222 East 34 Street
Analysis
The building carries medium risk because its over‑built status limits future expansion and recent sale data are absent, even though it shows strong valuation and no outstanding penalties.
The good
- market value on record $208,708,000 far exceeds assessed value $93,918,600, providing a strong equity cushion
- assessed value rose 8.5%, showing recent appreciation
- no enforcement penalties, no safety violation penalties, and no tax‑lien status
- no legal proceedings against the building
The bad
- built beyond its residential floor‑area limit (over‑built), which restricts any future enlargement
- one open violation exists, indicating a compliance issue despite a per‑unit rate of 0
- last recorded sale price is $0 and there has been no arms‑length sale, leaving recent market pricing unclear
Written by a language model from this property's own figures — the same numbers shown on this page. It introduces no facts of its own: every figure it cites is checked against the data before the text is shown. It is a reading of the numbers, not a professional opinion, and it can be wrong about emphasis even when it is right about arithmetic. See our methodology.
What the numbers say
Generated from this property's own figures using the rules set out in our methodology. Every statement below refers to a number shown on this page.
Already larger than residential zoning would allow
The building occupies a floor-area ratio of 15.30, against a residential limit of 10.00 — it is over that limit by 5.30. A building in this position almost always predates the current rules and is legally non-conforming: it may generally remain, but it typically cannot be enlarged for residential use, and it may not be rebuildable as it stands.
A light open-violation load
Only 1 violation is currently open across 480 residential units, with $0.00 outstanding. For a building of this age that is a modest figure.
No arm's-length sale on record
The last recorded transfer is dated 3 Jun 2014 at a recorded price of $0. Transfers between related parties, estate settlements and corrective filings are legitimately recorded at nominal amounts, so this is neither an error nor a bargain — it means there is no usable sale price here, and every ratio derived from one (price per unit, price against assessed value) is therefore withheld rather than shown as zero.
Assessed value trend
Assessed value has risen 8.5% across the 5 assessment years on record (2023 to 2027), standing at $93,918,600. Because tax is levied on the assessed figure rather than on market value, a sustained move here tends to show up in the bill.
Development & zoning
Floor-area ratio
| Built | 15.30 |
|---|---|
| Residential limit | 10.00 |
| Commercial limit | 2.00 |
| Community-facility limit | 10.00 |
Development headroom (calculated) calculated
| Highest permitted ratio | 10.00 |
|---|---|
| Unused ratio | -5.30 |
| Unused buildable area | — |
| Lot area | 35,396 sq ft |
Value & taxes
Assessment
| Assessed total | $93,918,600 |
|---|---|
| Assessed land | $8,550,000 |
| Assessed building | $85,368,600 |
| Market value on record | $208,708,000 |
| Assessed as % of market | 45.0% |
Tax
| Tax class | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxable assessed | $85,676,708 |
| Tax rate | 12.502% |
| Estimated annual levy | $10,711,302.03 |
The levy is an estimate — taxable value × the published rate for the class. It does not account for exemptions or abatements the property may carry, and will not match an actual bill. It is not the property's total debt to the city: unpaid tax and water arrears are not shown anywhere on this page.
Assessed value by year
| Year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $93,918,600 | — |
| 2026 | $90,400,950 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $89,214,300 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $90,047,700 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | $86,599,800 | +4.0% |
Building & occupancy
Structure
| Year built | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 21 |
| Building area | 541,505 sq ft |
| Residential area | 455,706 sq ft |
| Commercial area | 85,799 sq ft |
Occupancy
| Total units | 487 |
|---|---|
| Residential units | 480 |
| Storefronts | 7 |
| Residential Avg unit size | 949 sq ft (calculated) |
| Commercial Avg unit size | 12,257 sq ft (calculated) |
| Building class | D8 |
Neighborhood, risk & energy
Neighborhood & transit
| Nearest subway | 33 St (6) — 0.28 mi |
|---|---|
| School district | 2 |
| Police precinct | 17 |
| Nearest firehouse | Engine 16/Ladder 7 — 234 East 29 Street |
Location risk
| Flood zone | Minimal hazard (Zone X) |
|---|---|
| Hurricane evacuation zone | Zone 4 |
| Environmental restriction | Noise |
| City emergency repairs | 1 orders — $0 billed (through 2018) |
| Evictions on record | 3 (most recent 2025) |
Energy & emissions
| Energy grade | A |
|---|---|
| Energy use intensity | 73.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Greenhouse-gas emissions | 2,939 metric tons/yr |
Comparable sales
| Address | Sale date | Price | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 3rd Avenue, 20a | 2026-06-26 | $1,322,707 | — | — |
| 501 3rd Avenue, 29b | 2026-06-15 | $1,575,000 | — | — |
| 501 Third Avenue, 20b | 2026-06-12 | $1,292,086 | — | — |
| 501 Third Avenue, 21e | 2026-05-18 | $1,465,000 | — | — |
| 501 3rd Avenue, 18b | 2026-05-14 | $1,276,886 | — | — |
| 501 Third Avenue, 25e | 2026-05-12 | $1,531,448 | — | — |
| 501 3rd Avenue, 26e | 2026-05-05 | $1,490,000 | — | — |
| 501 3rd Avenue, 20c | 2026-04-13 | $1,830,000 | — | — |
Record activity
Compliance calculated
| Open violations | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open per residential unit | 0.0 (calculated) |
| Enforcement penalties | $0.00 |
| Safety-violation penalties | Not available |
| Total penalties owed | $0.00 (calculated) |
| On tax-lien sale list | No |
Activity
| Complaints recorded | 172 |
|---|---|
| Permits / alterations | 169 |
| Recorded documents | 66 |
| Legal proceedings | 0 |
Total penalties owed combines two separate debts — enforcement penalties (from summonses) and safety-violation penalties (unfiled inspections and reports on boilers, elevators, facades and energy use). The second kind accrues quietly and is routinely missed; it is a standing debt on the building, not a fine someone can walk away from. The safety figure could not be retrieved for this property, so no total is shown — we would rather show nothing than a total that silently omits it. Neither figure includes unpaid property tax or water and sewer arrears, which are frequently the largest number of all and appear nowhere on this page. For a true payoff figure, go to the city directly.
