# 39 West 68th Street, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, NY 10023

BBL 1011210016 · Block 1121 · Lot 16 · BIN 1028452  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/39-west-68th-street-1011210016  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 395122 W 68 St

## Summary

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 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and 26 active DOB violations (13 BIS violations and 13 DOB NOW safety 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “39 West 68th Street, Manhattan, NY 10023 (BBL 1011210016)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/39-west-68th-street-1011210016. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Upper West Side-Lincoln Square: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/upper-west-side-lincoln-square

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/upper-west-side-lincoln-square/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/upper-west-side-lincoln-square/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/upper-west-side-lincoln-square/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/upper-west-side-lincoln-square/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/upper-west-side-lincoln-square/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Manhattan 10023: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10023

## Nearby properties

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

- 41 West 68th Street (18 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/41-west-68th-street-1011210015
- 43 West 68th Street (36 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/43-west-68th-street-1011210114
- 45 West 68th Street (55 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/45-west-68th-street-1011210014
- 25 West 68th Street (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/25-west-68th-street-1011210017
- 47 West 68th Street (78 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/47-west-68th-street-1011210013
- 49 West 68th Street (100 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/49-west-68th-street-1011210012
- 80 Central Park West (319 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/80-central-park-west-1011210029

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 13 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 13 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 3968 REALTY, LLC
- Building class: C5 – Converted dwelling or rooming house
- Year built: 1894
- Floors: 4
- Units: 7 residential / 7 total
- Lot area: 1,908 sq ft · Building area: 6,359 sq ft
- Zoning: R8B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,894,000, assessed value $1,752,300, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-11-20 from J. HENSON MARKHAM AS EXEC OF EST JULIA C. MARKHAM to 3968 REALTY, LLC, stated price $3,800,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-04 from MARKHAM, JULIA C to 39 W 68 ST CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-04 from 39 W 68 ST CORP to MARKHAM, JULIA C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-10-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-10-16 from 310 HOLDING CORP to MARKHAM, JULIA C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-12-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-12-20 from FREY MANAGEMENT CORP to 310 HOLDING 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102328571 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPAIR REAR FACADE TO MATCH EXISTING. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-11-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121461220: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-11-13, expires 2015-11-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-07-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121461220: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-07-25, expires 2014-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-07-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121461220: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2013-07-25, expires 2014-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121461220: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-06-04, expires 2014-06-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-05-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121461220: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2013-05-28, expires 2013-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-05-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121461220: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-05-28, expires 2013-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-12-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102328571: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-12-10, expires 2000-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-02-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1998-05-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-09-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-03-18 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-03-18 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 123109LBLVIO02097: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2008-01-03 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 010308LL629105973: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2006-01-06 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 010606LL629105899: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2004-02-13 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 021304LL629106802: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2003-03-19 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 031903LL629103203: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2002-03-26 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 032602LL629103342: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2001-02-27 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 022701LL629103340: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1999-03-16 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 031699LL629103365: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1998-05-04 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 050498LL629108829: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1997-09-16 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 091697LL6291176878: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1995-08-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 082995LL629112205: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1994-03-18 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 031894LL629116613: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1993-03-18 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 031893LL629116613: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 123109LBLVIO02097 | — |
| 2008-01-03 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010308LL629105973 | — |
| 2006-01-06 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010606LL629105899 | — |
| 2004-02-13 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 021304LL629106802 | — |
| 2003-03-19 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 031903LL629103203 | — |
| 2002-03-26 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 032602LL629103342 | — |
| 2001-02-27 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 022701LL629103340 | — |
| 1999-03-16 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 031699LL629103365 | — |
| 1998-05-04 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 050498LL629108829 | — |
| 1997-09-16 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 091697LL6291176878 | — |
| 1995-08-29 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 082995LL629112205 | — |
| 1994-03-18 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 031894LL629116613 | — |
| 1993-03-18 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 031893LL629116613 | — |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1011210016/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-16 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-14 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-11 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Alarms (NR3). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-28 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to EDC: Noise - Helicopter – Other. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-28 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to EDC: Noise - Helicopter – Other. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-25 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to EDC: Noise - Helicopter – Other. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 3968 REALTY, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-11-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-11-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-10-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (3968 REALTY, LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer John Brusco, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Zacarias Vazquez, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-01 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Zacarias Vazquez, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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