# 507 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

BBL 1007360031 · Block 736 · Lot 31 · BIN 1012985  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/507-9th-avenue-1007360031  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 401 W 38 St

## Summary

507 9th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10018; tax lot BBL 1007360031) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1920, on a 1,681 sq ft lot zoned C1-7A. City tax records list the owner as 509 NINTH AVENUE, LL. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,638,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows nine DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, two active ECB violations, five open HPD violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and five 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, “507 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018 (BBL 1007360031)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/507-9th-avenue-1007360031. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Midtown-Times Square: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/midtown-times-square/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 9 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 5 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 509 NINTH AVENUE, LL
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 5
- Units: 8 residential / 9 total
- Lot area: 1,681 sq ft · Building area: 7,865 sq ft
- Zoning: C1-7A, HY
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,638,000, assessed value $1,637,100, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-03-18 from ESPOSITO, THEODORE to 509 NINTH AVENUE, LLC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-08-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-08-01 from ESPOSITO, ANNA M.; ESPOSITO, THEODORE to ESPOSITO, THEODORE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-09-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-09-16 from TORRES, WILLIAM  REF; PRANCE ENTERPRISES INC. ET AL to ESPOSITO, THEODORE; ESPOSITO, ANNA M., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-04-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-04-19 from ESPOSITO, ANNA M.; ESPOSITO, THEODORE to PRANCE ENTERPRISES,INC., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-06-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-06-09 from KLUGER, KURT; JASMINE, RICHARD to ESPOSITO, THEODORE; ESPOSITO, ANNA M, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-05-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-05-30 from FINKELSTEIN, D CLARA; HELLER, DAVID; VOGEL, EDWARD to JASMINE, RICHARD; KLUGER, KURT, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-12-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-12-26 from 507 9 AVE CORP to DAVIDSON, CLARA; HELLER, DAVID; VOGEL, EDWARD; FINKELSTEIN, ESTHER, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122612887 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE. REPLACEMENT OF ANTENNAS WITH RELATED RRH UNITS ON THE ROOF. ALL IN CONFORMANCE WITH TPPN 5/98. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-09-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103916023 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCC UPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-08-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103855669 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Erect new partitions, doors, ceiling, also instalation of plumbing fixtures, a/c units, and new store front.no change in use, egress or occupancy with this application. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-08-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 103234466 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-09-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102990006 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RECIPE GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. RELOCATE GAS METERS TO CELLAR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-10-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101085451 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT 100 FT. OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REPAIR OF FACADE. SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-01-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100988601 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, NO CHAN GE IN USE, NO CHANGE IN USE, EG ESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1994-11-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100946737 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILED HEREWITH TO PROPOSE REST. (U.G.6) AT EXISTING STORE (U.G.6) MINOR PARTITIONS, PLUMBING AND MH WORK. AT 1ST FL. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1990-05-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100042259 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. OPENING ON THE GROUND FLOOR INTERCONNECT ING TWO STORES. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UN DER THIS APPLICATION | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-04-21 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00730263-I1: Antenna — Replacement of antennas and RRUs on the rooftop (AT&T - 10104861) as per plans. All work is in compliance with TPPN 5/98 & BB 11/21. No change to use, egress o…. Issued 2023-04-21, expires 2023-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-10-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00730263-I1: Antenna — Replacement of antennas and RRUs on the rooftop (AT&T - 10104861) as per plans. All work is in compliance with TPPN 5/98 & BB 11/21. No change to use, egress o…. Issued 2022-10-26, expires 2022-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-01-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00010877-I1: Antenna — AT&T / Replacement of existing telecommunications antennas with replacement/installation of RRH units on roof. All work in compliance with TPPN 5/98. No change…. Issued 2020-01-24, expires 2020-10-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-12-03 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 122612887: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-12-03, expires 2019-11-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-02-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122778235: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-02-07, expires 2017-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122612887: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-07-27, expires 2016-11-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-08-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 120593651: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-08-29, expires 2015-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-03-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120593651: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-03-14, expires 2011-09-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-10-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120462310: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-10-26, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 110152389: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-06-13, expires 2009-06-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-08-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103916023: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2005-08-12, expires 2006-08-12. | ipu4-2q9a |

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## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE): COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION I OBSERVED ON GROUND FLOOR IL PUNTO RESTORANTE HOT WATER HEATER VENT IS NOT DOUBLED WALLED . OBSERVED CONDITION(S) DOES NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 28-301.1 OF THE B102 AND PRESENTS AN IMMI…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1991-09-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1991-01-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1991-01-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-12-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED.LOCATION:1ST FLOOR RESTAURANT UTILIZING GAS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT W/O GAS AUTHORIZATION.GAS TEST WAS NOT PERFORMED AS REQUIRED FOR NEW COOKI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-06-20 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERTIFICTATION THAT COOLING TOWER1000004353 HASBEEN INSPECTED,TESTED,AND DISINFECTED,AND THAT A MAINTENANCE PLAN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED,BY NOVEMBER 1,2016.REM:FILE ANNUAL CERT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2017-11-17 | open (Certification Postponment Denied) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 5W: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-11-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-11-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 5W: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5W, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-05-14 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2E: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITION AT FIIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-03-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCY?S HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-27 | 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 |
| 2024-11-22 | 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 |
| 2024-07-13 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $350. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-04 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,950. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-23 | 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 |
| 2020-07-03 | 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 |
| 2018-08-02 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: ROUTINE MONIT NOT CONDUCT,DOC D AT LEAST ONCE WEEK WHEN TOWER IN USE 1. Unpaid balance $500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-05 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3E): Door/Window – Window Frame; Door/Window – Window Pane; Appliance – Refrigerator; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Door/Window – Door Frame; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 10M): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3E): Door/Window – Window Frame; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Door/Window – Door; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Door/Window – Window Pane; Paint/Plaster – Wall. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3E): Paint/Plaster – Wall. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-03-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt RESTAU): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-22 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Fire Hydrant Defective. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Missed Collection – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Traffic – Congestion/Gridlock. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | 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 509 NINTH AVENUE, LL. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-03-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-03-18). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Joseph Kizner, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager John Esposito. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Joseph Kizner (KIZNER ASSOCIATES INC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer John Esposito, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-24 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (509 9TH AVE LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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