EXISTING SPLIT DUCT SYSTEM W/5 TON R104A, REMOTE VRF HEAT PUMP CONDENSING UNIT. UNIT TO BE INSTALLED ON ROOF RAILS . CONNECT NEW AIR HANDLER TO EXISTIN…. Issued 2024-12-24, expires 2025-12-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-10-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01077936-I1: General Construction — Interior renovation for Chase Bank. No change to use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2024-10-18, expires 2025-02-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-10-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01077936-S1: Plumbing — Modify the plumbing fixtures for Chase Bank.. Issued 2024-10-16, expires 2025-06-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00566656-I1: Sign — Erect illuminated accessory business sign on wall; copy reading Chase with Logo. Issued 2021-08-05, expires 2022-05-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00566660-I1: Sign — Erect illuminated accessory business sign on wall; copy reading Chase with Logo. Issued 2021-08-05, expires 2022-05-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-06-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123543969: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-06-05, expires 2020-02-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-04-29 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122379755: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-04-29, expires 2015-05-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-04-29 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122379755: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-04-29, expires 2015-05-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-05-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121993977: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-05-08, expires 2015-03-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-02-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121449398: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2013-02-05, expires 2013-04-11. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 40. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1017300040/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL PLACEMENT OF STICKERS OR DECALS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-09 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 16F): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-09-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 12K): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Wall. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-04-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1A): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – License Plate Obscured. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Mobile Food Vendor – Permit/License/Certificate. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 17. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1017300040/complaints

## 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 LENOX TERR ASSOC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1968-02-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1968-02-05). | 636b-3b5g |

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