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8 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013

BBL 1001620058 (Borough 1, Block 162, Lot 58) · BIN 1001721, 1001722 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 6 Bowery

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

8 Bowery (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1001620058) is an office building (building class O5: office building (subtype O5)), built around 1920, on a 2,586 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as VJHC HOLDING CORP.. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,745,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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.)

Owner of record
VJHC HOLDING CORP.
Building class
O5 · Office building
Year built · units
1920 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,586 sq ft · C6-1
Market value (DOF)
$3,745,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
1001620058
BIN
1001721, 1001722

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “8 Bowery, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1001620058)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/8-bowery-1001620058. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
VJHC HOLDING CORP.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
O5 – Office building (subtype O5)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1920Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1991, 1991.
Floors
6
Units
0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
2,586 sq ft (36.3 ft × 80 ft)
Building floor area
15,360 sq ft (incl. 15,360 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C6-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
5.94 built / 3.44 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 1001620058 (Borough 1, Block 162, Lot 58) · BIN 1001721, 1001722BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-01; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$3,745,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$1,685,250The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$1,685,250Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$3,745,000$1,685,2504
2026Final$4,184,000$1,882,8004
2025Final$4,189,000$1,885,0504

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01

Sales & deed history 7

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2014-12-26DEED$0 / not statedVjhc Development Corp.Vjhc Holding Corp.2015010200795001
1999-12-31DEED$0 / not statedAbacus Realty AssociatesVjhc Development Corp.FT_1530007135053
1990-06-18DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Dbb Realty CorpAbacus Realty AssocFT_1610000345461
1986-12-22DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Dbb Realty Corp.Abacus Realty AssocsFT_1250000174425
1982-12-10DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
W.M. OlliffeDbb Realty Corp.FT_1010000020101
1968-12-31DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Wilks, Mathilde C; Wilks, Herbert MOliffe, W MFT_1820008452782
1968-09-27DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Wilks Rlty CorpWilks, Mathilde C; Wilks, Herbert MFT_1460008448846

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01

DOB job filings 1 open of 4

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-09-08
M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-09-16$9,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2010-08-31
104658513
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2007-01-22—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2010-08-31
104653162
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2007-01-05$10,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1998-06-18
101757001
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1998-04-07$48,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 10

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2025-09-082026-09-08M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2025-09-082026-09-08M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2024-09-182025-09-18M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2024-09-182025-09-18M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2024-09-182025-09-18M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2024-09-182025-09-18M01111602-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AND PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2007-01-302007-12-14104658513
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2007-01-082007-12-14104653162
BIS
Alteration / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1998-06-011999-05-09101757001
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
1998-06-011999-05-09101757001
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 0 active of 9

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2010-11-18E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*111810E9028/365583
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO00087
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2009-03-24E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*032409E9444/296843
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2008-10-28E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*102808E9444/282486
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2007-10-29E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*102907E9444/225251
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2007-02-21E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*022107E94441193340
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2006-05-10E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*051006E94441161914
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2005-07-25E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIREDV*072505E9444/136148
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved
2001-07-10E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED1P36275V*071001E9444/140140

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 7

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
1999-01-14Non-Hazardous22D6.$0 / $0 / $038083679Z
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
1989-04-15Non-HazardousCONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESSON SATURDAY WITHOUT A VARIANCE ISSUED FROM THIS DEPT STOP ALL WORK REMEDY STOP ALL WORK OBTAIN A VARIANCE FROM THIS DEPARTMENT FORTHWITH$0 / $0 / $034009033Z
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1989-04-14HazardousFAILURE TO PROTECT ADJOINING STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION OPERATIONS UNDER PINNING OF REAR WALL AT 4 DOYERS ST HAS BEGUN WITHOUT 1 OBTAININ G APPROVALS FROM THID DEPARTMENT A SECTION OF VENEER APPROXIMATELY$750 / $750 / $034024366M
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2007-02-24HazardousEXIT PASSAGE WAY TOTALLY OBSTRUCTED IN THAT AT 1 FL IS OBSTRUCTED W/ A 1 STORY EXTENSION PREVENTING TENANTS & OCCUPANTS FROM EXISTING REAR YARD PASSAGE WAY. REMEDY:REMOVE OBSTRUCTION FORTHWITH.$0 / $0 / $034563483Y
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2009-04-07CLASS - 267X10.68M7.69M7.10H11.67X REPAIR PHONE SYSTEM IN CAR$2,500 / $0 / $038202477J
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2006-10-17HazardousEXIT PASSAGE WAY TOTALLY OBSTRUCTED IN THAT EXIT PASSAGEWAY AT 1ST FL IS OBSTRUCTED W/ A STORY EXTENSION PREVENTING TENANTS & OCCUPANTS FROM EXISTING REAR YARD PASSAGE WAY. REMEDY:REMOVE OBSTRUCTION FORTHWITH.$0 / $0 / $034546003L
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2006-10-11HazardousWORK W/O A PERMIT-WORK NOTED:CONSTRUCTED A ONE STORY EXTENSION AT THE REAR OF THE 1ST FL W/O FIRST OBTAINING PERMITS & APPROVALS AS REQUIREDBY THIS DEPT. REMEDY:REMOVE OR LEGALIZE IF FEASIBLE.$0 / $0 / $034546004N

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

OATH tickets (all agencies) 4 unpaid of 23

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-12-17Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEBLAZE CANNABIS LLC$125 / $0 / $125049607569L
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-12-17Dos - Enforcement AgentsILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEBLAZE CANNABIS LLC$125 / $0 / $125049607570Z
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2024-02-14Police DepartmentOPERATION OF MOTORIZED SCOOTER WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW YORKPHILLISA TONATO$250 / $0 / $2500217825136
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2019-11-19Police DepartmentOPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETSRODRIGUEZ$25 / $0 / $250197773218
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2019-07-24Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS$0 / $0 / $0011696077N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-11-13NOXIOUS LIQUIDSMOORSTEIN$100 / $100 / —0185458204
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2014-07-23Fire Department Of NycSIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSABACUS FEDERAL SAVINGS— / — / —011411211N
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2013-04-24Fire Department Of NycINSPECTION AND TESTINGABACUS BANK— / — / —011328904Z
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2009-04-07Dept. Of BuildingsFAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTABALNS FEDERAL SAVING BANK$2,500 / $0 / $0038202477J
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2007-02-24Dept. Of BuildingsEXIT PASSAGEWAY OR CORRIDOR: TOTAL OBSTRUCTION.VJHC DEVELOPMENT CORP— / — / —034563483Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2006-10-17Dept. Of BuildingsEXIT PASSAGEWAY OR CORRIDOR: TOTAL OBSTRUCTION.VJHC DEVELOPMENT CORP— / — / —034546003L
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2006-10-11Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.VJHC DEVELOPMENT CORP— / — / —034546004N

Showing 12 of 23 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD complaints 0

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-10-28DEPWater Maintenance – LeakIn Progress2026-10-28

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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