# 681 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

BBL 1010340029 · Block 1034 · Lot 29 · BIN 1024967  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/681-8th-avenue-1010340029  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 683 8 Ave; 301 W 43 St; 305 W 43 St; 303 W 43 St; 685 8 Ave

## Summary

681 8th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10036; tax lot BBL 1010340029) is a theater (building class J9: theatre (subtype J9)), built around 1929, on a 6,000 sq ft lot zoned C6-4. City tax records list the owner as PALACE FUNDING INC.. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $8,392,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 30 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and 27 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 29 311 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, “681 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036 (BBL 1010340029)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/681-8th-avenue-1010340029. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 30 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 27 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: PALACE FUNDING INC.
- Building class: J9 – Theatre (subtype J9)
- Year built: 1929
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 6,000 sq ft · Building area: 24,000 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-4, CL
- 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 $8,392,000, assessed value $3,776,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-09-24 from ST. JOSEPHS SEMINARY& COLLEGE to PALACE FUNDING INC., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01254441-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-05-22 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00855605-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-04-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123834468 (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 AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPLICATION #123397546.NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-02-19 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123397546 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATION OF RETAIL STORE INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF STOREFRONT, NEW PARTITIONS, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL WORK, NEW FLOORING AND WALL FINISHES ON 1ST FLOOR. NEW WALK-IN BOX AND FREEZER IN CELLAR. NO CHANG… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-04-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123064673 (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 |
| 2016-01-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 122657703 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR INTERIOR REMODELING WORK AT THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR STORE, DELI GROCERY, CARPENTRY, FLOORING, STOREFRONT, PLUMBING REPLACEMENT, FINISHES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-12-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120546622 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NON-ILLUMINATED AWNING WITH LETTERING NO LARGER THAN 12", NOR MORE THAN 12 SQ. FT. IN COPY READING: 2ST 2ECOND STAGE THEATRE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-09-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 120476001 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REFURBISH EXISTING DUCT IN EXISTING COMM. SPACE U.G. # 6, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND GAS VALVE WERE PREVIOUSLY FILED UNDER APPL # 102177724. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-08-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120450056 (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 FOR PIZZA TAKEOUT RESTAURANT. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, EGRESS AND USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-02-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120281818 (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 WORK FOR A NEW RETAIL STORE, INSTALL NON LOAD BEARING PARTITION, INSTALL NEW AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE NO CHANGE OF USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-04-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120011049 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MINOR DEMO WORK NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-04-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120007483 (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 ONLY. GAS VALVE WAS FILED UNDER APPL#1 20076121. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-03-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 120076121 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REFURBISH EXISTING COMM. SPACE U.G #6 AS PER PLANS; RE-ALIGN COOKING EQUIPMENT , RECONNECT DUCT, MINOR PARTITION WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-05-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110183104 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING HEREWITH DRAWINGS TO PERFORM STRUCTURAL WORK ON THE CELLAR,1ST , FLOORS AS PER DRAWINGS SUBMITTED. NO CHNAGE IN USE, EGRESSOR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APP LICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-05-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110165277 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING DRAWINGS SHOWING DEMO/CONSTRUTCION OF PARTITIONS ON THE CELLAR & 1ST FL OOR AND COSNTRUCTION FENCE AS PER DRAWINGS SUBMITTED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-08-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104196807 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CONSTRUCT NEW CONCESSION STAND ANDINSTALL NEW SINKS AND ICE MAKER. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-11-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103314021 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY AWNING READING- YJ CAMERA & ELECTRONICS 681 8TH AVENUE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-11-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103314030 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY AWNING READING- BACKSTAR GIFTS 681 8TH AVENUE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-11-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103026761 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY AWNING READING- PORT GOURMET DELI | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-11-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103026770 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NON ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY AWNING READING- PORT GOURMET DELI | ic3t-wcy2 |

Showing 20 of 120. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1010340029/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (P-PLUMBING NONE): THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL APPROVALS AND PERMIT S UNDER PLUMBING APPLICATION #123064673 DUE TO SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.S TOP ALL PLUMBING WORK IMMEDIATELY EXCEPT TO MAKE SITE SAFE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-09-10 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK W/OUT PERMIT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-09-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O A PERMIT.NOTED:@ PORT DELI ANGUL HOOD & DUCT FIRE SUPPRESSIONSYSTEM DOESN'T VENT TO ROOF DUCT WORK RUN THROUGH CEILING WHICH IS COVERED THROUGH STORE WALL & OUT THROUGH AWNING.REM:CEASE USE ON ALL DEVI. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-09-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: SMOKE VENT LOCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 9105.3.1-910.5.3.2 AS APPLICABLE.NOTED:@ PORT DELI CORNER OF 44ST & 8TH AVE SMOKE VENTS ARE PROTRUDING OUT FROM STOREWALL & THROUGH AWNING CAUSING FIRE HAZARD VENT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-04 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-23 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-19 | 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 |
| 2024-03-14 | 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 |
| 2024-02-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Police Department: UNLICENSED GENERAL VENDOR INCLUDING CONT D UNLICENSED ACTIVITY 1ST. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-23 | 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 |
| 2023-08-22 | 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 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-17 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-12-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Nyc Sheriff: UNLAWFUL SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-07 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE 3RD. Unpaid balance $5,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Miscellaneous Agencies: UNREAS NOISE: SOUND REPRO DEVICE FOR COMM BUS ADVT PURPOSE 2ND. Unpaid balance $3,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $45. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-11-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-11-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: PUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $112. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-10-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 36. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1010340029/hearings

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Damaged – No Parking, Standing, Stopping. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Sanitation Worker or Vehicle Complaint – Spilled Garbage. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Tobacco Sales. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Tobacco Sales. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to OOS: Cannabis Retailer – Unlicensed. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Tobacco Sales. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1). | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 29. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1010340029/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 PALACE FUNDING INC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1996-09-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1996-09-24). | 636b-3b5g |

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