# 678 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1005300005 · Block 530 · Lot 5 · BIN 1008469  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/678-broadway-1005300005  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

678 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1005300005) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1875, on a 3,705 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9A. City tax records list the owner as EM REAL ESTATE L L C. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,543,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 12 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 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, “678 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1005300005)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/678-broadway-1005300005. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 12 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: EM REAL ESTATE L L C
- Building class: O5 – Office building (subtype O5)
- Year built: 1875
- Floors: 5
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 3,705 sq ft · Building area: 18,525 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9A, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $7,543,000, assessed value $3,394,350, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-11-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-11-10 from MATLIN, ELLIOT to EM REAL ESTATE, L.L.C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-10-07 from MATLIN, ELLIOT; MATLIN, MERVIN to MATLIN, ELLIOT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-08-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-08-27 from STERN, STEVEN CO-TRTEE; BERSON, SAMUEL L C-TRTEE; FELBERBAUM, BAMBI OC-TR; MATLIN, ALICE to MATLIN, MERVIN; MATLIN, ELLIOT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-08-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-08-30 from STERN, STEVEN; BERSON, SAMUEL L; BERSON, IOLABEE; MATLIN, ALICELWT to BERSON, SAMUEL L; FELBERBAUM, BAMBI OLDEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-03-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-03-28 from 40 SRPUCE ST CORP to MATLIN, ALICE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-05 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00554036-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-03-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123683246 (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 |
| 2013-08-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140104900 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREBY SUBMITTING APPLICATION TYPE II FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WOODEN STAIRS WITH METAL STAIRS AT SUB-CELLAR AND 5TH FLOOR TO ROOF. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. AS PER PLANS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-06-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104806195 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 30' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND TPPN 9/99. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-06-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104806328 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A SCAFFOLD 30' BY 60' HIGH DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-10-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104269140 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILER AND OIL BURNER (NYC BOILER NO. 35989-01) NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-04-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103135545 (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 fire suppression system. Plumbing work (include gas shut-off valve) will be filed under seperate application #103124129. No change in use, egress or oocupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-03-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103119572 (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 |
| 1999-06-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102202019 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE A/C UNIT. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGREES OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-08-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100681736 (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 NEW HVAC UNIT, DUCTWORK AND HEATER (INCLUDING GAS LINE) NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-08-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100669402 (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 NEW STOREFRONT. NO CHAN GE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-07-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100674325 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. AT FIRST FLOOR STORE CONSTRUCT NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS DEMOLITION OF PARTITION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-03-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00938421-I1: General Construction — FACADE PAINT REPAIR PROJECT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-03-15, expires 2024-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-03-13 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00842699-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of an emergency heavy-duty sidewalk shed, as per plans.. Issued 2024-03-13, expires 2025-03-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-03-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01011861-I1: Suspended Scaffold — Facade Restoration - Renewal. Issued 2024-03-04, expires 2025-03-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-26 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00938421-I1: General Construction — FACADE PAINT REPAIR PROJECT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-01-26, expires 2024-01-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-10-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00938421-I1: General Construction — FACADE PAINT REPAIR PROJECT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-10-18, expires 2024-01-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-03-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00842699-I1: Sidewalk Shed — Installation of an emergency heavy-duty sidewalk shed, as per plans.. Issued 2023-03-17, expires 2024-03-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00797815-S1: Plumbing — Install plumbing fixtures and piping as per plan. No change to use, egress or occupancy under this application.. Issued 2023-02-03, expires 2023-07-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-02-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00797815-S2: Mechanical Systems — Modify existing HVAC system as per plan. No change to use egress or occupancy under this application.. Issued 2023-02-03, expires 2023-09-23. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 62. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005300005/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-17 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-02-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $111. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-02-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: LABELS MARKINGS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Jackhammer. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | 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 EM REAL ESTATE L L C. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1994-11-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1994-11-10). | 636b-3b5g |

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