NY Property Records

253 West 125 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10027

Owner of record
OwnerApollo Theatre Rdvlpcp
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$1,218,150
Total assessed$5,052,600
Est. annual tax$543,761 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleArt Type (Seating Capcity over 400 seats)
Year built1913
Lot
Size0.40 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth50 × 200 ft
Lot sq ft17,454
Zoning
DistrictC4-4A, C4-7 (split lot)
Special district125th
FAR3.38 built · 4.0 max residential · 4.0 max commercial · 4.0 max facility
Zoning map6a
Recorded documents · 36
MEMORANDUM OF LEASE $58 Jul 1, 2025
lessor The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
lessee Apollo Theater Lessor 2 LLC
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE Jul 1, 2025
lessor Apollo Theater Lessor 2 LLC
lessee Apollo Theater Htc Tenant 2 LLC
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE Jul 1, 2025
lessor Apollo Theatre Redevelopment Corporation
lessee The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
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TERMINATION OF LEASE OR MEMO $50,973 Apr 28, 2016
lessor Banc Of America Historic New Venture LLC
lessee Apollo Theater Managing Member Inc
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AGREEMENT Aug 20, 2009
party 1 New York City Economic Development Corporation
party 2 The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.; The Apollo Theater Redevelopment Corporation +1
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AGREEMENT Jun 27, 2008
party 1 Apollo Theater Redevelopment Corporation; New York City Economic Development Corporation +1
party 2 The City Of New York
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AGREEMENT Nov 1, 2007
party 1 Apollo Theater Master Tenant LLC
party 2 Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.; Apollo Theater Lessor LLC +1
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE Nov 1, 2007
lessor The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
lessee Apollo Theater Lessor LLC
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE Nov 1, 2007
lessor Apollo Theater Master Tenant LLC
lessee Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.
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MEMORANDUM OF LEASE Nov 1, 2007
lessor Apollo Theater Lessor LLC
lessee Apollo Theater Master Tenant LLC
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AGREEMENT Aug 9, 2006
party 1 Empire State Development Corporation; New York City Economic Development Corporation +3
party 2 The City Of New York
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SUNDRY MISCELLANEOUS Jul 11, 2003
party 1 Nys Office Of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preser
party 2 Apollo Theater Foundation Inc; Apollo Theatre Redevelopment Corp
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT May 1, 2002
party 1 Apollo Theater Redevelopment Corporation; New York State Urbandevelopment Corporation
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AGREEMENT Apr 29, 2002
party 1 Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc.; Apollo Theatre Redevelopment Corporation
party 2 United States Department Of Commerce
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LEASE Dec 10, 1992
lessor/landlord Apollo Theatre Etc
lessee/tenant Apollo Theater Fdtninc
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Dec 10, 1992
mortgager/borrower Apollo Theatre Invstr Gp
mortgagee/lender Manufacturers Hnv Trco
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RELEASE Dec 10, 1992
party 1 City Of New York
party 2 Apollo Theater Fdtninc
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AGREEMENT Dec 10, 1992
party 1 Chemical Bank
party 2 Apolio Theatre Etc; Apollo Theater Foundatn
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 10, 1992
assignor/old lender Apollo Theatre Etc
assignee/new lender Apollo Theatre Fdtninc
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 10, 1992
assignor/old lender Apollo Theatre Investor
assignee/new lender Apollo Theater Foundatn
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LANDMARK DESIGNATION May 25, 1989
party 1 Landmarks Preserv/Cmmsn
party 2 City Of New York
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AGREEMENT Mar 29, 1988
party 1 Apollo Theatre Invstr Gp
party 2 Manufacturers Han Trco
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MORTGAGE $1,500,000 Mar 29, 1988
mortgagor/borrower Apollo Theatre Invstr Gp
mortgagee/lender City Of New York
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DEED Mar 28, 1988
grantor/seller Harlem Urban Dvlp Cp
grantee/buyer Apollo Theatre Rdvlpcp
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Mar 28, 1988
mortgager/borrower Apollo Theatr Invstrinc
mortgagee/lender Manufactyrers Hnv Trco
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MORTGAGE $5,570,000 Mar 16, 1987
mortgagor/borrower Apollo Theatre Etal
mortgagee/lender Manufacturers Hano Tr Co
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LEASE Nov 20, 1984
lessor/landlord Harlem Urban Dvlpmtcp.
lessee/tenant Apollo Theater Invtrgrp
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MORTGAGE $5,400,000 Nov 20, 1984
mortgagor/borrower Apollo Theatre Invstr Gp
mortgagee/lender Manufacturers Hanv Tr Co
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DEED Oct 19, 1982
grantor/seller Harpollo Corp.
grantee/buyer Harlem Urban Develop.Cp
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DEED Nov 19, 1981
grantor/seller 253 W 125 St Realtycorp; Glaser, Charlotte
grantee/buyer Harpollo Corp
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MISCELLANEOUS May 6, 1981
party 1 253 W 125 St Realtycorp; Apollo Theatre Aka
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MORTGAGE Mar 2, 1978
mortgagor/borrower 253 W 125 St Realtycorp
mortgagee/lender Harpollo Corp
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EASEMENT Mar 2, 1978
grantor/seller Harpollo Corp
grantee/buyer 253 W 125 St Realtycorp
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DEED Mar 2, 1978