Ownership & last recorded sale
Owner of record
| Owner | Rosebud Owner LLC |
|---|---|
| Parcel | 1009140036 |
| Block | 914 |
| Lot | 36 |
| Mortgage on record | $27,500,000 (2004) — The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company — note assigned |
| Fixture liens | 8 active fixture liens |
Last recorded transfer
| Date | 3 Jun 2014 |
|---|---|
| Recorded price | $0 |
| Price per unit | Not meaningful |
| Price vs assessed | Not meaningful |
Owner of record comes from the public land-use record and may lag a recent sale. It is frequently a holding company rather than an individual. If you own or manage this property and believe something here is wrong, tell us — we read and respond to every message of that kind.
Open violations
Open violations only. A violation that was raised and later corrected is not counted — an older building accumulates hundreds of those, and the number says more about its age than its condition.
| Issued | Category | Class | Status | Amount due | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 1997 | Building | — | VPW-VIOLATION UNSERVED Enforcement-WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-ACTIV | — | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL |
Complaints
A complaint is an allegation, not a finding — many are dismissed. A sustained pattern is nevertheless informative about how a building is run.
| Date | Problem | Type | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2026 | Blocked Bike Lane | Illegal Parking | Closed | 18 Jul 2026 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Blocked Bike Lane | Illegal Parking | Closed | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Blocked Sidewalk | Illegal Parking | Closed | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | DAMP SPOT | WATER LEAK | Closed | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Loud Talking | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Car/Truck Horn | Noise - Vehicle | Closed | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | APARTMENT ONLY | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Blocked Hydrant | Illegal Parking | Closed | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Dec 2025 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Illegal Parking | Closed | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2025 | Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Illegal Parking | Closed | 23 Nov 2025 |
| 10 Nov 2025 | VENTILATION SYSTEM | GENERAL | Closed | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | N/A | Encampment | Closed | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Hitting Building | Overgrown Tree/Branches | Closed | 18 Nov 2025 |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | Closed | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Drug Store or Pharmacy | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 28 Oct 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Tree Leaning/Uprooted | Damaged Tree | Closed | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Tree Leaning/Uprooted | Damaged Tree | Closed | 20 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Damaged Bench | Bus Stop Shelter Complaint | Closed | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Hydrant Knocked Over/Missing (WC | Water System | Closed | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Hydrant Defective (WC2 | Water System | Closed | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1 | Noise | Closed | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Loud Talking | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 20 Apr 2025 |
| 9 Apr 2025 | APARTMENT ONLY | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Plate Condition - Shifted | Street Condition | Closed | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Plate Condition - Noisy | Street Condition | Closed | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Plate Condition - Noisy | Street Condition | Closed | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Defective Hardware | Street Condition | Closed | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Loud Talking | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | Plate Condition - Noisy | Street Condition | Closed | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 30 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Plate Condition - Noisy | Street Condition | Closed | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Plate Condition - Noisy | Street Condition | Closed | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | APARTMENT ONLY | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | APARTMENT ONLY | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 24 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Feb 2025 | — | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | — |
| 10 Jan 2025 | PESTS | UNSANITARY CONDITION | Closed | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Jan 2025 | Facility Maintenance | Beach/Pool/Sauna Complaint | Closed | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Illegal Parking | Closed | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | No Access | Blocked Driveway | Closed | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1 | Noise | Closed | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2024 | Plate Condition - Noisy | Street Condition | Closed | 18 Nov 2024 |
Showing the 50 most recent of 150. The full set is available in the interactive report.
