# 446 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

BBL 1008860051 · Block 886 · Lot 51 · BIN 1018325  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/446-3rd-avenue-1008860051  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 446f 3 Ave

## Summary

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.)

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.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Building class: P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)
- Year built: 1976
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 4,938 sq ft · Building area: 12,581 sq ft
- Zoning: C1-9
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,991,000, assessed value $2,245,950, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-02-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-25 from BALTER, HARRY J to KIMELMAN, LYNN; KIMELMAN, THEODORE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-25 from BALTER, HARRY J to BALTER, STANLEY; BALTER, JEAN, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-25 from BALTER, HARRY J to BALTER, GLADYS; BALTER, LESLIE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104267561 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF 150' SIDEWALK SHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACADE INSPECTION. THE SIDEWALK SHED WILL COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND PPN 9/99. THE SIDEWALK WILL BE FO R THE LIGHT WEIGHT USAGE WITH NO STORAGEOF MA… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-05-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102173693 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 20' DURING BUILDING ADDITION. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-10-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102228616 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT 40FT. OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR PROTECTION DURING RESTORATIO N. OF LIBRARY UNDER APPLICATION 10169480 0 SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91 NO CH NGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-01-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101694800 (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 THE KIPS BAY BRANCH LIBRAR Y. NO CHANGE IN ZONING, USE OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-12-27 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 104267561: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2005-12-27, expires 2006-08-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-10-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 104267561: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2005-10-28, expires 2005-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-03-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101694800: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-03-27, expires 2002-03-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-05-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102228616: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-05-11, expires 2001-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-05-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102173693: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1999-05-24, expires 1999-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-03-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102228616: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1999-03-19, expires 2000-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-02-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101694800: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-02-22, expires 2000-01-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-02-22 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101694800: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-02-22, expires 2000-01-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-01-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102228616: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1999-01-05, expires 1999-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-12-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101694800: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1998-12-16, expires 1999-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-11-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 102228616: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-11-04, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-10-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101694800: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-10-19, expires 1999-01-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-10-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101694800: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-10-19, expires 1999-01-21. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-12-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-12-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: 25M,37G,37L.25-REPLACE MISSING OPERATION COVER 37-PROPERLY FUSE CONTROLLER 37-REPLACE DAMAGED OVERLOAD.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-09 | 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 |
| 2019-06-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: FAILURE TO DISPLAY LICENSE OR PLATE. Unpaid balance $50. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2007-07-10 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB(A). Unpaid balance $168. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 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. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-12-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 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. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-23 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-29 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-20 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: Taxi Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | 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 NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1969-02-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1969-02-25). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1969-02-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1969-02-25). | 636b-3b5g |

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