# 442 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1002320004 · Block 232 · Lot 4 · BIN 1003027  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/442-broadway-1002320004  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 442 Bway; 36 Howard St

## Summary

442 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1002320004) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1876, on a 5,926 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as CYNTHIA LAM. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,522,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, nine active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. 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, “442 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1002320004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/442-broadway-1002320004. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 9 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CYNTHIA LAM
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1876
- Floors: 4
- Units: 0 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 5,926 sq ft · Building area: 24,020 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,522,000, assessed value $2,034,900, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-09-30 from LIN, SHUN YUNG CHU to LAM, CYNTHIA; LAM, FRANK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-09-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-09-30 from LAM, CYNTHIA; YEUNG, PAI KWONG to LAM, CYNTHIA; LAM, FRANK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-05-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-05-10 from YEUNG, PAI KWONG; CHAN, LIN AH; LAM, CYNTHIA to LAM, CYNTHIA; YEUNG, PAI KWONG; LIN, SHUN YUNG CHU, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-12-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-12-15 from CNL & Y RLTY CORP to CHAN, LIN AH; YEUNG, PAI KWONG; LAM, CYNTHIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-04-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-04-22 from 442 B CORP to CNL&Y REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-05-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-05-25 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE  NY to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2120 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103691989 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING AWNING READING- GREASE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-11-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100511108 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL (2)GAS FIRED PACKAGE BOILERS,NEW GAS METER & PIPING CONNECT TO EXISTING GAS SERVICE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-08-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123549446: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-08-06, expires 2019-01-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-07-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00048469-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2018-07-12, expires 2018-11-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-02-27 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 122358279: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2017-02-27, expires 2018-02-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-02-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122358279: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2016-02-05, expires 2017-02-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-03-01 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 103352186: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2005-03-01, expires 2006-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-05-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103691989: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-05-28, expires 2005-02-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-08-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103352186: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-08-06, expires 2004-08-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103352186: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-07-21, expires 2004-05-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103352186: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2003-07-21, expires 2003-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103352186: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2003-07-21, expires 2003-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-02-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100578750: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1993-02-16, expires 1994-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-02-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100578750: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1993-02-16, expires 1994-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-02-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100578750: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1993-02-16, expires 1994-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-12-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100511108: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1992-12-02, expires 1993-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-12-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100511108: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1992-12-02, expires 1993-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-12-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100511108: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1992-12-02, expires 1993-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-12-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100511108: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1992-12-02, expires 1993-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-01-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2015 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2014 CAT 1 INSP/TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-10-21 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-07 | 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 |
| 2026-09-03 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: HOIST MOTOR INOPERATIVE REPAIR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1991-01-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OF COMPLIANCE WIHT LL 16/84 CERTIFYING TO THE INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS REMEDY FILE REPORT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-13 | 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 |
| 2022-12-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-03 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Elevator – Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | 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 CYNTHIA LAM. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1996-09-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1996-09-30). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1996-09-30 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1996-09-30). | 636b-3b5g |

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