# 96 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1004840003 · Block 484 · Lot 3 · BIN 1007247  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/96-spring-street-1004840003  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 968 Spring St; 96 Mercer St

## Summary

96 Spring Street (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1004840003) is an office building (building class O6: office building (subtype O6)), built around 1900, on a 6,100 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9X. City tax records list the owner as MERCIFUL SPRINGS LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $38,713,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 20 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “96 Spring Street, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1004840003)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/96-spring-street-1004840003. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 20 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MERCIFUL SPRINGS LLC
- Building class: O6 – Office building (subtype O6)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 8
- Units: 0 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 6,100 sq ft · Building area: 48,904 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9X, SNX
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $38,713,000, assessed value $17,420,850, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-09-11 from HAVERHILL REALTY CORP. N.V. to 96 SPRINGS LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-05-28 from TAMILY, HENRY; SANTO, MARINO; VIRZI, JOSEPH P to HAVERHILL REALTY CORP NV, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-05-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-05-03 from WAX, SAMUEL to TAMILY, HENRY; SANTO, MARINO; VIRZI, JOSEPH P, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-04-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-04-19 from ELASTIC DISTRIBUTORSINC to WAX, SAMUEL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01419269-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-29 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01419255-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01419247-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-07-17 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01419274-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392907-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392905-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392902-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-06-03 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01392909-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-01-07 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01328911-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-11-18 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00807604-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-02-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00674641-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-12-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00642447-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-12-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00643032-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-12-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00642476-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-08-19 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M00207046-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-05-30 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 140851549 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL BRACKETS TO SECURE THREE (3) NEIGHBORING CHIMNEYS TO BUILDING. CHIMNEYS WILL BE EXTENDED UNDER SEPARATE APPLICATION AT 94 MERCER STREET, NY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-07-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 123382678 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-11-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104291062 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Modification to existing fire alarm system. No change in use ergess or occupancy. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-09-28 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 104245684 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1994-12-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100958000 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERIC AL: PARTITON WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |

Showing 20 of 177. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1004840003/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE): FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-02-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPNRF-NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-26 | open (DOCKETED · 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 |
| 2023-12-07 | open (DOCKETED · 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 |
| 2023-05-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: STORAGE, ACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND WASTE. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Water Tank - Dohmh: FAIL TO SUBMIT REPORT OF PREVIOUS YEAR S INSPECTION RESULTS BY JAN 15. Unpaid balance $500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-10 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-10 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-10 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Entire Tree Has Fallen Down. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Vendor Enforcement – Non-Food Vendor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Clothing, Shoe, or Accessories Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Air Quality – Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3). | 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 MERCIFUL SPRINGS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1998-09-11 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1998-09-11). | 636b-3b5g |

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