# 655 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016

BBL 1009160035 · Block 916 · Lot 35 · BIN 1020192  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/655-2nd-avenue-1009160035  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

655 2nd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10016; tax lot BBL 1009160035) is a 22-unit elevator apartment building (building class D7: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores), built around 1982, on a 2,469 sq ft lot zoned R9. City tax records list the owner as EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated May 20, 2004 at $5,350,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,586,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, six open HPD violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and 11 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, “655 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016 (BBL 1009160035)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/655-2nd-avenue-1009160035. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 6 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC
- Building class: D7 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores
- Year built: 1982
- Floors: 8
- Units: 22 residential / 23 total
- Lot area: 2,469 sq ft · Building area: 14,463 sq ft
- Zoning: R9, C2-5
- 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 $4,586,000, assessed value $2,063,700, 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-01-01 from TRANSFERANCE REALTY LLC to EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-05-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-05-20 from EXCELSIOR REAL ESTATE LLC to TRANSFERANCE REALTY LLC, stated price $5,350,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-08-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-08-10 from 655 SECOND LLC to EXCELSIOR REAL ESTATE, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-08-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-08-29 from GAIER, JOSEPH; GAIER, JOSEPH   TRUSTEE to 655 SECOND LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-01-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-01-29 from CAIOLA, SAL to GAIER, MELANIE BEN/; GAIER, TODD C.  BEN/; GAIER, MATTHEW M. BEN/; GAIER, JOSEPHTRST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-04-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-04-29 from JER-AL PROPERTIES NOI to GAIER, MELANIE TR; CAIOLA, SAL; GAIER, MATTHEW M TR; GAIER, TODD C TR; GAIER, JOSEPH TR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-12-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-12-15 from SCHARFF, CONSTANCE to JER-AL PROPERTIES NO1, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-08-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-08-12 from STEIN, MOLLIE G to SCHARFF, CONSTANCE; SCHARFF, HENRY F, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103005178 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATION WITH NEW CABINETS IN CONFORMANCE WITH TPPN#5/98. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. INTIAL INSTALLATION FILED UNDER APPLICATION #101430088. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-10-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101957795 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLING ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATOPMS CABOMET AMD ANTENNAS ON ROOF. ORIGINAL INSTALLATION APPROVED UNDER #101430088. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-03-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00604194-I1: General Construction — Sprint - Decommission of existing telecommunication site. Removal of antenna sectors, dunnage platform with associated equipment on the roof and related cablin…. Issued 2022-03-15, expires 2023-03-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00603451-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC …. Issued 2021-10-06, expires 2022-07-19. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2015-03-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140315950: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-03-06, expires 2016-03-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 122096953: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-02-26, expires 2015-11-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140311259: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-02-25, expires 2016-02-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140312702: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-02-24, expires 2016-02-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-03-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 121093547: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-03-13, expires 2013-07-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-09-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 121093547: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-09-17, expires 2013-01-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-12-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120509823: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2010-12-21, expires 2011-12-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-11-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120509823: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-11-15, expires 2011-08-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103951092: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-10-22, expires 2005-10-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103951092: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2004-10-22, expires 2005-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-05-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 103089346: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-05-28, expires 2004-12-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-03-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103089346: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2002-03-05, expires 2002-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-10-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103005178: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-10-29, expires 2002-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-01-11 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101957795: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-01-11, expires 1999-12-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-10-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101957795: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-10-20, expires 1998-12-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101430088: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1997-04-17, expires 1997-06-19. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 21. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1009160035/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-03-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-11-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (Z-ZONING NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-11-23 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-01-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: 27-932 REQUIRED STANDPIPE SYSTEM NOT INSTALLED.AT TIME OF INSPECTION (11:20AM) I OBSERVED A 6STORY BLDG W/PENTHOUSE W/O A STANDPIPE SYSTEM.COFO STATE A 6STORY ,WITH A PENTHOUSE AND A HEIGHT OF 79'4" AS PER BLD. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-12-01 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT BOILER ROOM AT BASEMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-12-01 | open (Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-09-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-09-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. AT …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-05-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MININMUM REQUIRED 100 WATTS (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT) AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st …. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-17 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-05-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-23 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1D): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1D): Water Leak – Heavy Flow; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Paint/Plaster – Wall. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-04-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Electric – Power Outage. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-11-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2C): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. 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 |
| 2020-11-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHC): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; Water Leak – Damp Spot. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-08-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHB): General – Janitor/Super. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-08-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHB): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. 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 |
| 2019-07-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHC): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-06-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHC): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-04-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHC): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Animal-Abuse – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Rough, Pitted or Cracked Roads. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: WATER LEAK – HEAVY FLOW. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 18. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1009160035/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 EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2009-01-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2009-01-01). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Danny Qosaj. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Jeff Stern (CLEARWATER PROPERTIES LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer David Magier, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (EMBANKMENT REALTY LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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