# 797 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022

BBL 1013230001 · Block 1323 · Lot 1 · BIN 1038223  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/797-3rd-avenue-1013230001  
Last updated: 2026-11-02 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 201 E 49 St

## Summary

797 3rd Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10022; tax lot BBL 1013230001) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1950, on a 5,797 sq ft lot zoned C6-6. City tax records list the owner as COHEN, EDWARD. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,050,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and six 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, “797 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022 (BBL 1013230001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/797-3rd-avenue-1013230001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 10 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: COHEN, EDWARD
- Building class: K2 – Store building (subtype K2)
- Year built: 1950
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 5,797 sq ft · Building area: 11,596 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-6, MiD
- 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 $7,050,000, assessed value $3,172,500, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-01-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-01-19 from DURST BUILDINGS CORP. to COHEN, EDWARD; COHEN, SHERMAN, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-09-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-09-16 from ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS to M.W. RLTY ASSOCIATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-08-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-08-24 from DRINKHOUSE, MICHAELF to ENTERTAINMENT CONCEPTS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-02-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-02-15 from 201 E 49 ST RLTY CORP to DRINKHOUSE, MICHAELF, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-11-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-11-30 from MANNY WOLFS CHOP HOUSE to 201 E 49 ST RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-11-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-11-30 from MANNY WOLFS CHOP HOUSE to MANNY WOLFS CHOP HOUSE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-08-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-08-31 from MANNY WOLF'S CHOP HOUSE to MANNY WOLF'S CHOP HOUSE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-02-28 from MIRBETH CO to SHINE'S RESTAURANT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00027959-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-05-21 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140849839 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. HEREWITH FILING PLANS FOR NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENTS IN KIND. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-01-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123524515 (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 KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM ONLY AS SHOWN ON PLANS, AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB# 103354638. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-07-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121712708 (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 EXISTING RESTAURANT TEMP SIDEWALK FENCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-05-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 121613502 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF NEW CABINET AND RELATED HVAC IN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM IN BASEMENT. RELATED CONDENSING UNIT ON ROOF. RELATED PARTITION IN BASEMENT. ALL WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH TPPN 5/98. NO… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-02-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103392400 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANC Y | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-02-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 103366858 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installing new flag poles for American flags. No change to use, egress or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-12-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102911486 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACEMENT AIR CONDTIONING INSTALLATION. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-08-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 102731518 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Install fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-01-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 101855182 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ENCLOSE A PORTION OF EXISTING SIDEWALK C AFE IN METAL & GLASS WITH AWNIN ABOVE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-10-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M08025434-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC …. Issued 2022-10-27, expires 2023-06-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00602066-I1: Mechanical Systems — HEREWITH FILING PLANS FOR NEW HVAC AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENTS IN KIND. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-10-15, expires 2021-10-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-05-27 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00247825-I1: Mechanical Systems — HEREWITH FILING PLANS FOR NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENTS IN KIND. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-05-27, expires 2021-10-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-11-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 140849839: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-11-06, expires 2020-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-11-01 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00247825-I1: Mechanical Systems — HEREWITH FILING PLANS FOR NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENTS IN KIND. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2019-11-01, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-10-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00247825-I1: Mechanical Systems — HEREWITH FILING PLANS FOR NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND REPLACEMENTS IN KIND. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2019-10-23, expires 2019-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-07-20 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00027959-I1: Antenna — AT&T / Replacement/installation of telecommunications antennas with replacement/installation of related RRH units on roof. Retrofit of existing equipment cabin…. Issued 2019-07-20, expires 2019-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-05-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140849839: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-05-24, expires 2019-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123524515: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-01-15, expires 2019-12-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 123524506: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2019-01-15, expires 2019-12-30. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 45. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1013230001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2012 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-02-22 | open (VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-17 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $455. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: ITEMS NOT IN OR UNDER CART EXCEPT WASTE CONTAINER. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HOT TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT OR ABOVE 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: INTERIOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES; UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS USED. Unpaid balance $200. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HOT TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT OR ABOVE 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-20 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Doh Mental Health: HOT TCS FOOD NOT HELD AT OR ABOVE 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. Unpaid balance $250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-14 | 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 |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-18 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Electronics/Phones. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | 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 COHEN, EDWARD. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1983-01-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1983-01-19). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1983-01-19 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1983-01-19). | 636b-3b5g |

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