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40 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1002020030 (Borough 1, Block 202, Lot 30) · BIN 1002433 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

40 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1002020030) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1910, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned C6-1G. City tax records list the owner as ALISON REALTY LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated April 25, 2008 at $2,500,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,860,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
ALISON REALTY LLC
Building class
K4 · Store building
Year built · units
1910 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,000 sq ft · C6-1G
Market value (DOF)
$1,860,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$2,500,000 · 2008-04-25
BBL
1002020030
BIN
1002433

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “40 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1002020030)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/40-bowery-1002020030. 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)
ALISON REALTY LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The 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
3.5
Units
0 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,000 sq ft (16.67 ft × 120 ft)
Building floor area
3,666 sq ft (incl. 3,666 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C6-1GThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.83 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 1002020030 (Borough 1, Block 202, Lot 30) · BIN 1002433BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-01; 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)
$1,860,000The 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
$837,000The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$813,989Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,860,000$837,0004
2026Final$1,845,000$830,2504
2025Final$1,810,000$814,5004

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01

Sales & deed history 12

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
2023-05-11DEED$0 / not statedYee, Ken KwanAlison Realty Llc2023062100389001
2008-04-25DEED$2,500,00040 Bowery, Inc.Yee, Ken Kwan2008050900319001
1990-12-27DEED$0 / not statedOrient Land Dvlpmntcorp40 Bowery IncFT_1440000361544
1979-01-08DEED$0 / not statedWilson Joa CorpOrient Land DevelopementFT_1730008600673
1977-05-04DEED$0 / not statedJoa, Wilson; Wing, Ho Yu Aka; Joa, Lidia Ng DeWilson Joa CorpFT_1970008574497
1968-09-09DEED$0 / not statedFrankrose Enterprises,Wing, Ho Yu; Joa, Wilson Aka; Dejoa, Lydia NgFT_1850008448185
1968-09-09DEED$0 / not statedFrankrose EnterprisesJoa, Wilson; Wing, Ho Yu A/K/A; De Joa, Lidia NgFT_1900008447990
1968-08-29DEED$0 / not statedWing, Ho Yu A/K/A; De Joa, Lidia N; Joa, WilsonFrankrose EnterprisesFT_1480008694748
1968-08-14DEED$0 / not statedDe Joa, Lidia N; Joa, Wilson; Wing, H Y A/K/AFrankrose IncFT_1590008694259
1967-01-30DEED$0 / not statedSalstein, Sidney; Thaler, HarryJoa, Lidia N; Wing, Ho Yu A/K/A; Joa, WilsonFT_1000008676300
1966-07-28DEED$0 / not statedSaltway Realty CorpSalstein, Sidney; Thaler, HarryFT_1970008662397
1966-06-28DEED$0 / not statedSorrentine, Apollonea RSaltway Realty CorpFT_1310008660931

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01

DOB job filings 7 open of 16

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 ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2000-01-31
102831161
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2000-01-24$2,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1993-01-28
100564408
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1993-01-11$1,300
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1992-03-11
100342023
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1991-12-11$15,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1991-05-10
100254074
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)1991-05-07$38,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1991-05-15
100241212
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1991-04-16$1,500
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1991-08-13
100231973
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1991-04-05$25,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1991-05-07
100226122
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)1991-03-05$5,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-02-20
M00923384-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-09-06$30,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-02-08
M00879993-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-05-25$1,000
Not open
Approved · 2021-05-04
M00438712-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-04-29$20,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2021-05-14
M00438710-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-04-12$19,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2021-06-08
M00438712-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2020-12-22$20,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2021-04-08
M00441830-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2020-12-16$3,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2021-06-07
140990113
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2020-12-11$113,164
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2008-12-24
110197279
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2008-06-09$3,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2008-12-24
110168933
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2008-05-12$25,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 24

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
2023-09-072024-07-20M00923384-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
FILE APPLICATION TO REPAIR FRONT & SIDE EXTERIOR WALL AS PER PLAN. REMEDY TO CURE ECB VIOLATION: 39086669P & DOB VIOLATION: 042723CFEU10301BS. NO CHANGE IN USE,
Signed-off
2023-05-252024-03-12M00879993-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 2022 THE
Signed-off
2021-05-062021-06-03M00438710-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
APPLICATION FILED FOR MECHANICAL WORK TYPE FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF NEW MEDICAL OFFICE. NO CHANGE THE USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Signed-off
2021-02-042021-08-07M00438712-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
APPLICATION FILED FOR PLUMBING WORK TYPE FOR INTERIOR RENOATION OF NEW MEDICAL OFFICE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#140990113 & M00438710.
Signed-off
2020-12-232021-03-29140990113
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2020-12-182021-03-28M00441830-I1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
PROPOSED TEMPORARY WOOD FENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#140990113.
Signed-off
2008-07-082009-06-22110168933
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (renewal)
2008-07-082009-06-22110168933
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2008-07-082009-06-22110168933
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2008-06-232009-04-01110197279
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)
2008-05-192009-05-19110168933
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2008-05-142008-06-22110168933
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)

