# 708 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003

BBL 1005450006 · Block 545 · Lot 6 · BIN 1080090, 1080089  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/708-broadway-1005450006  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 404 Lafayette St; 402 Lafayette St; 402f Lafayette St

## Summary

708 Broadway (Manhattan, NY 10003; tax lot BBL 1005450006) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1896, on a 16,740 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9A. City tax records list the owner as NEW YORK UNIVERSITY; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 21, 2014 lists a price of $157,500,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $54,937,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 11 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, five active ECB violations and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 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, “708 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10003 (BBL 1005450006)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/708-broadway-1005450006. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 11 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 5 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1896
- Floors: 10
- Units: 0 residential / 18 total
- Lot area: 16,740 sq ft · Building area: 127,143 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9A, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $54,937,000, assessed value $24,721,650, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-10-21 from 708 BROADWAY DEL LLC to NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, stated price $157,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-06-10 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2005-06-10 from KLAGSBALD, ESTHER; GROSS, BRENDA; FALKOWITZ, RIFKA; WITRIOL, SOLOMON to 708 BROADWAY DEL LLC, stated price $39,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-05-20 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2005-05-20 from BROADWAY-WILSON REALTY, LLC to WITRIOL, SOLOMON; GROSS, BRENDA; FALKOWITZ, RIFKA; KLAGSBALD, ESTHER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-12-30 from WILSON-BROADWAY REALTY, LLC. to BROADWAY-WILSON REALTY, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-07-25 from WILSON REALTY CO. to WILSON-BROADWAY REALTY, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-11-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-11-08 from 408 LAFAYETTE ST RLTY CP to WILSON REALTY CO., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01001065-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-11-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00423193-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2018-03-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121204614 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-07-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140520719 (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 SELECTIVE FIREPROOFING IN ASSOCIATION WITH SEPARATE ABATEMENT PROJECT FILED WITH THE DEP. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-01-15 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 110044595 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVE AND INSTALL INTERIOR PARTITIONSAND SUSPENDEDD CEILINGS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE INUSE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-09-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104556277 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Fire alarm modifications on part of the 2nd floor. Connect to existing base building fire alarm system in lobby for fan shutdown. No change in use, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-06-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104474481 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Modification of mechanical ductwork and install 3 a/c units on the 2nd floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-12-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103336098 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Minor partition work on cellar and 1st floor. Plumbing as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-05-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102584071 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NO WORK TO BE FILED UNDER THIS APPLICATO APPLICATION FILED TO CHANGE USE ON CELLAR, 1ST/ 2ND FLOORS. ALL WORK FILED UNDER ALT.11 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-06-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102240629 (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 |
| 1990-08-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100086256 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECTING NEW PARTITIONS ON THE 8TH FLOOR NO CHANGE TO EGRESS OR USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-08-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01435388-I1: General Construction — FILING HEREWITH TO MODIFY INTERIOR PARTITIONS, DOORS AND CEILING ON THE 9TH FLOOR AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-08-17, expires 2026-12-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-07-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01425211-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALLATION OF (1) 3 TON AC UNIT WITH CONDENSER ON EXTERIOR WALL. Issued 2026-07-29, expires 2027-07-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-04-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01025184-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK. Issued 2025-04-03, expires 2025-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-04-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01025184-S1: Protection and Mechanical Methods — STORAGE ON SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-04-02, expires 2025-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01026487-I1: General Construction — NYU Exterior Facade repairs as per the plans filed including: Removal and replacement of cracked brick masonry units. Brick masonry re-pointing. Stone spall an…. Issued 2025-02-27, expires 2026-02-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01148773-I1: Supported Scaffold — TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER DRAWINGS. SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC BC. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2024-12-02, expires 2025-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-05-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01026487-I1: General Construction — NYU Exterior Facade repairs as per the plans filed including: Removal and replacement of cracked brick masonry units. Brick masonry re-pointing. Stone spall an…. Issued 2024-05-16, expires 2025-05-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-04-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01025184-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION WORK. Issued 2024-04-16, expires 2025-04-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-04-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01025184-S1: Protection and Mechanical Methods — STORAGE ON SIDEWALK SHED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-04-15, expires 2025-04-15. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 215. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005450006/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 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 |
| 2023-02-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 27-929.1 FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN AN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEET OR MORE IN HE. 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. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-11-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 27-929.1 FAILURE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS & FILE FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY REGISTERD DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEET OR MORE IN HEIGHT IN EXISTENC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-11-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AC279291-FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF A FULL SYSTEM OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS AND FILE A FINAL SPRINKLER REPORT PREPARED BY A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL BY JULY,1,2019,IN AN OFFICE BUILDING 100 FEE. 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. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2010-02-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLAINT MANNER.EXHAUST DISCHARGE MUST BE NO CLOSER THAN 10' FROM BLDG OPENING AS PER RS 2-2.1.4 & MC 401.5.2 DEFECTS NOTED: AC UNIT EXHAUST INSTALLED AT REAR YARD SETBAC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2021-10-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG EXTERIOR WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. NOTE: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED SPALLED STONE SECTION ON 6TH FL BETWEEN 2ND &3RD WINDOW LINES. REMEDY: PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES & REPAIR DAMAGED FAC. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-07 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,875. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-11-01 | 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 |
| 2019-03-03 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $935. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-06 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: LABELS MARKINGS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-06 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-15 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-05 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE · NONE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-05 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE · NONE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMIT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: Emergency Response Team (ERT) – After Hours Work - Illegal. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Plate Condition - Shifted. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Trash or Recycling Not Secure. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | 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 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2014-10-21 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2014-10-21). | 636b-3b5g |

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