# 2820 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025

BBL 1018810001 · Block 1881 · Lot 1 · BIN 1056691  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2820-broadway-1018810001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 259 W 109 St; 255 W 109 St; 2820-2822 Broadway; 259 W 109street

## Summary

2820 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10025; tax lot BBL 1018810001) is a 12-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1925, on a 3,010 sq ft lot zoned R9A. City tax records list the owner as TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,833,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 16 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation, one open HPD violation and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 16 311 requests in the past 12 months and four 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, “2820 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025 (BBL 1018810001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2820-broadway-1018810001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 16 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 5
- Units: 12 residential / 14 total
- Lot area: 3,010 sq ft · Building area: 13,600 sq ft
- Zoning: R9A, C1-5, EC-3
- 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 $1,833,000, assessed value $824,850, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-06 from BLOCH, JACOB DECD; MILLER, STANFORD EX to PETCHERS, JESSE N, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-09-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-09-09 from PETCHERS, JESSE N to COLUMBIA UNIV NYC TR, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-10-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-10-17 from BLOCH, JACOB EX to PETCHERS, JESSE N, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-10-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-10-17 from PETCHERS, SOLOMON NEX to PETCHERS, JESSE N, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01299121-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-05-23 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01177543-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-11-03 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00762244-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2013-03-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 121551775 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION TO APT.#2E ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING, TRIM, AS REQUIRED. REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE TO LAYOUT | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-07-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121001003 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW GAS SERVICE, METER AND PIPING AND CONNECT TO EXISTING GAS/OIL BURNER INSTALLED UNDER APPLICATION NO. 103993591. CHANGE GRADE OF OIL FROM #4 TO #2. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-12-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103993591 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE ONE OIL BURNER ON EXISTING LP STEAM BOILER. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-01-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103070748 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MINOR CONSTRUCTION WITHIN APTS.: 2W,3E, 4W,4S,5W. NEW SHEETROCK WALLS AND CEILING; WOOD FLOORS AND DOORS. REPLACE DAMAGED KITCHEN CABINETS AND BATHROOM FIXTURES AND PROVIDE NEW. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGR… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-12-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103056933 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SHED BSA#351-74-SM 60' NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHED COMPLY WITH LL33/91 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 102592259 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Renovate existing store. Sheet rock perimeter walls, add new lavatory and ceiling to space. There shall be no change to occupancy, egress nor new C of O under this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-04-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102531789 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. LOCAL LAW 11 REPAIRS. REPAIR ROOF. PARAPET WALL REPAIRS. NOCHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-10-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102780929 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Minor repair & re-sheetrock of walls within existing apts. New bathroom fixtures & kitchen cabinets. No change to use, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-01-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101986987 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL SHED 136' DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUP ANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-04-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101743847 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PARTITIONS MODIFICATIONS AS SHOWN ON PLA NS. CREATTION OF CONVEINENT OPENING WITH ADJACENT BUILDING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-02-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101799608 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of Construction Fence (121 Linear feet) No change in use egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-10-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100332347 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (ANSUL SYSTEM). NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-12-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100153441 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECTING 48'LONG SHED ON BROADWAY & 86' LONG ON WEST 109TH ST DURING FAC ADE REPAIRS.NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-02-11 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01177543-I1: General Construction — EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIRS TO INCLUDE BOT NOT LIMITED TO BRICK REPLACEMENT, REPOINTING, CONCRETE PATCHING, LIMESTONE REPAIR & OTHER MISC EXTERIOR WORK AS PER PLAN…. Issued 2026-02-11, expires 2026-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-02-10 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01177543-I1: General Construction — EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIRS TO INCLUDE BOT NOT LIMITED TO BRICK REPLACEMENT, REPOINTING, CONCRETE PATCHING, LIMESTONE REPAIR & OTHER MISC EXTERIOR WORK AS PER PLAN…. Issued 2026-02-10, expires 2026-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-02-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00839738-S1: Supported Scaffold — installation of pipe scaffolding. no change in use, occupancy or egress. work shall comply with chapter 33 of nycc.. Issued 2026-02-09, expires 2026-10-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-01-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00839738-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYCC.. Issued 2026-01-22, expires 2026-10-14. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 87. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1018810001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: EXIT DOOR; FIRE ESCAPE EXITS OBSTRUCTED BY FLOWER POTS THAT ARE STAGED ON THE FIRE ESCAPE. NOTED LOCATION: EXPOSURE #1 AT 2ND & 5TH LEVELS. REMEDY: REMOVE OBSTRUCTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-04-29 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-01-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: OPERATING A MFVU IN ANY PUBLIC SPACE WITHOUT A LICENSE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-05 | 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 |
| 2022-01-20 | 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 |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4S): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5S): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-01-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-08-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage; Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing; Door/Window – Door. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Condition Attracting Rodents. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Condition Attracting Rodents. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Dead/Dying Tree – Planted More Than 2 Years Ago. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Unsanitary Pigeon Condition – Pigeon Waste. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Smoking or Vaping – Allowed in Smoke Free Area. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 20. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1018810001/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 TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1981-10-06 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1981-10-06). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Servicerep Hrmanservicectr. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Monica Kuth, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer David Greenberg, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Diego Rivera, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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