Showing 12 of 24 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; 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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2023-04-27C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALFTM.AREA OF SPALLING STUCCO OBSRVD@TOP OF WALL W/OUTWARD BULGE OF BRCK WALL@EXP2.VERTICAL CRCK/SEPARATION OF EXP2&EXP1(FRONT)WALL OBSRVD@2ND FL LVL TO ROOF@EXP 1/2 CRNR OF EXP2 WALL.DET BRCK MASNRY.1.NYS PE STRCTRL ENG TO IMMED EVAL ENT BLDG&DSGN RPAIRS,2.FILE FOR RPAIRS BY 5/19/23,3.OBTN PRMTS&STRT WRK BY 6/5/23V042723CFEU10301BS
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2023-05-19IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALAT FRONT EXPOSURE#1 ERECT SIDEWALK SHED APPROXIMATELY 17' WITH 5 FOOT EXTENSION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUILDING TO SAFEGUARD THE PUBLICV*051923IMEGNCY17637

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 5

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: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
1991-05-16Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT A VARIANCE. WORK NOTED: SHEETROCK WORK & INTERIOR ALTER-ATION IN PROGRESS AT 730PM THIS DATE UNDER PERMIT #100254083. E.W. REMEDY; STOP ALL WORK EXCEPT BETWEEN 7AM & 6PM MON-FRI UNLESS A VARIAN$0 / $0 / $034045859N
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2023-08-22CLASS - 1AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED SIDEWALK SHED INSTALLED ON EXPOSURE #1 WITH INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS AT UNDERSIDE THE SHED TO BRING ILLUMINATION FAILURE TO PROVIDE LIGHTING CREATES UNSAFE AND MUGGING CONDITION$625 / $625 / $039520819K
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1991-04-30Non-HazardousWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS APPLICATION#100231973 FOR REARRANGING FIXTURES WORK BEING DONE:TOTAL DEMOLITION OF 1ST FLOOR STORE AT GRAND FLOOR. REINFORCING FOUNDATION WALLS AT CELLAR NO 10F'S FOR STR$115 / $115 / $034052449X
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
1991-09-15Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT A VARIANCE. WORK NOTED:SHEETROCK WORK AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN PROGRESS @ 7:30 PM 5/16/91-COMPLIANT REC'D VID F.D. RADIO RE:STOP WORK ORDER. REMEDY:STOP ALL WORK EXCEPT BETWEEN 7AM&6PM MON-FRI U$0 / $0 / $034062980J
Resolved
Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2023-05-19CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT CORNER OF THE BUILDING EXPOSURE 2 FROM ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR TO THE$1,280 / $1,280 / $039086669P

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 43

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-12-17Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEBLAZE CANNABIS LLC$125 / $0 / $125049604620Y
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-12-17Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEBLAZE CANNABIS LLC$125 / $0 / $125049604621X
No balance due
APPEAL DECIS RENDERD · IN VIOLATION
2023-08-22Dept. Of BuildingsMISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSALISON REALTY LLC$625 / $625 / $0039520819K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO
2023-05-19Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERYEE KEN KWAN$1,280 / $1,280 / $0039086669P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · DISMISSED
2022-02-28Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETYEE KEN KWAN$0 / $80 / $-80047324109H
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2022-01-15Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETYEE KEN KWAN$0 / $0 / $0047324068K
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2021-08-02Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETYEE KEN KWAN$0 / $0 / $0047130709X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2021-03-22Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAYEE KEN KWAN$100 / $100 / $0046988754X
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2018-10-22Fire Department Of NycGENERAL MAINTENANCE88 LAN ZHOU HANDMADE NOODLE$0 / $0 / $0011663942H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-12-07Cooling Towers - DohmhCOMPL INSPEC NOT CONDUCT,DOC'D ONCE EVERY 90 DAYS WHEN TOWER IN USE1STYEE KEN KWAN$500 / $500 / $00881014420
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-12-07Cooling Towers - DohmhNO RECORDS OF ALL CHEMICALS AND BIOCIDES ADDED 1STYEE KEN KWAN$500 / $500 / $00881014458
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-12-07Cooling Towers - DohmhTWICE YEARLY OR OTHER REQUIRED CLEANING NOT CONDUCTED OR DOCUMENTED1STYEE KEN KWAN$500 / $500 / $00881014430

Showing 12 of 43 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD complaints 1

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2025-09-30CLOSESUBBASWater Leak – Heavy FlowHPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

311 requests (last 12 months) 2

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
2026-10-01DOBGeneral Construction/Plumbing – Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/NoneClosed2026-10-02
2026-03-12DOBBuilding/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To COClosed2026-04-06

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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