# 481 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1004740032 · Block 474 · Lot 32 · BIN 1007049  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/481-broadway-1004740032  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 54 Mercer St

## Summary

481 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1004740032) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1868, on a 5,206 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as 418 REALTY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $9,792,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and 11 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 12 311 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, “481 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1004740032)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/481-broadway-1004740032. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 11 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 418 REALTY CORP
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1868
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 9 total
- Lot area: 5,206 sq ft · Building area: 16,695 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 $9,792,000, assessed value $4,406,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-04-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-04-03 from 1214 BROADWAY CORP. to 481 REALTY CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-08-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-08-12 from NORFOLK REALTY CORP to 1214 BROADWAY CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00092602-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2016-04-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122610754 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVAL OF INTERIOR NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, DOORS, FLOORING, PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FINISHES ON THIRD FLOOR AS PER PLANS. ALL PROPOSED WORK TO BE FILED ON A SEPARATE APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN USE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-08-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110308462 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL SPRINKLER HEADS AND RELATED PIPING. NO CHANG IN OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-08-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110306534 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO RESTORE THE EXISTING STORE FRONT AND REPLACE DOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS SHOWN HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS. . | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-01-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102110699 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. At cellar and 1-5 conversion of existing commercial loft buildings into a mixed use: Article 7B. New Certificate of Occupancy to be obtained. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-01-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102110680 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. At cellar and 1-4 conversion of existing commercial loft building into mixed-use building; U.G.6 retail at first floor, U.G. 17D JLWQ for artist on 2,3,4. Conv erted under MDL Article 7B. New Certifi… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-03-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01004527-I1: Sign — ERECT NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS WALL SIGN, LPC DOCKET #24-05952, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION. Issued 2024-03-18, expires 2024-10-24. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08008326-I1: Sprinklers — Installation of Sprinkler heads as per plans filed herewith.. Issued 2023-12-12, expires 2024-03-22. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00919792-I1: Mechanical Systems — Modification to HVAC ductwork and related piping as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2023-12-11, expires 2024-11-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00919787-I1: General Construction — Renovation to existing retail space as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2023-12-08, expires 2024-11-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-12-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00919798-I1: Plumbing — Install new plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings. No change in use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2023-12-08, expires 2024-05-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08008310-I1: Mechanical Systems — Interior renovations consisting of partitions and finishes along with installation of mechanical units as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or…. Issued 2023-08-22, expires 2024-04-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08008310-I1: General Construction — Interior renovations consisting of partitions and finishes along with installation of mechanical units as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or…. Issued 2023-08-22, expires 2024-04-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-04-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00757001-I1: General Construction — Removals of partitions and finishes as per plans filed herewith. No Change to use, egress or occupancy. Issued 2023-04-19, expires 2024-04-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-12-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08008322-I1: Plumbing — plumbing work as per plans filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2022-12-10, expires 2023-12-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08008310-I1: Mechanical Systems — Interior renovations consisting of partitions and finishes along with installation of mechanical units as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or…. Issued 2022-11-22, expires 2023-04-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-11-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08008310-I1: General Construction — Interior renovations consisting of partitions and finishes along with installation of mechanical units as per plans filed herewith. No change to use, egress or…. Issued 2022-11-22, expires 2023-04-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-07-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00757001-I1: General Construction — Removals of partitions and finishes as per plans filed herewith. No Change to use, egress or occupancy. Issued 2022-07-15, expires 2023-04-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-11-02 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00092602-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2018-11-02, expires 2019-03-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-08-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123529887: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-08-01, expires 2019-04-17. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 54. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004740032/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-01-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-01-10 | open (VPW-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-01-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: INTERNATIONAL BOILER/ MODEL-127JO. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN, BOILER LEAKING. MISSING ANTI SIPHON VALVE AT OIL TANK. CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $625. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-10 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-06 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: LABELS MARKINGS. Unpaid balance $650. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-06 | 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 |
| 2023-07-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,200. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Unpaid balance $2,275. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $600. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-01 | open (DOCKETED · 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 |
| 2026-05-11 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-17 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | 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 418 REALTY CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1985-04-03 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1985-04-03). | 636b-3b5g |

---

Independent site. Data from NYC Open Data; not affiliated with the City of New York. Not a title search or official record; verify with the issuing agency. JSON: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004740032