# 434 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1002320001 · Block 232 · Lot 1 · BIN 1003025  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/434-broadway-1002320001  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 38 Howard St

## Summary

434 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1002320001) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1896, on a 5,905 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as BELL SOUND NY LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated January 15, 2020 at $98,284,099 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $27,526,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 14 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, one active ECB violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were nine 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, “434 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1002320001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/434-broadway-1002320001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 14 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BELL SOUND NY LLC
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1896
- Floors: 9
- Units: 0 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 5,905 sq ft · Building area: 52,065 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $27,526,000, assessed value $12,386,700, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-07-01 from BELL SOUND USA LLC to BELL SOUND NY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2020-01-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-01-15 from 434 BROADWAY PROPERTY INVESTORS III, LLC to BELL SOUND USA LLC, stated price $98,284,098.75. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2013-11-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-11-07 from BROADWAY HOWARD OWNER LLC to 434 BROADWAY PROPERTY INVESTORS III, LLC, stated price $62,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-11-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-11-22 from 434 BROADWAY, LLC to BROADWAY HOWARD OWNER LLC, stated price $41,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-03-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-03-23 from VNB REALTY, INC. to 434 BROADWAY, LLC, stated price $37,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-03-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-03-11 from VALLEY NATIONAL BANK to VNB REALTY, INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-12-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-12-29 from VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, A NAT'L BANKING ASSOC. to VNB REALTY,INC. A NJCORPORATION, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-10-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-10-02 from ESHAGHIAN, ESHAGH; ESHAGHIAN, DAVID; ESHAGHIAN, EBRAHIM to MERCHANTS BK OF NEWYORK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-09-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-09-25 from EMANUEL PROPERTY INC to ESHAGHIAN, DAVID; ESHAGHIAN, IKE; ESHAGHIAN, EBRAHIM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-08-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-08-31 from EMANUEL PROPERTY INC to ESHAGHIAN, IKE; ESHAGHIAN, EBRAHIM; ESHAGHIAN, DAVID, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-11-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-11-09 from BROADWAY HOWARD CORP to EMANUEL PROPERTY INC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01394966-S4 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01394966-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01394966-S3 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01394966-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01394966-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-11-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00762284-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-03-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00479581-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-01-07 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00421365-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-11-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123535914 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPAIR OF EXISTING 1ST STORY FACADE BAND AS PER DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-06-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122033691 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATION OF EXISTING CELLAR WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW EGRESS STAIR. NEW FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE ACCESS STAIR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-06-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121920270 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF PARTITIONS AND CONVENIENCE STAIR AT 1ST & 2ND FLOORS. CHANGE OF USE AT 2ND FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-03-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140171392 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE FIXTURES AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-10-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120181463 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH PLANS INDICATING THE MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-09-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104232947 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Construct new interior non-bearing partitions and finishes, modify plumbing and install new AC in existing office space as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-08-24 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01394966-S1: Mechanical Systems — Herewith filing for modifications to existing mechanical systems on floors 007-009 as indicated on plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.. Issued 2026-08-24, expires 2027-08-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-08-04 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01394966-S4: Structural — INFILL OF EXISTING 9th FLOOR STAIR OPENING WITH STEEL FRAMING AND CONCRETE SLAB ON METAL DECK. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2026-08-04, expires 2027-08-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-27 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01394966-S2: Plumbing — Herewith filing for modifications to existing plumbing system and fixtures on floors 007-009 as indicated on plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.. Issued 2026-07-27, expires 2026-11-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-27 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01394966-I1: General Construction — THIS APPLICATION IS FILED HEREWITH FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 434 BROADWAY - 7TH, 8TH, & 9TH FLOORS - INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTIT…. Issued 2026-07-27, expires 2027-07-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-27 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01394966-S3: Sprinklers — Herewith filing for modifications to existing sprinkler system and fixtures on floors 7-9 as indicated on plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.. Issued 2026-07-27, expires 2026-11-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-04-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01153579-I1: Mechanical Systems — Herewith filing for modifications to existing mechanical systems on the 5th floor as indicated on plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.. Issued 2026-04-30, expires 2027-04-15. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 198. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1002320001/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE): FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 27-929.1 A.C. 27-929-1,FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL BY 7/1/19,IN AN OFFICE BUILDIN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $2,650. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-22 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-16 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Sewer Maintenance – Backup. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Air Quality – Dust from Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Clothing, Shoe, or Accessories Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Blocked - Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Stoop Line Stand. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Paper License Plates. | 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 BELL SOUND NY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-07-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2020-07-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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