31 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
BBL 1004940036 (Borough 1, Block 494, Lot 36) · BIN 1007505 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
31 Spring Street (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004940036) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1910, on a 1,067 sq ft lot zoned C6-2. City tax records list the owner as LAU'S II LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,818,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and one active DOB violation. There were four 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.)
- Owner of record
- LAU'S II LLC
- Building class
- S3 · Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,067 sq ft · C6-2
- Market value (DOF)
- $4,818,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1004940036
- BIN
- 1007505
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “31 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004940036)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/31-spring-street-1004940036. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- LAU'S II LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or officeThe 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.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 3 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,067 sq ft (18.42 ft × 56 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,194 sq ft (incl. 1,049 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C6-2, LIThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 3.93 built / 6.02 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 1004940036 (Borough 1, Block 494, Lot 36) · BIN 1007505BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $4,818,000The 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
- $2,168,100The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $387,816Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $4,818,000 | $2,168,100 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $4,570,000 | $2,056,500 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $4,284,000 | $1,927,800 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 9
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau'S Ii Family Limited Partnership | Lau'S Ii Llc | 2016123000171001 |
| 1997-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Dora; Lau, Lena Moy | Lau'S Ii Family Limited Partnership | FT_1380005952338 |
| 1997-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy | Lau, Dora; Lau, Lena Moy; Lau, Yuk Nam | FT_1460005952346 |
| 1997-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy; Lau, Dora | Lau'S Ii Family Limited Partnership | FT_1690007766369 |
| 1992-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mott-Spring Etc | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy | FT_1420000392642 |
| 1992-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lau, Lena Moy; Lau, Yuk | Mott-Spring Etc | FT_1410000392641 |
| 1989-10-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nevelson, Mike Exctrest; Nevelson, Louise - Lwt | Lau, Yuk Nam; Lau, Lena Moy | FT_1180000321918 |
| 1972-03-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Iron Crystal Films,Inc | Nevelson, Louise | FT_1570008501657 |
| 1972-02-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Citrano, Ida; Citrano, Frank J | Iron Crystal Films,Inc | FT_1910008500891 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 1 open of 13
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1995-04-14 | 100897932 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1994-09-19 | $5,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-03-08 | M00853309-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-03-07 | $120,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2023-11-08 | M00856950-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-11-06 | $39,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2023-10-18 | M00856950-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-10-17 | $39,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-07-15 | M00856950-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-04-24 | $39,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-07-15 | M00853309-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-04-10 | $120,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-11-30 | M00784889-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-08-01 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-11-25 | M00763537-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-07-14 | $64,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-09-29 | 120343547 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-05-10 | $40,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-01-31 | 104412967 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-04-25 | $10,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2001-11-01 | 102980945 BIS | SI | 2001-08-14 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1999-06-21 | 102165899 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-05-25 | $8,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1996-03-08 | 100420091 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1992-06-02 | $10,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 15
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-04 | 2024-05-04 | M00856950-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing FILE PLUMBING WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB #M00853309 | Signed-off |
| 2023-04-17 | 2024-04-17 | M00853309-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems interior renovation on basement and 1st fl thru 3rd fl for Exist. Store on basement and one apartment each on 1st fl thru 3rd fl. Install new dunnage on roof fo | Signed-off |
| 2023-04-17 | 2024-04-17 | M00853309-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction interior renovation on basement and 1st fl thru 3rd fl for Exist. Store on basement and one apartment each on 1st fl thru 3rd fl. Install new dunnage on roof fo | Signed-off |
| 2023-04-17 | 2024-04-17 | M00853309-I1 DOB NOW | Structural interior renovation on basement and 1st fl thru 3rd fl for Exist. Store on basement and one apartment each on 1st fl thru 3rd fl. Install new dunnage on roof fo | Signed-off |
| 2022-11-21 | 2023-05-02 | M00763537-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Repair cracks and replace damaged brick, replace windows, sill stones, and steel lintels. Apply waterproofing and stucco finish. No change in use, egress and oc | Signed-off |
| 2022-08-01 | 2023-02-06 | M00784889-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC B | Signed-off |
| 2010-05-17 | 2011-05-17 | 120343547 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-05-12 | 2011-04-01 | 120343547 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2006-04-26 | 2007-04-01 | 104412967 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-06-07 | 2000-06-06 | 102165899 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-06-07 | 2000-05-15 | 102165899 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-06-07 | 1999-12-31 | 102165899 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2025-11-14 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V111425LBLVIO02157 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-12-13 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT | V*121311LBLVIO00691 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 8
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2019-06-07 | Fire Department Of Nyc | STORAGE, ACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND WASTE | WESTERLIND | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011692779J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-01-24 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | LAV'S II LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0206392872 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2017-03-30 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PERMITS | WESTERLIND | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011574355Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2013-10-31 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | LAU'S II FAMILY LIMITED PARTNE | $100 / $100 / — | 043375547M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-08-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER/MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER(1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS) | LAU'S II FAMILY LIMITED PARTNE | $25 / $25 / — | 040207757Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-02-24 | Sanitation Others | MAINTAINING RECEPTACLES | LAY'S II FAMILY C P C O YUK | $100 / $200 / $-100 | 0178145101 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-10-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | NANCY KOLTES AT HOME | $100 / $100 / — | 040151251L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-04-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LITTERING | GARAY | $130 / $130 / — | 040211074L |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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
- 27749
- Last registered
- 2026-08-29
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Gordon Lau | Lau Management LLC | New York, Ny |
| Headofficer | Dora Lau | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Dora Lau | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Gordon Lau | ||
| Corporateowner | LAU'S II LLC | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-28 | I | 2022-11-02 | §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 · 2017-01-10 | I | 2016-10-26 | §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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 4
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | DEP | Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1) | Closed | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-06-18 | DEP | Water System – Hydrant Running (WC3) | Closed | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-06-18 | DEP | Water System – Hydrant Running Full (WA4) | Closed | 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-17 | NYPD | Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Music | Closed | 2026-05-17 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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