# 521 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004840012 · Block 484 · Lot 12 · BIN 1007250  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/521-broadway-1004840012  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 521 Bway

## Summary

521 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004840012) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1854, on a 3,462 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as 521 BROADWAY GROUP LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 1, 2010 lists a price of $7,059,733. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $9,076,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 13 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and four active DOB violations. There were 11 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “521 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004840012)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/521-broadway-1004840012. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 13 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 521 BROADWAY GROUP LLC
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1854
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 7 total
- Lot area: 3,462 sq ft · Building area: 13,730 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $9,076,000, assessed value $4,084,200, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-04-01 from 521 BROADWAY CORP to 521 BROADWAY GROUP LLC, stated price $7,059,733.25. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-08-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-08-28 from ZAHABIAN, RITA; ZAHABIAN, MOZAFAR to 521 BROADWAY CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-15 from 521 BROADWAY CORP. to 521 COMPANY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01234946-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-02-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01139683-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-02-24 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01139683-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-03-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123217143 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-07-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123344728 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR ALTERATION AT 2,3,4,& 5TH FLOORS RELATED STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING & SPRINKLER APPLICATIONS FILED SEPARATELY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-05-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121291805 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR STRUCTURAL WORK AT 2,3,4,5TH FLOOR AND ROOF PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-05-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123096112 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING WORK AT CEL,BAS,1,2,3,4,5,ROOF IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB# 123217143,122902993,12344728,& 121291805 THIS APPLICATION IS ALSO FILED TO SUPERSEDE ARA#102149122 &… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-10-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122902993 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-08-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121362747 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC, SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM WITH SMOKE/HEAT DETECTION AND COC AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-08-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104201472 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Construct new concrete deck to seal opening in floor between Cellar and 1st floor per plan. There will be no change to use, egress or occupancy per plan. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-05-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103150750 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE EXISTING EVAPORATOR COIL, FURANCE, AND CONDENSER UNITS. EXISTING DUCT WORK TO REMAIN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102511952 (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 CONSTRUCT NEW PARTITIONS AND TOILETS AT THE CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR. CHANGE OF USE AND EGRESS TO BE FILED UNDER ALTERATION TYPE I APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-05-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102542713 (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 DEMOLISH EXISTING PARTITIONS AT THE CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR AND REMOVE BASEMENT FLOOR. CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND EGRESS TO BE FILED UNDER SEPARTE ALT. I APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-08-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 122902993: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2026-08-07, expires 2027-08-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-11-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01223989-I1: Mechanical Systems — REPLACEMENT OF EXIST. RETAIL MECHANICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING OUTDOOR AIR CONDENSER AND INDOOR AIR HANDLER UNITS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2025-11-24, expires 2026-01-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-08-26 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01234946-I1: General Construction — Erect 3 accessory business awnings with copy logo, Maniere De Voir, logo.. Issued 2025-08-26, expires 2025-09-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-05-02 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01139683-S1: Plumbing — PLUMBING WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RETAIL STORE ON THE CELLAR AND 001 FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.. Issued 2025-05-02, expires 2026-05-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-04-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01139683-S3: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE PER PLAN SUBMITTED. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2022 BUILDING CODES CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND/OR OCCUPAN…. Issued 2025-04-03, expires 2025-09-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-03-11 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01139683-S2: Sprinklers — SPRINKLER WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RETAIL STORE ON THE CELLAR AND 001 FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.. Issued 2025-03-11, expires 2026-03-11. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00986833-I1: Supported Scaffold — Installation of temporary supported scaffold per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupan…. Issued 2024-01-17, expires 2025-01-17. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 75. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004840012/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-10-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-04-21 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-28 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Defective Hardware. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Sidewalk Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Waste Not Separated. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – No Water (WNW). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Non-Residential Heat – Inadequate or No Heat. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Trash or Recycling Not Secure. | 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 521 BROADWAY GROUP LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2010-04-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2010-04-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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