# 557 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004980009 · Block 498 · Lot 9 · BIN 1088114  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/557-broadway-1004980009  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 130 Mercer St

## Summary

557 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004980009) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1999, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as ESRT 555-557 BROADWAY, L.L.C.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 17, 2025 lists a price of $386,000,000 in a deed covering 2 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $42,183,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 30 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations and 11 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 301 311 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, “557 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004980009)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/557-broadway-1004980009. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 30 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 11 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ESRT 555-557 BROADWAY, L.L.C.
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1999
- Floors: 10
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 10,000 sq ft · Building area: 112,500 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $42,183,000, assessed value $18,982,350, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-12-17 from SCHOLASTIC 557 BROADWAY, LLC to ESRT 555-557 BROADWAY, L.L.C., stated price $386,000,000 for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-09-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-09-23 from BLECHMAN , CAROL; BLECHMAN LEVIN, NAUMA; MANYA G. BLECHMAN AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE; BLECHMAN , STEPHEN; GASTWIRTH, NORMA; BLECHMAN , NOMA JOAN; BLECHMAN , MAX to SCHOLASTIC 557 BROADWAY, LLC, stated price $25,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-05-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-05-18 from PATTERSON, ESTHER B to BLECHMAN, NOMA JOAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-01-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-01-03 from BLECHMAN, OSCAR to BLECHMAN, STEPHEN; GASTWIRTH, NORMA; BLECHMAN, HOWARD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01378263-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-03-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01368130-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-03-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01366902-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-03-23 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01366934-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-03-23 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01366920-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-03-23 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01366910-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-05-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123394772 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFY EXISTING SPRINKLER LAYOUT ON PART 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-01-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123198039 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILED HEREWITH STRUCUTRAL DRAWINGS FOR FRAMING OF OPENINGS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR SLABS FOR ELEVATOR AND COMMUNICATING STAIR BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY,… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-11-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123254913 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILED HEREWITH INTERIOR BUILD OUT OF RETAIL SPACE ON PART 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-11-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140713645 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD FROM EXISTING DAVITS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-10-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140710201 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILED HEREWITH TO CREATE NEW ENTRY VESTIBULES AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123297379 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROVIDE INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIOTNS AND FINISHSES ON 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUAPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-06-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123296334 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD @ 11TH FLOOR ROOF AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-02-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122947696 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY WORK PLATFORMS @ 3RD FLOOR AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. WORK PLATFORMS TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING C… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-02-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122994723 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SCAFFOLD TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-11-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140575651 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFY EXISTING SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS ON ALL FLOORS AS PER PLANS FILED.NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-11-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122937803 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY ENCLOSURE AS PER PLANS DURING GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. ENCLOSURE TO COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF NYC BUILDING CODE OF 2014. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-08-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122872944 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROVIDE INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIOTNS AND FINISHSES ON PART FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUAPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-08-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122868977 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROVIDE INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIOTNS AND FINISHSES ON 8TH TO 10TH FLOORS AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUAPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-03-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122698081 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVE INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIOTNS AND FINISHSES ON 8TH TO 10TH FLOORS AS PER PLANS FILED. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUAPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-04-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-10-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-10-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-04-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-04-05 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-04-05 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2017 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: LEGIONELLA SAMP NOT COLLECT ANALYZE RESULTS NOT RECD REPORT TO DEPT 1. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $2,600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-22 | 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 |
| 2023-12-15 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $780. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-07 | 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 $2,600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-06 | 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 |
| 2022-11-04 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $400. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-19 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRIT EXAM DOCUMENTING EXTERIOR WALL. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-14 | 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 |
| 2022-08-18 | 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 |
| 2025-11-19 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-09-19 | pending (STAYED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 301. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004980009/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 ESRT 555-557 BROADWAY, L.L.C.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-12-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-12-17). | 636b-3b5g |

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