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29 Pell Street, Tribeca-Civic Center, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1001620021 (Borough 1, Block 162, Lot 21) · BIN 1001696 · Last updated: · Tribeca-Civic Center · ZIP 10013

Also recorded in city data as: 31 Pell St · 29-31 Pell St

Summary · as of November 10, 2026

29 Pell Street (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1001620021) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1910, on a 836 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as 31 PELL ST CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,592,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request 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
31 PELL ST CORP
Building class
S9 · Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
Year built · units
1910 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
836 sq ft · C6-1
Market value (DOF)
$1,592,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
1001620021
BIN
1001696

Rescinded Vacate order — Per city records, DOB shows a vacate order (complaint 1328735, category 01, disposition Y2: Vacate order fully rescinded) that was rescinded on January 30, 2017. Confirm DOB vacate orders on DOB BIS; complaint data can lag. DOB BIS property profile · DOB complaints

Vacate order details

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “29 Pell Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1001620021)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/29-pell-street-1001620021. Source: NYC Open Data.

Vacate orders 0 active of 1

Orders to leave a building, in whole or in part, from DOB complaint dispositions and from HPD. Per city records, an order is active when the latest vacate served (full or partial, including a MARCH code that issues a vacate) has no later full rescind. A partial rescind is noted and does not clear the order. DOB complaint data can lag the DOB BIS property profile; confirm a DOB order there.

StatusAgencyTypeServedRescindedDetailRecord
RescindedDOB——2017-01-30Vacate order fully rescindedDOB BIS property profile · DOB complaints

Source: DOB Complaints Received (vacate dispositions) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12; HPD Order to Repair/Vacate Orders — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
31 PELL ST CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneousThe 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
1910Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1966.
Floors
4
Units
2 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
836 sq ft (38.33 ft × 29.5 ft)
Building floor area
3,344 sq ft (incl. 1,672 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C6-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
4.00 built / 3.44 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 1001620021 (Borough 1, Block 162, Lot 21) · BIN 1001696BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,592,000The 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
$716,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$535,926Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,592,000$716,4002A
2026Final$1,327,000$597,1502A
2025Final$1,106,000$497,7002A

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-12

Sales & deed history 4

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1988-04-15DEED$0 / not stated31 Pell St Associates31 Pell St CorpFT_1690000244269
1986-10-28DEED$0 / not statedSang Lee Realty Corp.Lee, Gerald H.; Lee, Douglas A.FT_1490000160749
1986-10-28DEED$0 / not statedLee, Gerald H.; Lee, Douglas A.31 Pell St Assoc.FT_1500000160750
1971-04-08DEED$0 / not statedLee, Andrew P; Young, Catherine; Lee, Henry; Boom, Rose King; Sze, Martha; Lo, EvaSang Lee Realty CorpFT_1460008486846

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12

DOB job filings 3 open of 6

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-04-22
M01389676-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-04-20$7,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-04-22
M01389673-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-04-20$5,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2006-09-21
104551995
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2006-09-21—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-02-21
123593539
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-12-11$5,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2019-05-06
123015245
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2017-02-07$24,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2004-07-16
103613635
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2003-11-07$11,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-11; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

Work permits 8

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2026-04-222026-07-21M01389673-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDI
Permit Issued
2026-04-222027-01-18M01389676-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRE
Permit Issued
2019-01-112019-10-08123593539
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2017-07-132018-04-03123015245
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2006-09-212006-12-31104551995
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2004-02-192005-02-18103613635
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2003-11-242004-11-01103613635
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2003-11-242004-11-01103613635
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB violations 0 active of 2

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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2012-07-06C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALV*070612CER01DF
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2012-07-06C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALV*070612CCER01DF

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0

Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2026-05-12CLASS - 2AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING NOT ILLUMINATED AT EXPOSURE 1 OF INACTIVE 4-STORY BUILDING, CONTRARY TO BC 3307.6.4.7. CONDITION CREATES UNSAFE HAZARD TO PEDESTRIANS AND PUBLIC DUE TO INA$2,400 / $2,400 / $039554001J
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2012-07-06CLASS - 3OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUPANCY.NOTED:C OF O #67377 ISSUED ON 7/22/1962 INDICATES 3RD STORY TO BE USED AS ONE(1)APT.CURRENT USE @ TIME OF INSPECTION IS AN OFFICE.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL$0 / $0 / $034985279R

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 6

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-09-14Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST31 PELL ST CORP$50 / $50 / $0046898952H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2026-05-12Dept. Of BuildingsPEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONSGERALD LEE 31 PELL ST CORP$2,400 / $2,400 / $0039554001J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO
2025-03-05Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancIDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFFWONG KWONG HOP INC$440 / $440 / $0001022050J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-07-10Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK31 PELL ST CORP$50 / $50 / $0047980234M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2018-10-24Fire Department Of NycCERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONHAROLD L LEE SON INC$600 / $600 / $0011646564P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2012-07-06Dept. Of BuildingsOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP AND BUILDING DEPT31 PELL ST CORP C/O GERALD LEE— / — / —034985279R

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

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
26755
Last registered
2026-08-31
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
AgentGerald LeeNew York, Ny
Corporateowner31 PELL STREET CORPNew York, Ny
ShareholderGerald LeeNew York, Ny
HeadofficerGerald LeeAllenhurst, Nj
SitemanagerGerald Lee

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 2

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2020-04-27
I2019-11-07§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2020-04-27
I2018-01-09§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

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 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-05-08DOBGeneral Construction/Plumbing – Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/NoneClosed2026-05-12

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12

Nearby properties

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

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