491 Broadway, Manhattan

Turn-of-the-century SoHo loft co-op where commercial street traffic and vendor activity define the immediate surroundings.

A 10-unit loft building dating to 1896 in SoHo. Managing agent records point to William Colavito Inc, with officer entries matching recent unit buyer Amir Karimpour. While private co-op disputes stay in-house, street-level retail traffic along Broadway drives the surrounding block experience. Three things to know:

Broadway commercial traffic drives heavy curb activity right outside. 523 illegal-parking complaints and 175 vendor-enforcement calls were logged within three blocks over the last year. The parking calls lean heavily toward posted sign violations (243) and blocked hydrants (100) along the commercial strip rather than long-term stored cars. For Broadway-facing lofts, daytime deliveries and sidewalk vendors are part of the daily rhythm.

Surrounding block density creates late-night sound. 223 residential noise calls were logged within three blocks over the past 12 months, with 193 specifically for loud music and parties. While the building's internal noise calls are rare, surrounding SoHo nightlife and loft density generate noticeable weekend sound.

A 10-unit footprint means capital obligations are shared closely. Recent transactions show active unit sales, including a $3.275M transfer in August 2025 following a $4.7M sale in June 2024. With only 10 residential units in the structure, capital projects and operating cost changes are distributed across a tight base of owners.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• Five vendor enforcement complaints logged directly at this address in April and May 2026.
• Four vehicle horn complaints recorded at this building over two days in late November 2025.
• Head officer filings match a 2022 unit purchase record in the building.

491 Broadway is a 10-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1004840026). This building is associated with 491 Broadway Realty Corp. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1896, this elevator apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

The building last changed hands on August 7, 2025 for $3,275,000, according to recorded deeds.

Brix score: 84/100. View the Building Report on Brix.

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