grantor/seller Harpollo Corp
grantee/buyer 253 W 125 St Realtycorp
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DEED Oct 23, 1973
grantor/seller Brecher, Leo; Schiffman, Frank
grantee/buyer Harpollo Corp
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DEED May 27, 1968
grantor/seller Apollo Operations
grantee/buyer Brecher, Leo; Schiffman, Frank
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DOB violations — total 52 · open 3 · dismissed 38
Energy Grade - LL33 Dismissed Mar 6, 2026
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Mar 6, 2026
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Gas Piping - LL152 Dismissed Jan 8, 2026
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Dec 3, 2025
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Sep 26, 2025
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Elevators Active Aug 29, 2025
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Elevators Active Aug 29, 2025
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 29, 2025
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 29, 2025
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 11, 2024
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 25, 2023
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 25, 2023
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 11, 2023
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Elevators Dismissed Aug 11, 2023
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Boiler Dismissed Jun 30, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Boiler Dismissed Jun 30, 2023
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Active Nov 25, 2019
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 25, 2019
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 25, 2019
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 25, 2019
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ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Sep 6, 2019
VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Nov 14, 2018
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 3, 2012
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed Jan 1, 2012
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED Dismissed Dec 13, 2011
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 19, 2011
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 8, 2010
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Feb 27, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 29, 2009
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 23, 2008
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 23, 2008
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 19, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Oct 6, 2006
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CMQ-MARQUEE OTHER REQUIRED Dismissed Feb 2, 2006
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 6, 2006
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CMQ-MARQUEE OTHER REQUIRED Dismissed Apr 15, 2005
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 31, 2005
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Feb 20, 2004
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Feb 13, 2004
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CMQ-MARQUEE OTHER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 28, 2004
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 19, 2003
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CMQ-MARQUEE OTHER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 30, 2003
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 26, 2002
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CMQ-MARQUEE OTHER REQUIRED Dismissed Jan 16, 2002
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CMQ-MARQUEE OTHER REQUIRED Dismissed Apr 11, 2001
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 18, 2000
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Sep 16, 1997
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Mar 8, 1996
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Aug 29, 1995
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 18, 1994
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LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED Dismissed Mar 18, 1993
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Oct 12, 1989
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DOB complaints — total 13 · open 0 · closed 13
Demolition – unsafe/illegal/mechanical Closed Jul 29, 2025
Complaint 1700987
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Electrical wiring – defective/exposed Closed Oct 13, 2023
Complaint 1650862
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 13, 2023
Complaint 1650861
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Plumbing work – illegal/no permit Closed Oct 13, 2023
Complaint 1650863
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Category 6S Closed Feb 16, 2022
Complaint 1593167
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Storefront/sign/awning/marquee – illegal Closed Feb 16, 2022
Complaint 1593172
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Jan 25, 2022
Complaint 1591578
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Feb 15, 2020
Complaint 1536392
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Feb 13, 2014
Complaint 1365598
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 28, 2010
Complaint 1291900
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After-hours work – illegal Closed Sep 13, 2008
Complaint 1236305
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Electrical wiring – defective/exposed Closed Nov 16, 2006
Complaint 1180032
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Category 22 Closed May 29, 1997
Complaint 1049242
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No HPD violations on file.
Deed & identifiers
SBL1019310010
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001019310010

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253 West 125 Street, Manhattan is owned by Apollo Theatre Rdvlpcp per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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