# 544 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

BBL 1008920040 · Block 892 · Lot 40 · BIN 1018962  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/544-3rd-avenue-1008920040  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

544 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10016; tax lot BBL 1008920040) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1910, on a 1,580 sq ft lot zoned C1-9. City tax records list the owner as KIHN, ALVIN JR. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,486,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and eight OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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, “544 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 (BBL 1008920040)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/544-3rd-avenue-1008920040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Murray Hill-Kips Bay: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/murray-hill-kips-bay

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/murray-hill-kips-bay/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/murray-hill-kips-bay/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/murray-hill-kips-bay/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/murray-hill-kips-bay/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/neighborhoods/murray-hill-kips-bay/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Manhattan 10016: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10016

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 546 3rd Avenue (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/546-3rd-avenue-1008920041
- 542 3rd Avenue (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/542-3rd-avenue-1008920039
- 548 3rd Avenue (42 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/548-3rd-avenue-1008920042
- 550 3rd Avenue (66 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/550-3rd-avenue-1008920043
- 552 3rd Avenue (88 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/552-3rd-avenue-1008920044
- 554 3rd Avenue (122 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/554-3rd-avenue-1008927502
- 163 East 36th Street (66 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/163-east-36th-street-1008920037
- 151 East 36th Street (125 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/151-east-36th-street-1008920032

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 8 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: KIHN, ALVIN JR
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 4
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 1,580 sq ft · Building area: 4,504 sq ft
- Zoning: C1-9
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,486,000, assessed value $1,568,700, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-05-17 from KIHN JR., EXECUTOR, ALVIN; ESTATE OF ANNA KIHN to KIHN, ALVIN JR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-05-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-05-30 from KIHN JR, EXECUTOR, ALVIN; THE ALVIN M. KIHN ESTATE to KIHN, ANNA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120206632 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR. ARCHITECTURAL WORK. NO CHANGE OF USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-02-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103704868 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. General Construction: minor partitions for dining room and minor plumbing work. No change in Use, Occupancy or Egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-11-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103609579 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Interior removal of; partitions, cooking equipment, and fixtures. No change in use occupancy or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-10-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100333783 (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 ON THE ROOF. NO CHAN GE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-03-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100227292 (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 AN ANSUL SYSTEM UNDER THE KITCHEN HOOD. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-03-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 100227318 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATE EXISTING STORE FOR RESTAURANT U.G.#6. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-07-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121713011: Sign. Issued 2013-07-24, expires 2014-07-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-01-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120206632: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2010-01-04, expires 2011-01-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120206632: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-12-08, expires 2010-11-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120206632: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2009-12-08, expires 2010-11-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103704868: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-02-17, expires 2005-02-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103704868: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-02-11, expires 2004-03-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103609579: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-11-14, expires 2004-03-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-11-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100333783: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1991-11-20, expires 1992-09-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-11-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100333783: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1991-11-20, expires 1992-09-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100227292: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1991-06-12, expires 1991-09-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-04-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100227318: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1991-04-10, expires 1991-09-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-04-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100227292: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1991-04-03, expires 1991-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100227318: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1991-04-01, expires 1991-09-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 100227318: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1991-04-01, expires 1991-09-03. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 22. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1008920040/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-12 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-22 | 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 |
| 2018-12-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-12 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4): 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 |
| 2026-09-16 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | 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 KIHN, ALVIN JR. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-05-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-05-17). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Alvin Kihn, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Alvin Kihn, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-10 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Alvin Kihn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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