204 Wythe Avenue
Analysis
The property shows solid financial metrics and no outstanding penalties, but the residential over‑building and existing violations create a moderate risk profile.
The good
- no enforcement or safety violation penalties owed
- no legal proceedings and not on tax lien list
- market value on record ($57,626,000) exceeds assessed value ($25,931,700)
- recent arm's‑length sale in 2011 at $27,502,437
The bad
- building is over‑built for residential use (built FAR 4.49 exceeds residential limit 3)
- five open violations remain
- medium assessed risk driven by the over‑built condition
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 4.49, against a residential limit of 3.00 — it is over that limit by 1.49. 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 5 violations are currently open across 232 residential units, with $0.00 outstanding. For a building of this age that is a modest figure.
Last recorded sale
Recorded at $27,502,437 on 15 Nov 2011 — $118,545 per residential unit, $112 per built square foot, 1.06× the assessed value.
Assessed value trend
Assessed value has risen 1.9% across the 5 assessment years on record (2023 to 2027), standing at $25,931,700. 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 | 4.49 |
|---|---|
| Residential limit | 3.00 |
| Commercial limit | 2.00 |
| Community-facility limit | 3.00 |
Development headroom (calculated) calculated
| Highest permitted ratio | 3.00 |
|---|---|
| Unused ratio | -1.49 |
| Unused buildable area | — |
| Lot area | 54,850 sq ft |
Value & taxes
Assessment
| Assessed total | $25,931,700 |
|---|---|
| Assessed land | $2,344,950 |
| Assessed building | $23,586,750 |
| Market value on record | $57,626,000 |
| Assessed as % of market | 45.0% |
Tax
| Tax class | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxable assessed | $25,931,700 |
| Tax rate | 12.502% |
| Estimated annual levy | $3,241,981.13 |
| Tax exemption (assessed value) | 421-a — $25,037,100 (through 2042) |
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 | $25,931,700 | — |
| 2026 | $25,394,400 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $30,440,250 | -16.6% |
| 2024 | $25,626,600 | +18.8% |
| 2023 | $25,446,150 | +0.7% |
Building & occupancy
Structure
| Year built | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 7 |
| Building area | 246,069 sq ft |
| Residential area | 207,069 sq ft |
| Commercial area | 39,000 sq ft |
Occupancy
| Total units | 235 |
|---|---|
| Residential units | 232 |
| Rent-stabilized | 229 |
| Free Market / Other | 3 |
| Storefronts | 1 |
| Residential Avg unit size | 893 sq ft (calculated) |
| Commercial Avg unit size | 13,000 sq ft (calculated) |
| Building class | D6 |
Neighborhood, risk & energy
Neighborhood & transit
| Nearest subway | Bedford Av (L) — 0.3 mi |
|---|---|
| School district | 14 |
| Police precinct | 94 |
| Nearest firehouse | Engine 221/Ladder 104 — 161 South 2nd Street |
Location risk
| Flood zone | Minimal hazard (Zone X) |
|---|---|
| Hurricane evacuation zone | Zone 3 |
| Environmental restriction | Hazardous materials |
| Cleanup site | Environmental cleanup site (completed) |
| Evictions on record | 2 (most recent 2020) |
Energy & emissions
| Energy use intensity | 40.5 kBtu/ft² |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse-gas emissions | 944 metric tons/yr |
Comparable sales
| Address | Sale date | Price | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Kent Avenue | 2025-09-10 | $30,500,000 | 54,000 | $565 |
Record activity
Compliance calculated
| Open violations | 5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Permits / alterations | 46 |
| Recorded documents | 42 |
| 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 | Sm Wythe LLC |
|---|---|
| Parcel | 3023410009 |
| Block | 2341 |
| Lot | 9 |
| Mortgage on record | $40,000,000 (2014) — Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company |
| Fixture liens | 4 active fixture liens |
Last recorded transfer
| Date | 15 Nov 2011 |
|---|---|
| Recorded price | $27,502,437 |
| Price per unit | $118,545 |
| Price vs assessed | 1.06× |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2019 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT E7N, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| 24 Jun 2019 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT E7N, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| 10 Jun 2019 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS , IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| 8 Apr 2019 | Housing | C | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 F AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7U, 7th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| 1 Apr 2019 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2TE, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT EAST |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | Loud Talking | Noise - Commercial | Closed | 20 Jul 2026 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Driver Complaint - Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | In Progress | — |
| 4 Jul 2026 | ENTIRE BUILDING | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Micromobility Device Store | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 31 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Broken Sidewalk | Sidewalk Condition | Closed | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | Closed | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Other Store (Non-Food | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Graffiti | Graffiti | Open | — |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Lights From Parking Lot Shining On Building | Emergency Response Team (ERT | Closed | 29 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | Non-Chronic | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | 4 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Non-Chronic | Homeless Person Assistance | Closed | 30 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Aug 2025 | DOOR | DOOR/WINDOW | Closed | 24 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Graffiti | Graffiti | Closed | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 7 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Nov 2024 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Leak (Use Comments) (WA2 | Water System | Closed | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Sep 2024 | Trash | Dirty Condition | Closed | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | MOLD | UNSANITARY CONDITION | Closed | 31 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | Replacement Basket | Litter Basket Request | Closed | 22 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | Graffiti | Graffiti | Closed | 2 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Jul 2024 | Sign | Obstruction | Closed | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Jun 2024 | Restaurant | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2023 | Paper License Plates | Illegal Parking | Closed | 3 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property | Elevator | Closed | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Blocked Hydrant | Illegal Parking | Closed | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 3 Aug 2023 | N/A | Bike/Roller/Skate Chronic | Closed | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Graffiti | Graffiti | Closed | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Jul 2023 | Blocking Street | Overgrown Tree/Branches | Closed | 2 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Jul 2023 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 4 Jul 2023 | In Public | Drinking | Closed | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | Trash | Dirty Condition | Closed | 8 Jun 2023 |