Permits & alterations
The absence of a permit does not prove no work was done — it may equally mean work was done without one.
| Issued | Type | Status | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2024 | General Construction | Signed-off | INTERIOR LOBBY RESTORATION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 28 Aug 2024 | Protection and Mechanical Methods | Signed-off | INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY WORKING PLATFORM AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. WORK PLATFORM INSIDE THE LOBBY AT 222 EAST 34TH STREET BUILDING |
| 20 May 2024 | Plumbing | Signed-off | plumbing related work for alteration project |
| 27 Nov 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | PARKING GARAGE RESTORATION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 30 Oct 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | interior alteration and modification for existing space at the first floor |
| 21 Mar 2023 | Sign | Signed-off | ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 20 Dec 2022 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Modification to existing Sprinkler System and Plumbing Fixtures as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application |
| 15 Nov 2022 | General Construction | Signed-off | Removal and installation of interior non-bearing partitions and related finishes as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application |
| 11 Nov 2022 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Modification to existing Mechanical System as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application |
| 3 Dec 2020 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Oct 2020 | Sidewalk Shed | Signed-off | Installation of temporary sidewalk shed per plan submitted. Work shall comply with 2014 building codes chapter 33. No change in use, egress and/or occupancy with this application |
| 4 Nov 2019 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Installation of plumbing fixtures in CVS Pharmacy - 1 non-residential sink & Electric water heater |
| 27 Sep 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Jul 2019 | Sign | Signed-off | INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (CVS PHARMACY |
| 8 Jul 2019 | Sign | Signed-off | INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (CVS PHARMACY |
| 30 May 2017 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 30 May 2017 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 30 May 2017 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Dec 2016 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Sep 2016 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Jun 2016 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Oct 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 1 Jul 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Apr 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 1 Apr 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Sep 2014 | A1 | ISSUED | — |
| 21 Aug 2014 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Aug 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 10 Jun 2013 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Apr 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 15 Apr 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Apr 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Mar 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Mar 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 25 Mar 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Feb 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Feb 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Oct 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Oct 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Oct 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 2 Oct 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 2 Oct 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 30 Jul 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 30 Jul 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jun 2012 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jun 2012 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Dec 2011 | SG | ISSUED | — |
Showing the 50 most recent of 150. The full set is available in the interactive report.
Recorded documents
Deeds, mortgages and related instruments recorded against the lot. A recorded amount is not necessarily a market price.
| Recorded | Type | Amount | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2026 | RPTT&RET | $29,348,470 | — | — |
| 11 Jun 2025 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 2 Jun 2025 | AL&R | $99,820,062 | — | — |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Agreement | $99,820,062 | — | — |
| 4 May 2021 | RPTT&RET | $33,324,165 | — | — |
| 15 Nov 2014 | Transfer tax return | $5,941,469 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2014 | AL&R | $99,820,062 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2014 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2014 | Agreement | $99,820,062 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2014 | ASPM | $99,820,062 | — | — |
| 30 Oct 2013 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 20 May 2009 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 26 Aug 2004 | Agreement | $139,000,000 | — | — |
| 26 Aug 2004 | Mortgage | $27,500,000 | — | — |
| 19 Aug 2004 | EASE | — | — | — |
| 9 Mar 2004 | Mortgage | $41,500,000 | — | — |
| 9 Mar 2004 | Agreement | $111,500,000 | — | — |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Agreement | $70,000,000 | — | — |
| 26 Dec 2003 | Mortgage | $10,000,000 | — | — |
| 9 Sep 2003 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 9 Sep 2003 | Mortgage | $9,000,000 | — | — |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Mortgage | $8,700,000 | — | — |
| 12 Aug 2003 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 19 Jun 2003 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 19 Jun 2003 | Mortgage | $9,000,000 | — | — |
| 22 Apr 2003 | M&CON | — | — | — |
| 22 Apr 2003 | Mortgage | $8,600,000 | — | — |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Mortgage | $9,500,000 | — | — |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Mortgage | $10,200,000 | — | — |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 24 Apr 2002 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 24 Apr 2002 | Mortgage | $2,000,000 | — | — |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Mortgage | $3,000,000 | — | — |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 4 Apr 2001 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 4 Apr 2001 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 4 Apr 2001 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 4 Apr 2001 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 4 Apr 2001 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 1 Feb 2001 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 13 Jul 2000 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 2 Sep 1992 | Satisfaction of mortgage | — | — | — |
| 28 Apr 1983 | Satisfaction of mortgage | — | — | — |
| 15 Apr 1983 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 15 Apr 1983 | Agreement | $40,991 | — | — |
| 15 Apr 1983 | Mortgage | $40,991 | — | — |
| 15 Apr 1983 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 19 Jan 1982 | Mortgage | $110,000 | — | — |
| 19 Jan 1982 | Deed | — | — | — |
Showing the 50 most recent of 66. The full set is available in the interactive report.
About this page
Compiled from New York City public records — data retrieved 50 days ago. Coverage on this parcel: 15 of 15 record groups populated. The derived figures — unused floor-area ratio, buildable area, the assessed-value trend and the per-unit ratios — are calculated by us and appear in no public dataset; the formulas are in the methodology.
This is a research tool, not advice. It is not a title search, a lien search, a survey or an inspection, and it does not replace any of them. If a figure here matters to a decision, verify it at the source. See Terms.