# 548 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10027

BBL 1019940084 · Block 1994 · Lot 84 · BIN 1059877  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/548-riverside-drive-1019940084  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

548 Riverside Drive (Manhattan, NY 10027; tax lot BBL 1019940084) is a 25-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 1926, on a 10,260 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $5,035,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows seven DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, three active ECB violations and one open HPD violation. There were 16 311 requests in the past 12 months and four 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, “548 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, NY 10027 (BBL 1019940084)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/548-riverside-drive-1019940084. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 7 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
- Building class: D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1926
- Floors: 6
- Units: 25 residential / 25 total
- Lot area: 10,260 sq ft · Building area: 42,762 sq ft
- Zoning: R8
- 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 $5,035,000, assessed value $2,265,750, 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01405789-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-06-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123574104 (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 TO APT.2C ON THE 2ND FLOOR: NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FLOORING, FINISHES, &amp; PLUMBING FIXTURES. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-07-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123298653 (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 TO APT.#2D ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR PARTITIONS &amp; DOORS AS SHOWN; REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES, FINISHES, TILEWORK, KITCHEN CABINETS. NO CHANGE TO LAYOUT. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-04-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 123055291 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION TO APT.#2B ON 2ND FLOOR. REPAIR PARTITIONS &amp; DOORS AS SHOWN; REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES, FINISHES, TILEWORK, KITCHEN CABINETS. NO CHANGE TO LAYOUT. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-09-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104226598 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO APARTMENT 2D ON 2ND FLOOR. NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, BATHROOM FIXTURES, OAK FLOORS, DOORS AND PARTITIONS AS SHOWN. REPAIR WALL CEILING AND TRIM. NO CHANGE TOUSEOR OCCUPANC… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-04-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103753939 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK BRID GE 110 DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY SHE D TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91,NO MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT STORAGE ON SHED | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-07-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100451217 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT (1) NEW GAS FIRED HOT WATER HEATER. CONNECT NEW GAS LINE TO EXISTING GAS LINE AND METER. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS, USE GROUP OR OCCUPAN CY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-07-06 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01405789-I1: Suspended Scaffold — FISP INSPECTION (Facade Inspection Safety Program). INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS TECHNIQUES AND METHODS. SEE ATTACHED PLANS. Designated Primary Site supervisor: Jesu…. Issued 2026-07-06, expires 2027-07-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-07-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00838763-I1: General Construction — Filing to patch, repair, replace facade surfaces as needed as per plans. No change in use, egress, or occupancy under this application.. Issued 2023-07-06, expires 2024-05-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00861304-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR E…. Issued 2023-05-24, expires 2024-03-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-09-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 123574104: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-09-10, expires 2019-06-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-08-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123574104: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-08-22, expires 2019-08-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-07-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123574104: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-07-02, expires 2018-08-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-01-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123298653: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2018-01-26, expires 2019-01-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-09-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123298653: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-09-19, expires 2018-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123055291: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-05-04, expires 2017-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-09-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122826380: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-09-01, expires 2017-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122826380: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-07-26, expires 2017-01-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-03-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122561986: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-03-23, expires 2017-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-03-18 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121919488: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-03-18, expires 2017-03-18. | ipu4-2q9a |

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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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-05-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-08-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SAFETY MEASURES SUCH AS SHED, NETTING ETC.WHERE REQUIRED TO PROTECT PUBLIC AND PROPERTY FROM DOCUMENTED UNSAFE FACADE AS OER 1 RCNY 103-04.-UNSAFE FACADE NOTIFICATION UNSAFE-#1006884. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $10,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-12-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#906884.REMEDY:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-11-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR WALLS OR APPURTENANCES.AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR NO REPORT FILED BUILDING ON 11/21/2022 AT 2PM,OBSERVED AT EXP1 WEST ELEVATION DETERIORATED BRICKS AND AT THE ROOF LEVEL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO TAKE REQUIRED MEASURES TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFWTY-UNSAFE FACADE. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-05 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING MOTOR VEHICLE ENGIN OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 3RD SUB. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4D): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4D): Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt OUTSID): Outside Building – Porch/Balcony. 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 |
| 2021-11-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): 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 |
| 2026-06-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – BATHTUB/SHOWER. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PAINT/PLASTER – WALL. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PAINT/PLASTER – CEILING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |

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## 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 TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Monica Kuth, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Diego Rivera, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer David Greenberg, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Servicerep Hrmanservicectr. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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