100 B'way
Composite verdict
100 Broadway is a 130-year-old, 23-floor commercial office building built in 1896, owned by NW 100 BROADWAY PROPERTY OWNER LLC — it is not a residential building (units: 0, type: Office). HPD registration data is unavailable, which is expected for a commercial property, and rent stabilization data is also unavailable. Anyone considering signing a lease here should understand they are entering a commercial lease arrangement, not a residential tenancy, which means NYC residential tenant protections — including rent stabilization, HPD enforcement, and standard lease rider requirements — do not apply. The immediate area shows 25 NYPD incidents in the past 12 months (17 felonies, dominated by 16 counts of Grand Larceny), 1,850 total 311 calls led by 1,094 Vendor Enforcement complaints, and 134 noise complaints graded as very high street/sidewalk noise activity.
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- 16 of the 25 NYPD incidents within 150 meters were Grand Larceny — what security measures does the building have in place (lobby access control, cameras, package/mail handling) to protect tenants and their property?
- The building was built in 1896 and is 130 years old — what major infrastructure systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades and current inspection certifications?
- 311 records show 1,094 Vendor Enforcement complaints in the immediate area over the past 12 months — what is the typical street-level environment outside the building during business hours, and how does that affect building access and deliveries?
- Noise data shows 134 complaints in the past 12 months graded as very high activity, with 105 of those classified as street/sidewalk noise — what sound attenuation exists in the office floors, and have tenants raised noise concerns in the past?
- HPD registration is not on file for this building, consistent with its commercial classification — can you provide the current Certificate of Occupancy, and does it permit the intended use of the leased space?
- This is a commercial lease with no rent stabilization protections — what are the lease terms for rent escalation, renewal options, and early termination, and will you provide a full draft lease for attorney review before signing?
- Inspect the building's common areas, lobby, elevator cabs, and stairwells for visible signs of deferred maintenance — given the 1896 construction date, look specifically for aging infrastructure: exposed wiring, water staining, worn finishes, and elevator condition certificates posted in each cab.
- Walk the immediate block perimeter at the time of day you would typically arrive and leave — assess the street-level vendor activity, sidewalk congestion, and noise levels firsthand, given 105 street/sidewalk noise complaints and 1,094 Vendor Enforcement 311 calls in the past year.
- Test all building access points (main entrance, freight entrance, after-hours entry) and confirm the intercom, key fob, or security desk procedures — particularly relevant given 16 Grand Larceny incidents recorded within 150 meters in the past 12 months.
100 B'way sits in Manhattan, ZIP 10005. The closest subway is Wall St (4,5) (1-minute walk), served by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, E, J, R, W, and Z lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 160 restaurants, 91 cafes, 36 groceries, and 16 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include Leadership and Public Service High School (grades 9 to 12), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 134 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 77/100 safety score.
- Vendor Enforcement: 1,094
- Illegal Parking: 161
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk: 105
- Noise: 95
- Homeless Person Assistance: 33
~1 block 300m
~2-3 blocks
- PETIT LARCENY: 108
- GRAND LARCENY: 51
- HARRASSMENT 2: 29
- ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES: 17
- OTHER OFFENSES RELATED TO THEFT: 10
- Jan 26, 2018 "VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST"
- Jan 26, 2018 "VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST"
- Jan 26, 2018 "VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2016 CAT 1 INSP/TST"
- CHARLESPATRICK & K JEWELERS INC.
- DOLIN, ROBERT B
- ANCOR GOLD INC
- P.S. M094
- Battery Park City School
- Spruce Street School
- New York City Charter School of the Arts
- Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
- P.S. M094
- Leadership and Public Service High School
- High School of Economics and Finance
- New York City Charter School of the Arts
- Wall St (4,5)
- Broad St (J,Z)
- Rector St (R,W)
- Wall St (2,3)
- Rector St (1)
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