| 15 May 2023 | Blocking Street | Overgrown Tree/Branches | Closed | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 7 May 2023 | Blocking Street | Overgrown Tree/Branches | Closed | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Feb 2023 | Noise: Alarms (NR3 | Noise | Closed | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | Closed | 31 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Jan 2023 | Removal Request | Illegal Dumping | Closed | 10 Jan 2023 |
| 28 Dec 2022 | Garage/Parking Lot | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 29 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2022 | Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service | Elevator | Closed | 18 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Oct 2022 | Recycling - Paper | Missed Collection | Closed | 26 Oct 2022 |
| 8 Oct 2022 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 8 Oct 2022 |
| 24 Sep 2022 | Trash | Dirty Condition | Closed | 28 Sep 2022 |
| 21 Sep 2022 | With License Plate | Abandoned Vehicle | Closed | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | For One Address | New Tree Request | Closed | 26 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Jan 2022 | Hitting Building | Overgrown Tree/Branches | Closed | 25 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Dec 2021 | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Closed | 31 Dec 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2021 | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Closed | 24 Dec 2021 |
| 21 Dec 2021 | Blocked Bike Lane | Illegal Parking | Closed | 21 Dec 2021 |
| 20 Dec 2021 | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Closed | 29 Dec 2021 |
| 13 Dec 2021 | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Request Large Bulky Item Collection | Closed | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 8 Nov 2021 | Retail Store | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 9 Nov 2021 |
Showing the 50 most recent of 110. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 2021 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE INTERIOR FIT OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 4 May 2021 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | INTERIOR FIT OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR, INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES, MODIFICATION TO SPRINKLERS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 29 Apr 2021 | General Construction | Signed-off | INTERIOR FIT OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR WITH NEW DOORS AND PARTITIONS, NEW CEILING AND LIGHTING, NEW FURNITURE AND FINISHES. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 25 Apr 2021 | Sign | Signed-off | ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - PEACHY. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 4 Sep 2019 | Sign | Signed-off | ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - VAN LEEUWEN - NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 4 Jun 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 16 Jan 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 16 Jun 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Sep 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Sep 2015 | SG | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Aug 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 23 Jul 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 23 Apr 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 10 Apr 2014 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Feb 2014 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Sep 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 1 Aug 2013 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 30 May 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 18 Apr 2013 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Apr 2013 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Apr 2013 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Nov 2012 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 4 Oct 2012 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 4 Oct 2012 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 25 Sep 2012 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 25 Sep 2012 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 14 Sep 2012 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 14 Sep 2012 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 31 Jul 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Jul 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 21 May 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 21 May 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 21 May 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 16 Apr 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Apr 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Apr 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Apr 2012 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Mar 2012 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Mar 2012 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Feb 2012 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Feb 2012 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| — | A2 | IN PROCESS | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2025 | Agreement | $89,500,000 | — | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 5 Aug 2024 | M&CON | $89,000,000 | — | — |
| 14 Oct 2021 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Mortgage | $40,000,000 | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Agreement | $100,000,000 | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | AL&R | $100,000,000 | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 23 Jun 2014 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 24 Apr 2014 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 24 Apr 2014 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 25 Mar 2014 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 6 May 2013 | Agreement | $16,890,447 | — | — |
| 6 May 2013 | Mortgage | $9,958,695 | — | — |
| 26 Jul 2012 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 26 Jul 2012 | Mortgage | $26,359,553 | — | — |
| 26 Jul 2012 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 26 Jul 2012 | AL&R | $60,000,000 | — | — |
| 26 Jul 2012 | Mortgage | $16,890,447 | — | — |
| 8 Feb 2012 | ZONE | — | — | — |
| 8 Feb 2012 | CERT | — | — | — |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Mortgage | $16,750,000 | — | — |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Deed | $27,502,437 | — | — |
| 7 Jun 2011 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 20 Jun 2008 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 11 Apr 2002 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 11 Feb 2002 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Satisfaction of mortgage | — | — | — |
| 14 May 1985 | LEAS | — | — | — |
| 14 May 1985 | Deed | — | — | — |
| 14 May 1985 | Mortgage | $2,500,000 | — | — |
| 19 Apr 1985 | MISC | — | — | — |
About this page
Compiled from New York City public records — data retrieved 6 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.