# 294 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1005210084 · Block 521 · Lot 84 · BIN 1008208  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/294-bowery-1005210084  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

294 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1005210084) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1910, on a 4,232 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as SHONGBEN LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $6,401,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, four active ECB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 17 311 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, “294 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1005210084)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/294-bowery-1005210084. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SHONGBEN LLC
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 4
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 4,232 sq ft · Building area: 15,272 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-1, LI
- 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 $6,401,000, assessed value $2,880,450, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-03-31 from SHONG REALTY, LLC to SHONGBEN LLC; SHONGPAUL LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-06-16 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-06-16 from SHONG CORP. to SHONG REALITY, LLC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-07-25 from 294 BOWERY, INC. to SHONG CORP., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120714646 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. NO STORAGE ON SIDEWALK … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-11-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102234404 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SCAFFOLD 20' HIGH & 25' LONG. NO CHANGE OF USE , EGRESS OR OCCUP ANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-07-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101904888 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK BRIDGE. ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-06-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101846950 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVE E.C.B VIOL#3465512K. AND REPAIR EXISTING BRICK FRONT WALL. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120714646: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2011-06-13, expires 2012-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-11-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102234404: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-11-13, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101904888: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-10-16, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101904888: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-10-16, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101846950: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-10-16, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-07-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101904888: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-07-16, expires 1998-08-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-07-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101904888: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-07-16, expires 1998-08-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-07-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101846950: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-07-09, expires 1998-08-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-07-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100446322: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1992-07-28, expires 1993-05-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-07-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100446322: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1992-07-28, expires 1993-05-24. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2012 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-05-11 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-04-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO OBTAIN OAC REGISTRATION NUMBER WHILE ENGACING IN THE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BUSINESS.ADVERTISING SEEN PROJECTED ON EXPOSURE 2 OF THE BUILDING/FADING HOUSTON STREET.QR EMBLEM. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-04-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY SIGN PROHIBITED IN C6-1 ZONE.ADVERTISING SIGN PROJECTED ON EXPOSURE 2 OF THE BUILDING FACING HOUSTON STREET.QR EMBLEM REPRESENTED ON BUILDING DIRECTS ATTENTION TO SIGN-UP PAGE FOR NA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-04-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY SIGN ON DISPLAY WITHOUT A PERMIT.ADVERTISING SIGN PROJECTED ON EXPOSURE 2 OF THE BUILDING FACING HOUSTON STREET.QR EMBLEM REPRESENTED ON BUILDING DIRECTS ATTENTION TP SIGN-UP PAGE FO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2004-09-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: 85B05/02X10/34D07 (85-B-05) FILE AND PERFORM 5 YEAR TEST (02-X-10) REPAIR ALARM SYSTEM. (34-D-07) PROPERLY SECURE WIRING UNDER CAR.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-25 | 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 |
| 2023-12-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,600. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-10 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-09 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-09 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-07 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 17. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005210084/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 SHONGBEN LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-03-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-03-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2021-03-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-03-31). | 636b-3b5g |

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