# 537 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004980020 · Block 498 · Lot 20 · BIN 1007581, 1007585  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/537-broadway-1004980020  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 108 Mercer St; 110 Mercer St

## Summary

537 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004980020) is an 8-unit elevator apartment building (building class D0: elevator apartment building (subtype D0)), built around 1869, on a 7,467 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as CASTIRON COURT CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $37,392,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 17 311 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, “537 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004980020)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/537-broadway-1004980020. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CASTIRON COURT CORP
- Building class: D0 – Elevator apartment building (subtype D0)
- Year built: 1869
- Floors: 5
- Units: 8 residential / 10 total
- Lot area: 7,467 sq ft · Building area: 37,400 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $37,392,000, assessed value $16,826,400, tax class 2C
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-12-31 from ADAMS, AARON; MILLER, DAVID to CASTIRON COURT CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-06-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-06-26 from 537 BROADWAY CORP to MILLER, DAVID; ADAMS, AARON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-01-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-01-25 from FELSWAY SHOE CORP to 537 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103297442 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. LEGALIZE IMD UNITS. THILS JOB IS RE-FILED IN ACCORD WITH PPN#4/2000 TO OBTAIN A BIS NO. NO CHANGE IN WORK OR TO APPROVE PLANS. WORK HAS BEEN PERMITTED, RENEWAL PERMIT WILL BE SOUGHT UPON APPROVAL. OR… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-08-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101611481 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR RETAIL STORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-07-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101556745 (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 |
| 2026-10-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 103297442: Alteration. Issued 2026-10-08, expires 2027-09-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-12-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 103297442: Alteration. Issued 2025-12-24, expires 2026-10-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-09-26 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121463111: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2025-09-26, expires 2026-09-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-06-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00444408-I1: Structural — Sidewalk Repairs and vault replacement. Issued 2025-06-18, expires 2025-07-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-09-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121463111: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2024-09-25, expires 2025-09-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-07-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851324-I1: General Construction — General construction work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-07-25, expires 2025-06-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-07-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851330-I1: Structural — Structural work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-07-25, expires 2024-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-07-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851334-I1: Mechanical Systems — Mechanical work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-07-18, expires 2025-06-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851334-I1: Mechanical Systems — Mechanical work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-02-28, expires 2024-06-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851615-I1: Sprinklers — Sprinkler work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-02-26, expires 2025-02-26. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-02-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851330-I1: Structural — Structural work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-02-26, expires 2024-06-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851340-I1: Plumbing — Plumbing work as shown on plans.. Issued 2024-01-11, expires 2025-01-11. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00444408-I1: Structural — Sidewalk Repairs and vault replacement. Issued 2024-01-03, expires 2025-01-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 103297442: Alteration. Issued 2024-01-02, expires 2025-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-10-31 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00851324-I1: General Construction — General construction work as shown on plans.. Issued 2023-10-31, expires 2024-06-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-09-20 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121463111: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2023-09-20, expires 2024-09-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-06-13 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00444408-I1: Structural — Sidewalk Repairs and vault replacement. Issued 2023-06-13, expires 2024-01-01. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 103. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004980020/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $950. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-13 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $475. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-13 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Unpaid balance $2,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-06 | 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 |
| 2023-11-29 | 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 |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 17. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004980020/complaints

## 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 CASTIRON COURT CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1974-12-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1974-12-31). | 636b-3b5g |

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