39 West 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
BBL 1011210016 (Borough 1, Block 1121, Lot 16) · BIN 1028452 · Last updated: · Upper West Side-Lincoln Square · ZIP 10023
Also recorded in city data as: 395122 W 68 St
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
39 West 68th Street (Manhattan, NY 10023; tax lot BBL 1011210016) is a 7-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C5: converted dwelling or rooming house), built around 1894, on a 1,908 sq ft lot zoned R8B. City tax records list the owner as 3968 REALTY, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 20, 2012 lists a price of $3,800,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,894,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and 13 active DOB violations. There were five 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
- 3968 REALTY, LLC
- Building class
- C5 · Converted dwelling or rooming house
- Year built · units
- 1894 · 7 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,908 sq ft · R8B
- Market value (DOF)
- $3,894,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $3,800,000 · 2012-11-20
- BBL
- 1011210016
- BIN
- 1028452
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 13Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “39 West 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 (BBL 1011210016)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/39-west-68th-street-1011210016. 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)
- 3968 REALTY, LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C5 – Converted dwelling or rooming houseThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1894Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 7 residential / 7 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,908 sq ft (19 ft × 100.42 ft)
- Building floor area
- 6,359 sq ft
- Zoning
- R8BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 3.33 built / 4.00 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).
- Historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
- Identifiers
- BBL 1011210016 (Borough 1, Block 1121, Lot 16) · BIN 1028452BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $3,894,000The 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
- $1,752,300The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $886,726Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $3,894,000 | $1,752,300 | 2B |
| 2026 | Final | $3,245,000 | $1,460,250 | 2B |
| 2025 | Final | $2,704,000 | $1,216,800 | 2B |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-20 | DEED | $3,800,000 | J. Henson Markham As Exec Of Est Julia C. Markham | 3968 Realty, Llc | 2012112601403001 |
| 1969-02-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Markham, Julia C | 39 W 68 St Corp | FT_1310008454431 |
| 1969-02-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 39 W 68 St Corp | Markham, Julia C | FT_1340008454434 |
| 1967-10-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 310 Holding Corp | Markham, Julia C | FT_1100008680810 |
| 1966-12-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Frey Management Corp | 310 Holding Corp | FT_1330008668333 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 1 open of 2
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 - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-12-10 | 102328571 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-11-24 | $5,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2015-06-09 | 121461220 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2013-02-05 | $116,500 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-11-13 | 2015-11-13 | 121461220 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-07-25 | 2014-07-01 | 121461220 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-07-25 | 2014-07-01 | 121461220 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-06-04 | 2014-06-04 | 121461220 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-05-28 | 2013-07-01 | 121461220 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-05-28 | 2013-07-01 | 121461220 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-12-10 | 2000-06-29 | 102328571 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 13 active of 14
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 | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V123109LBLVIO02097 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V010308LL629105973 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V010606LL629105899 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V021304LL629106802 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031903LL629103203 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V032602LL629103342 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V022701LL629103340 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031699LL629103365 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V050498LL629108829 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V091697LL6291176878 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V082995LL629112205 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1994-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031894LL629116613 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-03-18 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031893LL629116613 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-03-24 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V*032400LANDMK00-0521 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 26
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing pending ASSIGNED | 2026-10-09 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 046877165X |
| Hearing pending ASSIGNED | 2026-09-16 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080045298K |
| Hearing pending ASSIGNED | 2026-09-14 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080045284J |
| Hearing pending ASSIGNED | 2026-09-11 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080045260P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2025-07-16 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049200532N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2024-12-02 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048667518J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-02-01 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | 3968 REALTY LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 048217646X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2023-12-19 | 3968 RLTY LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014096901M | ||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2023-08-23 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | 3968 RLTY LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014077942P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2022-08-22 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | 3968 REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047396532H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2020-06-19 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | 3968 REALTY LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0210960705 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2019-08-06 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST | RMC ROCHESTER MIDLAND CORPORAT | $1,000 / $600 / $0 | 000672967J |
Showing 12 of 26 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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
- 34565
- Last registered
- 2026-10-01
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporateowner | 3968 REALTY, LLC | New York, Ny | |
| Headofficer | John Brusco | New York, Ny | |
| Agent | Zacarias Vazquez | New York, Ny | |
| Officer | Zacarias Vazquez | New York, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 12
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 · 2024-12-30 | I | 2024-11-22 | §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 · 2016-08-12 | B | 2016-05-18 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CLGS 9 STY NORTH APT 903 ENTIRE APT. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-08-12 | B | 2016-05-18 | D26-19.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 1 STY VESTIBULE. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-08-12 | B | 2016-05-18 | § 27-2050 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT SEALED, CHAINED PADD LOCKED IN OPEN POSITION AT OPEN SPACE, CELLAR | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-08-12 | B | 2016-05-18 | 903 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANEL OVER REAR WINDOW 9 STY NORTH APT 903 REAR ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 903 |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-08-12 | A | 2016-05-18 | D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CLGS & WOODWORK 9 STY NORTH APT 903 ENTIRE APT. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-08-12 | B | 2016-05-18 | 903 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DAMPNESS PENETRATING WALLS & CLGS 9 STY NORTH APT 903 REAR ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 903 |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-08-12 | A | 2016-05-18 | D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGULATIONS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2014-09-03 | B | 2014-05-12 | 2A | § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2014-09-03 | B | 2014-05-12 | 2A | § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2014-05-09 | C | 2014-03-05 | 2A | § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2014-05-27 | C | 2014-03-05 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM , THE DOOR IS LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-10-07 |
| 2026-01-11 | DEP | Noise – Noise: Alarms (NR3) | Closed | 2026-01-29 |
| 2025-12-28 | EDC | Noise - Helicopter – Other | In Progress | — |
| 2025-12-28 | EDC | Noise - Helicopter – Other | In Progress | — |
| 2025-12-25 | EDC | Noise - Helicopter – Other | In Progress | — |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
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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