# 685 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017

BBL 1013170001 · Block 1317 · Lot 1 · BIN 1037555  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/685-3rd-avenue-1013170001  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 681 3 Ave; 683 3 Ave; 687 3 Ave; 695 3 Ave; 697 3 Ave; 205 E 43 St

## Summary

685 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10017; tax lot BBL 1013170001) is an office building (building class O4: office building (subtype O4)), built around 1960, on a 31,129 sq ft lot zoned C5-3. City tax records list the owner as 685 THIRD AVENUE GROUND OWNER LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated October 11, 2017 at $467,500,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $228,033,300. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 186 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 27 311 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, “685 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10017 (BBL 1013170001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/685-3rd-avenue-1013170001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 186 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 685 THIRD AVENUE GROUND OWNER LLC
- Building class: O4 – Office building (subtype O4)
- Year built: 1960
- Floors: 27
- Units: 0 residential / 57 total
- Lot area: 31,129 sq ft · Building area: 559,755 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-3, MiD
- 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 $228,033,300, assessed value $102,615,000, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-12-20 from UNIZO REAL ESTATE NY FOUR, LLC to 685 THIRD AVENUE GROUND OWNER LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2017-10-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2017-10-11 from T-C 685 THIRD AVENUE OWNER LLC to UNIZO REAL ESTATE NY FOUR, LLC, stated price $467,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2015-03-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-03-18 from T-C 685 THIRD AVENUE LLC to T-C 685 THIRD AVENUE OWNER LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-07-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-07-30 from PFIZER INC. to T-C 685 THIRD AVENUE LLC, stated price $190,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-06-05 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-06-05 from CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM to PFIZER, INC., stated price $250,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-12-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-12-14 from 685 ACQUISITION LLC to CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-06-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-06-30 from PROFESSIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT, INC.; 685 THIRD AVENUE CO. to 685 ACQUISITION LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-05-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-05-20 from AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION to PROFESSIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01438019-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-08-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01438019-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392716-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392716-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392716-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01383548-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-02-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01356104-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-02-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01356104-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-02-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01356104-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-11-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01133269-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-11-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01133242-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-11-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01133241-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-11-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01133238-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-06-10 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01018966-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-03-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01011750-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-03-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01011751-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-03-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01011741-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-03-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01011747-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-12-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00956749-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-02-17 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00821519-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |

Showing 20 of 1033. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1013170001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE POPS SITE IS OPEN AND BEING UTILIZED. THE WATER FOUNTAINS WHICH IS DCP LISTED AMENITY ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CONTRARY TO WHAT IS REQUIRED., COMPLY WITH ZR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-07-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, ON THE 6TH FLOOR OF A 31-STORY EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING UNDERGOING INTERIOR DEMOLITION, OBSERVED A WORKER OPERATING A HANDHELD GRINDER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED WHEEL GUARD IN A DARK WORK. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $935. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,650. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-07 | 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 |
| 2024-02-27 | 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 $3,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-15 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING MOTOR VEHICLE ENGIN OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 3RD SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-07 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-30 | pending (RESCHEDULED · 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 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Air Quality – Restaurant Odor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Other Store (Non-Food). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Conservation – Roof Tank. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Poisoning – 1 or 2. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-27 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Poisoning – 1 or 2. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Debris - Falling Or In Danger Of Falling. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 27. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1013170001/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 685 THIRD AVENUE GROUND OWNER LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-12-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-12-20). | 636b-3b5g |

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