# 686 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

BBL 1010380102 · Block 1038 · Lot 102 · BIN 1025123  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/686-9th-avenue-1010380102  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

686 9th Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10036; tax lot BBL 1010380102) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1920, on a 1,324 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as 686 REALTY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,817,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, one active ECB violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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, “686 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036 (BBL 1010380102)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/686-9th-avenue-1010380102. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 5 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 686 REALTY
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 4
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 1,324 sq ft · Building area: 3,639 sq ft
- Zoning: R8, C1-5, 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 $2,817,000, assessed value $1,267,650, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-03-20 from 686 REALTY CORP. to 686 REALTY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-03-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-03-11 from TRESSER MANAGEMENT CORP to 686 REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-02-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-02-18 from SCHWARTZ, ROBERT R to TRESSER MANAGEMENT CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-08-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-08-01 from BACHRACH, ALLEN K to SCHWARTZ, ROBERT R, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 101987968 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. New opening in bearing wall between two buildings owned by same owner. PW-1 filed simultaneously for adjoining building (684 9th Ave.). Existing Bar to be relocated. No Change in Use, Egress or Occup… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-05-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101814663 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Install new fire door in new masonry opening to access adjacent building. PW-1 filed simultaneously for adjoining building. No change of use, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-04-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101505836 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL RANGE HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS SHOWN ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1996-04-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101289927 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT AT 1ST FL. REAR. CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-11-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101161706 (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 BOILER AND HOT WATER HEATER. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRES S OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-02-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101987968: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1999-02-09, expires 1999-05-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-05-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101814663: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-05-26, expires 1999-05-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-05-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 101289927: Alteration. Issued 1997-05-15, expires 1997-08-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101505836: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1997-04-30, expires 1998-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101505836: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1997-04-25, expires 1998-06-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-02-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101289927: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1997-02-18, expires 1998-02-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-10-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101289927: Alteration. Issued 1996-10-16, expires 1996-12-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-09-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101289927: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1996-09-11, expires 1996-12-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-03-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101090720: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 1996-03-29, expires 1996-09-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-03-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101161706: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1996-03-28, expires 1997-02-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-12-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101161706: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1995-12-20, expires 1996-02-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-09-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101090720: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1995-09-29, expires 1996-02-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-09-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 101090720: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1995-09-28, expires 1996-09-07. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-04-29 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AS PER ONE WILLIAMSON STEAM BOILER, MODEL NO. GSA-175-N-IP-S2. MANUFACTURER'S CP8060394. BUILT 12/2022. BOILER NOT REGISTERED AS PER DOB RECORDS. APPLY FOR PROPER PERMITS, CORRECT VIOLATION CONDITIONS, CALL FOR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,125. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept Of Transportation: OPERATION OF A S W CAFE RDWY CAFE W O A LIC REVOC CONSENT REPEAT. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER. Unpaid balance $3,125. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Electronics/Phones. | 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 686 REALTY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1996-03-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1996-03-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Flora Gojc, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Eric Schwartz, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Eric Schwartz, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Flora Gojc (686 REALTY LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (686 REALTY LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-12 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Lenny Kukaj. | feu5-w2e2 |

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