446 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
BBL 1008860051 (Borough 1, Block 886, Lot 51) · BIN 1018325 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 446f 3 Ave
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
446 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10016; tax lot BBL 1008860051) is a public assembly or cultural building (building class P8: place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)), built around 1976, on a 4,938 sq ft lot zoned C1-9. City tax records list the owner as NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,991,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Building class
- P8 · Place of public assembly or cultural facility
- Year built · units
- 1976 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,938 sq ft · C1-9
- Market value (DOF)
- $4,991,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 1008860051
- BIN
- 1018325
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 4OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “446 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 (BBL 1008860051)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/446-3rd-avenue-1008860051. 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)
- NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARYThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Public facilities & institutionsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1976Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1999.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 4,938 sq ft (49.5 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 12,581 sq ft (incl. 12,581 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C1-9The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.55 built / 10.00 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 1008860051 (Borough 1, Block 886, Lot 51) · BIN 1018325BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; 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)
- $4,991,000The 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
- $2,245,950The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $2,245,950Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $4,991,000 | $2,245,950 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $4,875,000 | $2,193,750 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $4,768,000 | $2,145,600 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 3
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-02-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Balter, Harry J | Kimelman, Lynn; Kimelman, Theodore | FT_1180008455318 |
| 1969-02-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Balter, Harry J | Balter, Stanley; Balter, Jean | FT_1170008455317 |
| 1969-02-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Balter, Harry J | Balter, Gladys; Balter, Leslie | FT_1190008455319 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 4 open of 8
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-12-27 | 104267561 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2005-10-21 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-05-24 | 102173693 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-05-20 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2000-05-11 | 102228616 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1998-10-27 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2001-03-27 | 101694800 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1998-01-29 | $290,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2015-03-28 | 122336962 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2015-03-20 | $683,232 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2014-03-10 | 121173639 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-08-01 | $131,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2012-03-12 | 120983454 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2012-02-16 | $682,032 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1997-03-31 | 101494740 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-02-27 | $12,514 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 13
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-27 | 2006-08-21 | 104267561 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2005-10-28 | 2005-12-31 | 104267561 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-03-27 | 2002-03-27 | 101694800 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-05-11 | 2001-04-01 | 102228616 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1999-05-24 | 1999-12-31 | 102173693 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-03-19 | 2000-04-01 | 102228616 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1999-02-22 | 2000-01-21 | 101694800 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1999-02-22 | 2000-01-21 | 101694800 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1999-01-05 | 1999-04-01 | 102228616 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1998-12-16 | 1999-01-01 | 101694800 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-11-04 | 1998-12-31 | 102228616 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-10-19 | 1999-01-21 | 101694800 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 2 active of 16
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2019-02-27 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V022719E9028/648035 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2001-12-27 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V122701E9013/145720 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V*042523LBLVIO02699 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2014-01-02 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*010214E9027/499077 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2013-01-14 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*011413E9027/462484 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2009-09-09 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*090909E9444/310879 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2008-08-06 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*080608E9011/271484 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2007-12-11 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*121107E9444/228326 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2004-01-08 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*010804E9011/191376 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2001-01-30 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | 1P29820 | V*013001E9013/133161 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2000-02-09 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | 1P29820 | V*020900E9011/118063 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629102686 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629100823 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291173963 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629100933 |
Showing 15 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1995-12-06 | Non-Hazardous | 25M,37G,37L.25-REPLACE MISSING OPERATION COVER 37-PROPERLY FUSE CONTROLLER 37-REPLACE DAMAGED OVERLOAD. | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 38052546N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 4 unpaid of 14
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2022-03-23 | Doh Mental Health | ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER | TUNC | $25 / $0 / $25 | 0890739310 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2019-12-09 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | LUCKY TRUCK RENTAL | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000665499M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-06-21 | Doh Mental Health | FAILURE TO DISPLAY LICENSE OR PLATE | TUNC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 0890645838 |
| Unpaid balance HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2007-07-10 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB(A) | NYC PUBLIC LIBRAY | $560 / $560 / $168 | 000250876Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-06-21 | Doh Mental Health | ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER | TUNC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 0890643629 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-08-09 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITS | CONSOLIDATED EDISON | $3,600 / $1,200 / $0 | 0701590717 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-08-04 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITS | CONSOLIDATED EDISON | $1,230 / $1,200 / $0 | 0701581908 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2014-03-12 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | $5,000 / $6,251 / $0 | 012031611Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-08-29 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | $375 / $375 / $0 | 012026219N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-12-22 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILED TO SEAL EXPANSION JOINTS AS PER SUBSECTION | EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY | $250 / $250 / — | 0181849187 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-09-20 | Dept Of Transportation | FAILED TO SEAL EXPANSION JOINTS AS PER SUBSECTION | EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0180786605 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2011-05-19 | Dept Of Transportation | USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMIT | EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY | $1,530 / $1,500 / — | 0179491007 |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | CLOSE | BLDG | Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2021-12-30 | CLOSE | 4R | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 13
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | In Progress | — |
| 2026-05-29 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2026-06-05 |
| 2026-05-29 | TLC | Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | In Progress | — |
| 2026-05-20 | TLC | Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | In Progress | — |
| 2026-02-28 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-28 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Banging/Pounding | Closed | 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-28 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-28 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-02-28 |
| 2026-02-10 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-13 | TLC | For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | Closed | 2026-01-05 |
Showing 10 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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