238 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
BBL 1007720002 (Borough 1, Block 772, Lot 2) · BIN 1014102 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
238 8th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10011; tax lot BBL 1007720002) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S4: mixed-use: four-family home with one store or office), built around 1901, on a 1,337 sq ft lot zoned C1-6A. City tax records list the owner as J.B.E. CORPORATION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,834,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were eight 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.B.E. CORPORATION
- Building class
- S4 · Mixed-use: four-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1901 · 4 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,337 sq ft · C1-6A
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,834,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1007720002
- BIN
- 1014102
- 6Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “238 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011 (BBL 1007720002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/238-8th-avenue-1007720002. 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.B.E. CORPORATIONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S4 – Mixed-use: four-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1901Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1987.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 4 residential / 5 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,337 sq ft (19.69 ft × 68 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,350 sq ft (incl. 1,300 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C1-6AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.51 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 1007720002 (Borough 1, Block 772, Lot 2) · BIN 1014102BBL 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 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,834,000The 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
- $1,275,300The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $556,173Assessed 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 | $2,834,000 | $1,275,300 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $2,688,000 | $1,209,600 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $2,520,000 | $1,134,000 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-09-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Harlpern, Edgar A. Lwt; Schechter, Corrine M. | Schechter, Corrine M. | FT_1640004430364 |
| 1994-09-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Schechter, Corrine M. | J.B.E. Corporation | FT_1730004430373 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 6 open of 18
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 Entire · 2024-05-15 | M00963970-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-11-21 | $24,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-03-13 | 123208251 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-02-08 | $18,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2020-12-28 | M00014191-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2018-02-01 | $160 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-05-09 | 104101605 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2005-05-05 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2001-03-29 | 102290806 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-03-26 | $15,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1995-11-16 | 101096341 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1995-07-10 | $20,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-05-15 | M00963970-P4 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-04-30 | $24,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-04-02 | M00963970-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-03-21 | $4,500 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-04-02 | M00963970-P3 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-03-20 | $24,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-04-10 | M00998432-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-02-15 | $2,990 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-04-02 | M00963970-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-11-21 | $4,500 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2021-08-04 | 141004375 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2021-08-04 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-11-10 | 123206039 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-02-02 | $1,013,259 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2017-09-15 | 122941077 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-11-18 | $103,574 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2017-09-11 | 122941040 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-11-10 | $56,401 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-12-13 | 120047261 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2009-05-28 | $79,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2009-03-26 | 110333960 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2008-09-04 | $16,200 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-08-17 | 104185338 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-08-03 | $45,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-09-21 | M00998432-I1 DOB NOW | Sign ONE ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | Signed-off |
| 2023-12-13 | 2024-05-15 | M00963970-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR EXISTING STORE TO INSTALL NEW BARBER SHOP,ALL AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR MEANS OF EGRESS. | Signed-off |
| 2018-06-27 | 2019-05-27 | 123206039 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2018-06-27 | 2019-05-27 | 123206039 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2018-06-27 | 2019-05-27 | 123206039 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2018-03-23 | 2019-03-23 | 123206039 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-02-09 | 2018-05-27 | 123206039 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-02-09 | 2018-05-27 | 123206039 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-02-09 | 2018-05-27 | 123206039 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-02-02 | 2018-05-27 | M00014191-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence PROPOSE TO INSTALL TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE | Permit Issued |
| 2016-11-23 | 2017-05-27 | 122941077 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-11-17 | 2017-07-02 | 122947927 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 28 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2018-04-06 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT | V040618LBLVIO03109 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629103666 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010308LL629103578 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2007-01-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*011907LL629103666 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629103477 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629104046 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031894LL629108261 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1993-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031893LL629108261 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1988-11-14 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V*111488CC1AM01 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 106
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 | 2022-11-15 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | J B E CORPORATION | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0802475154 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2008-10-06 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | OPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION | JBE CORP-ATT: J SCHECHTER | $875 / $963 / $175 | 000505573Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-07-02 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | J B E CORPORATION | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049093377L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-04 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | J B E CORPORATION | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049006952K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-09-08 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | J B E CORPORATION | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048652807Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-12-02 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | J B E CORPORATION | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047639942Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-05-31 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENTS-DEBRIS,VEGETATION2ND | C O METRO MANA | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 0802286522 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2022-03-31 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O METRO MANA | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0802221943 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2021-04-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | J B E CORPORATION | $25 / $25 / $0 | 047125301X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-03-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | CHASE BANK | $100 / $100 / $0 | 045358577L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-02-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | CHASE BANK | $100 / $100 / $0 | 045943425J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-02-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | CHASE BANK | $100 / $100 / $0 | 046047409K |
Showing 12 of 106 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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
- 4309
- Last registered
- 2026-09-22
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitemanager | Bardhyl Vadahi | ||
| Headofficer | Joe Doren | New Hyde Park, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | J.B.E. CORPORATION | New York, Ny | |
| Agent | Joe Doren | METRO MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT, INC | New York, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-12-09 | 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. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | TLC | Taxi Report – Driver Report - Passenger | In Progress | — |
| 2026-08-02 | DHS | Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic | Closed | 2026-08-02 |
| 2026-06-26 | DCWP | Consumer Complaint – Restaurant | Closed | 2026-07-28 |
| 2026-05-01 | OTI | LinkNYC – WiFi/Internet Not Working/Slow | Closed | 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-04-29 | OTI | LinkNYC – WiFi/Internet Not Working/Slow | Closed | 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-04-27 | OTI | LinkNYC – WiFi/Internet Not Working/Slow | Closed | 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-04-25 | OTI | LinkNYC – WiFi/Internet Not Working/Slow | Closed | 2026-06-04 |
| 2026-03-27 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-03-27 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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