81 Baxter Street, Manhattan, NY 10013
BBL 1001990002 (Borough 1, Block 199, Lot 2) · BIN 1002367 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
81 Baxter Street (Manhattan, NY 10013; tax lot BBL 1001990002) is an 18-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1910, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned C6-1. City tax records list the owner as CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING DEVELOPME NT FUND; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 28, 2009 lists a price of $3,663,713. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,329,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and one active ECB violation. There were nine 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.)
- Owner of record
- CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING DEVELOPME NT FUND
- Building class
- C7 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 18 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · C6-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,329,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $3,663,713 · 2009-05-28
- BBL
- 1001990002
- BIN
- 1002367
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “81 Baxter Street, Manhattan, NY 10013 (BBL 1001990002)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/81-baxter-street-1001990002. 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)
- CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING DEVELOPME NT FUNDThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with storesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1910Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1989.
- Floors
- 5
- Units
- 18 residential / 21 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25.5 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 10,300 sq ft (incl. 2,060 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C6-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 4.12 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 1001990002 (Borough 1, Block 199, Lot 2) · BIN 1002367BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-04; 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)
- $1,329,000The 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
- $598,050The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $598,050Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,329,000 | $598,050 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,488,000 | $669,600 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,411,000 | $634,950 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04
Sales & deed history 3
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-28 | DEED | $3,663,713 | 81 Baxter Street, Llc | Chinatown Preservation Housing Development Fund | 2009060800829001 |
| 2002-06-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chu, Michael; Chu, Wai Chung | 81 Baxter Street, Llc | FT_1320008914532 |
| 1994-01-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chu, Wing Joe Lwt; Chu, Wing Joe L/W/T; Chu, Wai Chun, Executor; Chu, Joe W.; Chu, Joe | Chu, Wai Chun; Chu, Michael | FT_1420004152442 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04
DOB job filings 2 open of 10
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2014-04-14 | 140185145 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2014-04-12 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-09-03 | 102477785 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-08-31 | — |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2021-06-03 | M00423992-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-01-11 | $8,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-05-11 | 140989991 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2020-12-11 | $45,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2021-06-03 | M00328712-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-10-01 | $17,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-05-11 | 123825361 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2020-05-07 | $37,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-10-31 | 123448304 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-07-17 | $2,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-04-06 | 120095404 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-07-01 | $101,200 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2004-12-08 | 102019245 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-03-19 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2004-06-28 | 102019236 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-03-19 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 12
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-03 | 2021-12-22 | M00423992-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing PLUMBING WORK ON 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLAN FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-12-22 | M00328712-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing PLUMBING WORK AT APT 14, 16 & 17 IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT-2 JOB #123825361 AS PER PLAN FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-08-01 | 123825361 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2021-01-06 | 2021-08-01 | 140989991 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-07-27 | 2019-07-27 | 123448304 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-04-14 | 2015-04-14 | 140185145 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | 120095404 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-09-25 | 2010-03-22 | 120095404 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-09-03 | 2000-02-01 | 102477785 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel burning | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-09-03 | 2000-02-01 | 102477785 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-03-24 | 1999-05-21 | 102019245 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-03-23 | 1999-06-27 | 102019236 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 4
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2021-04-28 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*042821AEUHAZ100007 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2018-02-07 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*020718AEUHAZ100017 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V*123109LBLVIO00144 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629100972 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 6
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-02-03 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NO FIRE STOPPING AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB NUMBER AS SEVERAL AREAS OF FIRE STOPPING MATERIAL WERE R | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 35541980Y |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-02-03 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO FILE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN NOTED:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTIONOBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTION JOB NUMBER BUILDING IS OCCUPIED WITH TENANTS.UPON REVIEW OF DOB RECORDS THERE WAS NOT A | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 35541979R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-02-03 | CLASS - 1 | 28-201.1 INADEQUATE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ONGOING WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFORMENTION JOB#.THE SUBMITTED TPP LACKS SPECIFIC MEANS AND METHODS UNDER FIRE SAFETY.OBSERVED FI | $625 / $625 / $0 | 35541982H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-02-03 | CLASS - 1 | BC 3303.10 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TPP AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB#.THE CONTRACTOR FAILED TO COMPLY WITH HEALTH REQUIREMENT SECTION.TPP STATED TO INSTALL DUST | $625 / $625 / $0 | 35541983J |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2017-11-16 | CLASS - 1 | FILED A CERTIFICATE FORM,APP,ETC.,CONTAINING A MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENT(S).NOTED:THE OWNER/REP MADE FALSE CERTS ON SECTION #26 OF PW1 JOB APP#140185145 WHICH WAS FILED ON 04/13/14 BY CHECK MARKING "NO" FOR BOTH | $4,800 / $5,472 / $0 | 37007022N |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2021-02-03 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTIONS REQUIREMENTS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED WORK BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB#AS A RESULT EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF STORED DEBRIS IS OBSERVED IN UNIT 12 O | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35541981X |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 38
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-09-06 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAY | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049995688L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2026-01-09 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING | $0 / $0 / $0 | 049480667J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-03-25 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O MGMT | $330 / $330 / $0 | 0803008086 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-03-06 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0802584366 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2021-02-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 035541979R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2021-02-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS | ICM GLOBAL DESIGN INC | $625 / $625 / $0 | 035541982H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2021-02-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS | ICM GLOBAL DESIGN INC | $625 / $625 / $0 | 035541983J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2021-02-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HOUSING | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 035541980Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2021-02-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTION REQUIREMENTS | ICM GLOBAL DESIGN INC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035541981X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-06-25 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011707295M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2018-12-26 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HDFC IN | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0801505311 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2018-07-16 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL | JEFFREY CHEN ACUPUNCTURE PLLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 043574343M |
Showing 12 of 38 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
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.
- HPD building ID
- 6829
- Last registered
- 2026-08-29
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headofficer | Thomas Yu | New York, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Nicolas Cosme | ||
| Agent | Hsueh Yan | STANTON NORFOLK INC | New York, Ny |
| Corporateowner | CHINATOWN PRESERVATION HDFC INC | New York, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 3
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2017-06-09 | C | 2017-03-27 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM - WRONG NUMBER POSTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY | |
| Closed First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2017-06-09 | C | 2017-03-22 | 4 | § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| Closed First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2017-06-09 | C | 2017-03-22 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM LOCKED AT CELLAR |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04
311 requests (last 12 months) 9
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Talking | Closed | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-07-06 | DSNY | Residential Disposal Complaint – Waste Not Separated | Closed | 2026-07-08 |
| 2026-06-09 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding | Closed | 2026-06-09 |
| 2026-05-21 | DHS | Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic | Closed | 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-11 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Talking | Closed | 2026-04-11 |
| 2026-03-15 | DOB | Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO | Closed | 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-03-07 | NYPD | Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-03-07 |
| 2026-02-16 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-03-28 |
| 2025-12-11 | DCWP | Consumer Complaint – Bail Bond Agent | Closed | 2026-01-23 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04
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