# 259 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002

BBL 1004277501 · Block 427 · Lot 7501 · BIN 1078064  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/259-bowery-1004277501  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

259 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10002; tax lot BBL 1004277501) is a 5-unit condominium (building class RM: condominium (subtype RM)), built around 1910, on a 2,493 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as 259 BOWERY LLC THE BEN BUILDING CONDOMINIUM. 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 were two 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, “259 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10002 (BBL 1004277501)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/259-bowery-1004277501. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 259 BOWERY LLC THE BEN BUILDING CONDOMINIUM
- Building class: RM – Condominium (subtype RM)
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 6
- Units: 5 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,493 sq ft · Building area: 11,644 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $0, assessed value $0, tax class 2
- 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01308889-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01308889-I1: Structural — NEW CONCRETE, STEEL, AND FOOTINGS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SIDEWALK & VAULT RECONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-04-03, expires 2026-11-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-04-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01308889-I1: General Construction — NEW CONCRETE, STEEL, AND FOOTINGS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SIDEWALK & VAULT RECONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-04-03, expires 2026-11-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-04-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01308889-I1: Foundation — NEW CONCRETE, STEEL, AND FOOTINGS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE SIDEWALK & VAULT RECONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-04-03, expires 2026-11-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00805486-S1: Plumbing — Herewith filing subsequent filing for plumbing and sprinkler. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2025-02-26, expires 2025-11-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00805486-S1: Sprinklers — Herewith filing subsequent filing for plumbing and sprinkler. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2025-02-26, expires 2025-11-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00871738-I1: General Construction — Renovation of existing duplex residential unit on the sixth floor. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2025-01-10, expires 2025-06-23. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00871738-S1: Structural — STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OF EXISTING WESTERN ROOF DORMER OVER 6TH FLOOR APARTMENT. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2025-01-10, expires 2025-06-23. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-06-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00891441-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occ…. Issued 2024-06-18, expires 2025-03-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-06-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00891423-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or oc…. Issued 2024-06-18, expires 2025-03-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00805486-S1: Sprinklers — Herewith filing subsequent filing for plumbing and sprinkler. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2024-02-21, expires 2025-02-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00805486-S1: Plumbing — Herewith filing subsequent filing for plumbing and sprinkler. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2024-02-21, expires 2025-02-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00871738-I1: General Construction — Renovation of existing duplex residential unit on the sixth floor. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2024-01-19, expires 2024-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00871738-S1: Structural — STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OF EXISTING WESTERN ROOF DORMER OVER 6TH FLOOR APARTMENT. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2024-01-09, expires 2024-04-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-07-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00871738-S1: Structural — STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OF EXISTING WESTERN ROOF DORMER OVER 6TH FLOOR APARTMENT. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2023-07-24, expires 2024-01-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-07-14 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00871738-I1: General Construction — Renovation of existing duplex residential unit on the sixth floor. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2023-07-14, expires 2024-01-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-06-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00891441-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of a temporarily supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occ…. Issued 2023-06-20, expires 2024-06-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-06-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00891423-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of a temporarily heavy-duty sidewalk per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2022 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or oc…. Issued 2023-06-20, expires 2024-06-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00805486-S1: Sprinklers — Herewith filing subsequent filing for plumbing and sprinkler. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2023-03-17, expires 2024-03-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00805486-S1: Plumbing — Herewith filing subsequent filing for plumbing and sprinkler. No change to use, occupancy or egress.. Issued 2023-03-17, expires 2024-03-17. | rbx6-tga4 |

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## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-18 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE YARD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-01-31 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2005-10-26 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2005-10-24 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2005-10-24 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT OR NEAR MAIL BOXES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-13 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,400. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | 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 259 BOWERY LLC THE BEN BUILDING CONDOMINIUM. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (BEN BUILDING CONDOMINIUM), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Max Brodsky (BUILDING EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Max Brodsky, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Reginald Worley. | feu5-w2e2 |

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