# 538 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

BBL 1008910044 · Block 891 · Lot 44 · BIN 1082109, 1091704, 1018911, 1082108, 1018912, 1082107  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/538-third-avenue-1008910044  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 540 3 Ave; 534 3 Ave; 162 E 36 St; 536 3 Ave; 162-172 E 36 St; 534r 3 Ave

## Summary

538 Third Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10016; tax lot BBL 1008910044) is a 131-unit elevator apartment building (building class D6: elevator apartments, fireproof, with stores), built around 2024, on a 8,887 sq ft lot zoned C1-9. City tax records list the owner as THIRD AVENUE PAVILION RESIDENCES, LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated February 12, 2015 at $8,003,688 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $20,922,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 11 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and 35 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 26 311 requests in the past 12 months and 28 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, “538 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 (BBL 1008910044)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/538-third-avenue-1008910044. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 11 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 35 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: THIRD AVENUE PAVILION RESIDENCES, LLC
- Building class: D6 – Elevator apartments, fireproof, with stores
- Year built: 2024
- Floors: 22
- Units: 131 residential / 132 total
- Lot area: 8,887 sq ft · Building area: 142,927 sq ft
- Zoning: C1-9
- 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 $20,922,000, assessed value $9,414,900, tax class 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-02-01 from THIRD AVENUE PAVILION RESIDENCES, LLC to THIRD AVENUE PAVILION RESIDENCES, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2017-12-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2017-12-19 from 534 THIRD AVENUE PAVILLION, LLC to THIRD AVENUE PAVILION RESIDENCES, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2016-07-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-07-21 from THIRD AVE. PAVILLION LLC to 534 THIRD AVENUE PAVILLION, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2015-02-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-02-12 from RAILSPLITTER, LLC to THIRD AVE. PAVILLION LLC, stated price $8,003,688. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-08-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-08-19 from 534 THIRD AVE REALTYCO., LLC to RAILSPLITTER, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-04-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-04-24 from KWON, OH J.; CITY OF NEW YORK PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU DEF.; 534 THIRD AVENUE CORP. DEF.; KWON, OH JOON DEF.; EMIGRANT FUNDING CORP. DEF.; COLI, JAIN DEF.; SEFFERN, JOHN ESQ. REFEREE; KWON, EUN II DEF. to 534 THIRD AVE. REATLY CO., LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-10-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-10-30 from VERDE, STELLA AKA; VERDE, ESTELLE F LWTAKA; VERDE, STELLA F LWT; DEPINTO,JOSEPHINE JEXEC to KWON, OH JOON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-10-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-10-30 from PIEPER, ROBERT J; PIEPER, ROBERT AKA to KWON, OH JOON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-10-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-10-30 from ONORATO, MARIE VERDE to KWON, OH JOON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-12-12 from VERDE, ANTHONY P EST/OF; VERDE, STELLA ADMIN. to VERDE, STELLA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-12-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-12-03 from VERDE, HUGO to KWON, OH JOAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-12-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-12-03 from BARBIERE, AGNES VERDE; VERDE, QUENTIN to VERDE, ANTHONY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-02-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-02-26 from VERDE, JUDITH to VERDE, ANTHONY; ONORATO, MARIE VERDE; VERDE, QUENTIN; BARBIERE, AGNES VERDE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01412529-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-09-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01412529-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-08-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01101550-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-08-19 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01097616-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-04-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00706312-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-05-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00347581-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-05-08 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00347619-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-12-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 141006587 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREWITH FILING FOR BUILDERS PAVEMENT PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB# 121207942 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2020-05-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121207942 (NB – New building): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-10-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101958507 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT 24 FT. OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR FACADE REPAIR. SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-11-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101609298 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLING PARTITION AND PLUMBING AS SHO WN ON PLANS ERECTING NEW PENTHOUSE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-10-30 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01412529-S1: Plumbing — New kitchen (1ST & CEL) with associated waste, vent. sanitary, gas & domestic water. Issued 2026-10-30, expires 2027-05-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-10-26 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01412529-S2: Mechanical Systems — New fan coil units, exhaust, and makeup/ventilation air and associated ducts in 1ST floor & CELLAR, associated with installation of commercial cooking and vent…. Issued 2026-10-26, expires 2026-12-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-08-17 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01097616-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-08-17, expires 2026-11-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-08-06 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01101550-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE & SYSTEM SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-08-06, expires 2026-11-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-02 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00706312-I1: Construction Fence — HEREWITH FILING FENCE INSTALLATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB# 121207942.. Issued 2026-07-02, expires 2027-01-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121207942: New building. Issued 2026-06-11, expires 2027-04-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-11-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01149958-I1: Protection and Mechanical Methods — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY NEEDLE BEAM AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-11-26, expires 2026-04-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-11-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01141024-I1: Protection and Mechanical Methods — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PERSONNEL MATERIAL HOIST AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-11-19, expires 2026-04-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-11-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121207942: New building. Issued 2025-11-07, expires 2026-07-22. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 98. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008910044/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nypd Transport Intelligence Di: DEBRIS CONSTR MATLS OBS SIDEWALK, GUTTER, CROSSWALK DRWAY W O PERMIT. Unpaid balance $280. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nypd Transport Intelligence Di: OBSTRUCTION OF STREET W CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT W O PERMIT. Unpaid balance $780. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-05 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Nypd Transport Intelligence Di: OBSTRUCTION OF STREET W CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT W O PERMIT. Unpaid balance $750. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-12 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-01-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-03 | 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 |
| 2022-04-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-02-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-01-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS. Unpaid balance $350. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-12-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-12-09 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-10-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 43. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008910044/hearings

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-05-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-05-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FLR): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. 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 |
| 2019-05-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt E1): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-04-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt D): Water Leak – Slow Leak. 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 |
| 2019-03-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-03-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt D): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-02-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt LL): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 54. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008910044/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 THIRD AVENUE PAVILION RESIDENCES, LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-02-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-02-01). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager David Oberlander. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer David Oberlander, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (Third Ave Pavilion Residences LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent David Oberlander, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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