# 280 8th Avenue, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Manhattan, NY 10001

BBL 1007740001 · Block 774 · Lot 1 · BIN 1091896, 1014167  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/280-8th-avenue-1007740001  
Last updated: 2026-11-09 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

Also recorded as: 261 W 24 St; 282 8 Ave; 284 8 Ave; 259-273 W 24 St; 284r 8 Ave

## Summary

280 8th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10001; tax lot BBL 1007740001) is a 104-unit elevator apartment building (building class D3: elevator apartments, fireproof, no stores), built around 1963, on a 8,986 sq ft lot zoned C6-2A. City tax records list the owner as RA 280 DEVELOPMENT, LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $24,724,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 27 311 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, “280 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001 (BBL 1007740001)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/280-8th-avenue-1007740001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-south-flatiron-union-square

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-south-flatiron-union-square/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-south-flatiron-union-square/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-south-flatiron-union-square/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-south-flatiron-union-square/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-south-flatiron-union-square/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Manhattan 10001: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10001

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 286 8th Avenue (50 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/286-8th-avenue-1007740004
- 288 8th Avenue (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/288-8th-avenue-1007740086
- 290 8th Avenue (99 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/290-8th-avenue-1007740085
- 292 8th Avenue (126 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/292-8th-avenue-1007740084
- 294 8th Avenue (152 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/294-8th-avenue-1007740083
- 278 8th Avenue (195 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/278-8th-avenue-1007737504
- 253 West 24th Street (109 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/253-west-24th-street-1007740008
- 247 West 24th Street (171 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/247-west-24th-street-1007740012

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 1 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: RA 280 DEVELOPMENT, LLC
- Building class: D3 – Elevator apartments, fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1963
- Floors: 12
- Units: 104 residential / 106 total
- Lot area: 8,986 sq ft · Building area: 88,052 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-2A, R8A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $24,724,000, assessed value $11,125,800, 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-06-14 from CATS 280 EIGHTH AVENUE, LLC to RA 280 DEVELOPMENT, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-10-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-10-06 from CATSIMATIDIS, JOHN to CATS 280 EIGHTH AVENUE, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-01-20 from 280 EIGHTH AVE.CO to CATSIMATIDIS, JOHN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00696323-I1 (New Building): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 1995-12-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101172339 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NON-ILLUMINATED STOREFRONT BUSINESS AWNING. LETTERS NOT TO EXCEED 12" IN HEIGHT. TOTAL WORDING NOT TO EXCEED 12 SQ. FT. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-10-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101148900 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVAL OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, SUSPENDED CEILINGS & BANK VAULT. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-08-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101110316 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. SUBSEQUENT APPLICANT FOR RESPONSIBILITY OF STRUCTURE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-01-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100167962 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT FOR EXISTING AIR CONDITION UNIT. UNIT WAS FILED BEFORE 1/1/89. APPLICATION WAS FILED TO REMOVE VIOLATION #10009507. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-08-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100090349 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MINOR DEMO AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PARTITIONS; CEILING 1ST FLOOR NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-04-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00702708-I1: Foundation — PROVIDE TEST CAISSON ON SITE AS PER PLANS FILED, APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING APPLICATION M00696323. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRE…. Issued 2026-04-21, expires 2026-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08026430-I1: Standpipe — INSTALL SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS AS PER PLANS FILED IN PROPSED NEW BUILDING. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB FILED UNDER M00696323. NO CHANGE I…. Issued 2025-07-17, expires 2026-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08026430-I1: Sprinklers — INSTALL SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS AS PER PLANS FILED IN PROPSED NEW BUILDING. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB FILED UNDER M00696323. NO CHANGE I…. Issued 2025-07-17, expires 2026-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08026430-I1: Standpipe — INSTALL SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS AS PER PLANS FILED IN PROPSED NEW BUILDING. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB FILED UNDER M00696323. NO CHANGE I…. Issued 2025-07-15, expires 2026-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08026430-I1: Sprinklers — INSTALL SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS AS PER PLANS FILED IN PROPSED NEW BUILDING. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB FILED UNDER M00696323. NO CHANGE I…. Issued 2025-07-15, expires 2026-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-04-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00696323-S5: Plumbing — PROVIDE PLUMBING AND SANITARY FACILITIES FOR PROPOSED BUILDING AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2025-04-30, expires 2026-04-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-03-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 141027145: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2025-03-12, expires 2025-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-03-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00696323-S7: Standpipe — PROVIDE TEMPORARY STANDPIPE SYSTEM WITH AIR PRESSURIZED ALARM AS PER PLANS FILED. N OCHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2025-03-10, expires 2026-03-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00968200-S3: Protection and Mechanical Methods — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSRUCTION BARRIERS AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-02-28, expires 2026-02-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00968200-S1: Protection and Mechanical Methods — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY ROOF PROTECTION AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-02-26, expires 2026-02-26. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00968200-I1: Construction Fence — PLYWOOD FENCE TO BE INSTALLED AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-02-26, expires 2026-02-26. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00968200-S2: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-02-26, expires 2026-02-26. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01168557-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. THE PLYWOOD FENCE ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE COLUMNS.. Issued 2025-01-29, expires 2026-01-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00696323-S3: Structural — PROVIDE STRUCTURAL FRAMING FOR PROPOSED NEW BUILDING AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2024-12-20, expires 2025-12-20. | rbx6-tga4 |

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## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-23 | open (VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-26 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $455. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-16 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-06-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-01 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-17 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 10K): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6K): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-11-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Animal-Abuse – Neglected. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-11-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Real Time Enforcement – Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-11-04 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOB: Elevator – Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Animal-Abuse – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Trash or Recycling Not Secure. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Real Time Enforcement – Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## 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 RA 280 DEVELOPMENT, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-06-14 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-06-14). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Frank Lynch. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Charles Mayne, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer John Catsimatidis, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder John Catsimatidis, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (RA 280 DEVELOPMENT, LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Charles Mayne (RED APPLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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