# 44 Union Square, Manhattan, NY 10003

BBL 1008720078 · Block 872 · Lot 78 · BIN 1017839  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/44-union-square-1008720078  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 44 Union Sq E; 100 E 17 St; 48 Union Sq E; 100537 E 17 St; 44 Union Sq Ea

## Summary

44 Union Square (Manhattan, NY 10003; tax lot BBL 1008720078) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1929, on a 11,975 sq ft lot zoned C6-4. City tax records list the owner as READING TAMMANY OWNER LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $34,906,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 13 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 12 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 25 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “44 Union Square, Manhattan, NY 10003 (BBL 1008720078)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/44-union-square-1008720078. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 13 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 12 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: READING TAMMANY OWNER LLC
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1929
- Floors: 6
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 11,975 sq ft · Building area: 70,201 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-4, R8B, US
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $34,906,000, assessed value $15,707,700, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-12-12 from LIBERTY THEATERS, LLC to READING TAMMANY MEZZ LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-12-12 from READING TAMMANY MEZZ LLC to READING TAMMANY OWNER LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-04-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-04-08 from US DEVELOPMENT, LLC to LIBERTY THEATERS, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-11-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-11-09 from LIBERTY THEATERS, INC. to US DEVELOPMENT, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-11-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-11-09 from US  DEVELOPMENT, LLC to LIBERTY THEATERS, INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-11-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-11-08 from LIBERTY THEATRES, INC. to LIBERTY THEATERS, INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-02-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-02-14 from LOCAL 91 REALTY CORPORATION to LIBERTY THEATRES, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-04-07 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00340342-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-01-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00299462-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-01-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140883863 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING OCCUPANCY PROTECTION PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 1 121193047 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-12-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122978484 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF PRESSURIZED ALARM SYSTEM CUT CAP REMOVAL OF ENTIRE STANDPIPE SYSTEM | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-09-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140553363 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED IN ROADWAY AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-08-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140537462 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF CONSTRUCTION FENCE AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-06-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140509894 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-10-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140417902 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. BUILDERS PAVING PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 1 # 121193047 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-04-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121193047 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED FOR THE ENLARGEMENT + RENOVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HERE WITH. OBTAIN NEW C OF O | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-11-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103315048 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of two (2) ten (10) ton replacement air handlers. Model UAWD100CAS, MEA 354-92E Vol. II in ceiling. No change in use, occupancy or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-02-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101487455 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-03-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101260136 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL WALK IN BOX, OPEN CASE COLD TABB LE, STORE FRONT WITH METAL GATE REPLACE SUSP. CLG. TILE RELOCATE A/C. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-03-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100385548 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A AWNING READING:DAVID'S DELI & COFFEE SHOP. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-11-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07994104-I1: Plumbing — PETCO-- PLUMBING MODIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS FOR RETAIL BUILD-OUT.. Issued 2022-11-29, expires 2023-11-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07994117-I1: Sprinklers — PETCO-- SPRINKLER MODIFICATIONS FOR RETAIL BUILD-OUT.. Issued 2022-11-25, expires 2023-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-01 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07994077-I1: General Construction — PETCO-- GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INCLUSIVE OF PARTITIONS INSTALLATIONS/MODIFICATIONS FOR RETAIL BUILD-OUT.. Issued 2022-11-01, expires 2023-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-10-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07994137-I1: Structural — PETCO-- STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATIONS FOR NEW ACCESS STAIRS FOR RETAIL SPACE AS PER PLANS FILED.. Issued 2022-10-27, expires 2023-10-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-10-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M07994088-I1: Mechanical Systems — PETCO-- MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS FOR RETAIL BUILD-OUT including range hood cooking exhaust system.. Issued 2022-10-25, expires 2023-10-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00797159-I1: Sign — ERECT AN ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2022-09-12, expires 2023-09-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-09-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00797168-I1: Sign — ERECT AN ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2022-09-12, expires 2023-09-12. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 117. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008720078/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Veterinary-Dohmh: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS. Unpaid balance $250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Veterinary-Dohmh: SELF-INSPECTION REPORTS NOT MAINTAINED OR PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT. Unpaid balance $230. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-23 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH COMMISSARY OR APPROVED FACILITY. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-15 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-09-06 | 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 |
| 2024-09-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-01 | 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 |
| 2026-09-21 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-23 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: VENTILATION MECHANICAL OR NATURAL NOT PROVIDED OR INADEQUATE. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-22 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-16 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Pet Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-17 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-12 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Sanitation Worker or Vehicle Complaint – Spilled Garbage. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DOHMH: Pet Sale – Inadequate Care. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Pet Sale – Inadequate Care. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-01 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-13 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-14 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 26. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008720078/complaints

## 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 READING TAMMANY OWNER LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |

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