# 540 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004970006 · Block 497 · Lot 6 · BIN 1007562  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/540-broadway-1004970006  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 540 Bway; 78 Crosby St

## Summary

540 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004970006) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1910, on a 5,018 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as MILKYSTAR LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 16, 2025 lists a price of $30,000,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $15,783,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 19 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 10 311 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, “540 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004970006)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/540-broadway-1004970006. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 19 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MILKYSTAR LLC
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 21 total
- Lot area: 5,018 sq ft · Building area: 25,050 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $15,783,000, assessed value $7,102,350, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-06-16 from BROADWAY CONTINENTAL CORP. to MILKYSTAR LLC, stated price $30,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-01-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-01-04 from 540 BROADWAY, INC. to BROADWAY CONTINENTALCP., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01079182-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-01-26 | open (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW job filing M00622526-I1 (Alteration): Permit Issued — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-06-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122461674 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. THE WORKS IS LIMITED TO THE REMOVAL OF A STEEL DEOCRATIVE STORAGE PLATFORM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-02-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123675754 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED FOR CHANGE OF USE & OCCUPANCY ON THE 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH FLOORS. WORK INCLUDES INTERIOR RENOVATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND FINISHES AS PER PLANS FILED … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-07-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122820457 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT, MAINTAIN & DISMANTLE OF SCAFFOLD FOR FACADE REPAIRS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-06-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140507011 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-02-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122612388 (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 A/C UNITS ON THE ROOF. THIS APPLICATION PERTAINS TO JOB# 121359369. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-08-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121349889 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION: INSTALLATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND COSMETIC FINISH. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY, OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-07-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121142833 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED HERWITH FOR INTERIOR BUILD OUT FOR PHASE 2 AS PER PLANS. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-07-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121141718 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED HERWITH FOR STOREFRONT RENOVATION AS PER PLANS. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-05-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121095769 (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 A/C UNITS FOR 3RD & 4TH FL @ ROOF. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-05-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121076110 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED HERWITH FOR INTERIOR BUILD OUT AS PER PLANS. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-05-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121082826 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED HERWITH FOR STOREFRONT RENOVATION AS PER PLANS. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2012-05-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121074041 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED HERWITH FOR INSTALLATION OF BARRICADE AS PER PLANS. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-06-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120731789 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RELOCATION OF EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-05-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120686604 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF STAIR FROM 5TH FL. TO ROOF. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-09-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120488748 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF WOOD DECK ON THE ROOF. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-04-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104404850 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Application filed for legalization of non-bearing Partitions & removal of violation # 34514933L @ 3rd Floor. No change on occupancy, use or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-07-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103526917 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE (1) NEW L.P. BOILER/BURNER NO CHANGE IN MEANS OR EGRESS USE GROUP O R OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-08-02 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01079182-I1: Sign — ERECT NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS FLAG SIGN, NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPATION. Issued 2024-08-02, expires 2024-11-30. | rbx6-tga4 |

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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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-03 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $375. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,475. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Construction Labor Provider. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Clothing, Shoe, or Accessories Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Music. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – License Plate Obscured. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | 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 MILKYSTAR LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-06-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-06-16). | 636b-3b5g |

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