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Penn Station
40.750588, -73.993584
518 12 Avenue, Manhattan
Manhattan • Block 01090 • Lot 0001 • Zip: 10036
Condition
What the city currently has open against this building, counted from its own records.
Address
Primary address:
518 12 Avenue, Manhattan
Borough:
Manhattan
Zip code:
10036
Block:
01090
Lot:
0001
BBL:
1010900001
Unified address ID:
1010900001
Land use and zoning
Land use:
Public Facilities & Institutions
Zoning:
C6-4 (Commercial)
Ownership:
Fully tax-exempt property
Lot type:
Corner
Lot area:
27,700 sq ft
Lot dimensions:
208 ft x 154 ft
Built FAR:
12.69
Max residential FAR:
10
Max commercial FAR:
10
Max facility FAR:
10
School district:
2
Flood hazard:
In the 2015 preliminary FEMA flood hazard area
Building
Building class:
Miscellaneous - Foreign Government (Z4)
Year built:
1961
Last altered:
1961
Floors:
19
Total units:
4
Residential units:
0
Building area:
351,438 sq ft
Building dimensions:
209 ft x 179 ft
Basement:
None/No Basement
Owner:
PEOPLE'S REP OF CHINA
Latest assessment
Assessment year:
2018/19
Tax class:
All Others
Market value:
$61,705,000
Total assessment:
$27,767,250
Land assessment:
$2,925,000
Exempt total:
$27,767,250
Assessment owner:
PEOPLE'S REP OF CHINA
Neighborhood
The area this lot falls inside, and the commute Hoodkit measures from it.
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
District
Manhattan
Getting around
Estimated 6 days ago- Times Square 17 min 10 walking, 7 riding
- Penn Station 18 min 10 walking, 8 riding
- Grand Central 25 min 10 walking, 15 riding
- Union Square 28 min 10 walking, 18 riding
- Fulton Street 30 min 10 walking, 20 riding
- Downtown Brooklyn 35 min 10 walking, 25 riding
Around this address
Transit and places within 0.5 miles of the lot.
Getting out
Railroad
1.39 mi
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6
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8
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Grand Central
40.755162, -73.975455
2.66 mi
5
3
10
4
Long Island City
40.741343, -73.957639
Ferry
0.23 mi
SG
Midtown West 39th St-Pier 79
40.760323, -74.004075
2.00 mi
ER
RS
AS
SB
East 34th Street
40.743912, -73.970731
2.43 mi
AS
RR
Long Island City
40.748420, -73.957725
Bus
0.03 mi
M50
M12
12 AV/W 43 ST
40.762552, -74.000157
0.04 mi
M42
W 42 ST/12 AV
40.761953, -74.000937
0.04 mi
M42
W 42 ST/12 AV
40.761908, -74.001056
Citi Bike
Places nearby
Elder
No description yet
Sullivan Street Bakery
No description yet
Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant
Compact diner serving up basic Mexican dishes along with burgers & breakfast fare.
Rudy's Bar & Grill
A neighborhood staple since 1933, this tavern is known for its no-frills atmosphere & free hot dogs.
The History
No description yet
Greywind
Greywind is a cozy restaurant in the heart of New York City, offering a modern twist on classic American dishes. With...
Chef's Table At Brooklyn Fare
No description yet
Little Pie Company
No-frills bakery specializing in scratch-made pies in three sizes, plus cakes, cookies & muffins.
Activity
Sales, filings, permits and violations from every dataset, in one order.
2025
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DOB violation Oct 10, 2025
C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
STRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLIANT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED A SECTION OF MASONRY MARBLE TILE APPROXIMATELY 10'X4...
2023
2022
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HPD violation Feb 15, 2022
Class A
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION ...
2021
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Alteration Type III
SITE SAFETY PLAN TO SATISFY THE REQUIRED ITEM IN BIS UNDERLYING APPLICATION #140987010. NO CHANGE OF EXISTING ZONING ...
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Alteration Type II
EMERGENCY REPAIR FACADE AT EXTERIOR WALL. NO CHANGE OF EXISTING ZONING USE GROUP, OCCUPANCY GROUP OR MEANS OF EGRESS.
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HPD violation Apr 1, 2021
Class A
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION ...
2019
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DOB violation Sep 6, 2019
ACJ1-(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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DOB violation Sep 6, 2019
ACJ1-(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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DOB violation Sep 6, 2019
ACJ1-(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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DOB violation Sep 6, 2019
ACJ1-(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
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DOB violation Sep 6, 2019
ACJ1-(PRIVATE RESIDENCE) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
VIO ISSUED TO PRIV RES ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST
2018
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CLASS - 2
PERMANENT DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIALPURPOSES. DOB RECORDS COFO #103977181 INDICATE ...
2017
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HPD violation Nov 6, 2017
Class I
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27...
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CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION THAT COOLING TOWER 1000003849 HAS BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED & DISINFECTED & THAT A ...
2016
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HPD violation Oct 24, 2016
Class I
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27...
2015
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HPD violation Oct 1, 2015
Class I
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27...
2008
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HPD violation Jun 19, 2008
Class A
D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WALLS OF NORTHWEST FIRE STAIRS B 6 T...
2003
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Alteration Type III
Renovate exterior facade. No change to use, occupancy or egress.
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Alteration Type III
INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 550' DURING FACADE REPAIR NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
2002
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Non-Hazardous
79##/ 79 - OPERATING ELEVATOR W/O AN EQUIPMENT USE - PERMIT, (CERT) REM. CALL - 212 - 312 - 8732 TO ARRANGE FOR APPOI...
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Non-Hazardous
NO DESIGN DWG FOR SCAFFOLD AT TIME OF INSP OF THE ABOVE PREMESIS SCAFFOLD WAS ERECTED ALONG 12TH AVE AND W 42 ST AND ...
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Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. DEFECT IS: PIPE SCAFFOLDING ERECTED WITHOUT HORIZONTAL SUPPORTS TO THE WALL AT TOP AND MIDDLE AR...
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Alteration Type III
INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SCAFFOLD 487' LONG BY 45' HIGH DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPA...
1995
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Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.TO WIT.METAL FLASHING AT 7 STORY NORTH LOOSE AND DEFECTIVE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR PEDE...
The most recent 6 events from each dataset, so no one source takes the axis. Each tab holds the full record.
Property Contacts
Contact information aggregated from multiple government sources
2
Building Permits
Owner information from Department of Buildings filings
Owner
CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE PRC
QIAOCUN LU
Owner
Consulate General of P.R.China
Jin Geng Zhong
Owner
CONSULATE GNRL PEOPLES REP/CHINA
YEE WU CHANG
Owner
GOV'T OF THE PEOPLES REB OF CHIN
YEE YI DONG
Owner
Consulate General of China
Jin Geng Zhong
Owner
CONSULATE GENERAL OF CHINA
SIAO-BO CHEN
Owner
Princton General Contracting
Edward Miller
3
Recent Building Permits
Owner information from recent DOB NOW filings
Owner
Not Applicable
FRESH MEADOWS, NY, 11365
Owner
DORIA, INC
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY, 11101
Owner
NEW AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION INC
WESTFIELD, NJ, 07090
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Deed Records
Parties from ACRIS deed and mortgage records
GRANTOR/SELLER
00000
GRANTEE/BUYER
00000
PARTY 2
PARTY 2
PARTY 1
GRANTEE/BUYER
GRANTOR/SELLER
PARTY 1
PARTY 1
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Property Records
Owner information from assessment and PLUTO records
Assessment Owner
PLUTO Owner