# 552 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004970012 · Block 497 · Lot 12 · BIN 1079956, 1079955  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/552-broadway-1004970012  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 556 Broadway; 552 Bway

## Summary

552 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004970012) is a 4-unit office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1900, on a 12,538 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as ROYAL CROSPIN CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $52,788,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 16 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, three active ECB violations and 11 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 18 311 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, “552 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004970012)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/552-broadway-1004970012. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 16 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 11 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ROYAL CROSPIN CORP
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 6
- Units: 4 residential / 14 total
- Lot area: 12,538 sq ft · Building area: 67,440 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $52,788,000, assessed value $23,754,600, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-11-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-11-17 from STEINBERG, MILTON; TENENBAUM, JACOB to ROYAL CROSPIN CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 4 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-11-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-11-02 from STEVE-EL ELECTRONICSCRP to STEINBERG, MILTON; TENENBAUM, JACOB, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00910188-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-09-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00913655-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-09-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00910152-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-09-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00911910-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-09-28 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00913667-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-08-30 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00912135-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-10-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00216336-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-02-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123711331 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. #8315B - INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING RETAIL SPACES. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, SUE, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-10-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123467408 (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 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND FINISHES ON THE 5TH FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OF OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-09-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122850003 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING APPLICATION FOR MINOR PLUMBING WORK AT 6TH FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-04-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121594373 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. SPRINKLER WORK AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-12-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120928489 (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 |
| 2009-04-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120004271 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FIRE ALARM WORK AS SHOWN IN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-03-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110478260 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMO AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF PARTITIONS AND CEILINGS AS SHOWN IN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE. NEW CONVENIENCE STAIR FROM 1ST - 2ND FLOOR WITH ACCESS TO THE 1ST FLOOR AT 550 BROADWAY VIA EXISTING OPENIN… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-01-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 103077411 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATE EXISTING STORAGE SPACE ASSOCIATED WITH EXISTING RETAIL STORE. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-11-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102912653 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-04-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102912653: Alteration. Issued 2026-04-23, expires 2027-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-05-12 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102912653: Alteration. Issued 2025-05-12, expires 2026-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-04-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 102912653: Alteration. Issued 2024-04-30, expires 2025-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-01-16 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00913655-I1: Structural — #8697 - Structural modifications to existing retail space. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.. Issued 2024-01-16, expires 2025-01-16. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 137. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004970012/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-02-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-04-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-04-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1988-06-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: ALTERED BLDG. OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS REQUIRED BY ALTERATION. REMEDY: OBTIAN A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.. 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 |
| 2010-02-02 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID C OF O.JOB #102912653 NOT SIGNED OFF FLS OCCUPIED (STORIES) G & 2ND STORY-BANANA REPUBLIC STORY 3-OFFICE 4-ARCHITECT OFFICE 5-DOCTOR'S OFFICE 6-OFFICE.REMEDY:OB. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1990-02-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: ALTERED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITH A VALID C OF O UNDER OPEN ALT 955/87 REMEDY: OBTAIN A VALID C OF O.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: FAILURE TO TAKE REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT HEALTH AND SAFETY. Unpaid balance $1,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-14 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-03-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-03 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HAND WASH FACILITY NOT PROVIDED WITH POTABLE RUNNING WATER. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-03 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-03 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-21 | open (DOCKETED · 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 |
| 2023-06-14 | 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 |
| 2023-01-14 | 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 |
| 2019-06-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Unpaid balance $250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-31 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Police Department: VEND ON VENT, CELLAR DOOR, MANHOLE, OR SUBWAY GRATING 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-19 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Vendor Enforcement: PUSHCART TOUCHING OR LEANING AGAINST BUILDING. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-05 | pending (ASSIGNED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: FAILURE TO WEAR LICENSE CONSPICUOUSLY WHILE VENDING 1ST. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 18. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004970012/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 ROYAL CROSPIN CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1967-11-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1967-11-17). | 636b-3b5g |

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