659 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
BBL 2026750033 (Borough 2, Block 2675, Lot 33) · BIN 2094317, 2094318 · Last updated: · Melrose · ZIP 10455
Also recorded in city data as: 655 Prospect Ave · 661 Prospect Ave · 657 Prospect Ave · 6559 Prospect Ave
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
659 Prospect Avenue (Bronx, NY 10455; tax lot BBL 2026750033) is a government building (building class Y1: government / city building (subtype Y1)), built around 1900, on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,404,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There were 28 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
- Building class
- Y1 · Government / city building
- Year built · units
- 1900 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 5,000 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,404,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2026750033
- BIN
- 2094317, 2094318
- 6Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “659 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (BBL 2026750033)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/659-prospect-avenue-2026750033. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORKThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- Y1 – Government / city building (subtype Y1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Public facilities & institutionsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1900Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2001.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 5,000 sq ft (50 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 10,860 sq ft (incl. 10,860 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.17 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Landmark
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
- Identifiers
- BBL 2026750033 (Borough 2, Block 2675, Lot 33) · BIN 2094317, 2094318BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,404,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $1,081,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,081,800Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,404,000 | $1,081,800 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,334,000 | $1,050,300 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,266,000 | $1,019,700 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 0
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 6 open of 13
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-07-31 | 220252465 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2013-06-12 | $156,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-05-22 | 220291137 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2013-05-22 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-05-15 | 220289854 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2013-05-14 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2003-11-28 | 200682421 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-07-27 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2001-06-18 | 200646550 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-11-14 | $1,800 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2000-09-19 | 200638818 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2000-09-13 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2001-06-28 | 200677927 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2001-06-28 | — |
| Not open COMPLETED · 2001-07-11 | 200677990 BIS | SI | 2001-06-28 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-06-29 | 200613577 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-03-13 | $61,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2004-12-14 | 200613586 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-03-13 | $1,300,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2000-06-21 | 200608832 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-02-04 | $500,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2000-04-26 | 200431112 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1997-08-01 | $40,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1998-07-29 | 200354632 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1995-11-27 | $24,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 23
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-31 | 2014-07-31 | 220252465 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel storage | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-07-31 | 2013-11-01 | 220252465 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-07-31 | 2013-11-01 | 220252465 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-05-22 | 2014-01-21 | 220291137 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-05-15 | 2014-05-03 | 220289854 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-04-06 | 2006-04-06 | 200613577 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-11-28 | 2005-03-16 | 200682421 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-08-10 | 2003-03-16 | 200682421 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-07-30 | 2002-07-30 | 200613577 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-06-18 | 2002-06-18 | 200646550 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-06-07 | 2003-03-16 | 200613586 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2001-06-07 | 2002-04-01 | 200613586 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 23 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 11
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-01-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010109LL629107327 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629110136 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629110135 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629109522 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629109523 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629109843 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629109710 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629109711 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629110637 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291199563 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-06-09 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060994LL629100247 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: POP/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-03-23 | CLASS - 2 | B254,50,50A,36. 50-NEED TO CLEAN ALL THINGS OUT OF BOILER ROOM; 50A-NEED TO INSTALL SECOND SHUT OFF FOR SECOND EXIT DOOR FOR BOILER. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 32096300J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 9
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2022-07-05 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014025089M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2018-03-23 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER | FIRE DEPARTMENT | $0 / $0 / $0 | 032096300J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-12-11 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | CEDENO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0197454052 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-01-28 | Unspecified | ACEBO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0194651977 | |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2007-12-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FAILED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS | NYC FIRE DEPT ENG 73 LAD 42 | — / — / — | 011036141P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2007-07-16 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FAIL TO CONDUCT REQUIRED TEST INSPECTION | NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT | — / — / — | 011024467R |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2006-09-25 | — / — / — | 010856671J | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-07-09 | $250 / $250 / — | 0114052575 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-05-17 | $150 / $150 / — | 0114127081 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 28
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-08-13 |
| 2026-06-02 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-06-02 |
| 2026-05-29 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-29 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Paper License Plates | Closed | 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-05-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-05-16 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-05-16 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-04-28 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-04-28 |
| 2026-04-08 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-04-08 |
Showing 10 of 28 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Melrose: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Prospect Ave
- 665 Prospect Avenue (46 ft)
- 669 Prospect Avenue (83 ft)
- 671 Prospect Avenue (153 ft) (two open items)
- 687 Prospect Avenue (212 ft) (four open items)
- 638 Prospect Avenue (212 ft) (one open item)
- 634 Prospect Avenue (217 ft) (145 open items)
Same tax block (2675), closest first
- 701 Prospect Avenue (355 ft) (19 open items)
- 844 East 155th Street (381 ft) (88 open items)
- 835 East 155th Street (473 ft) (186 open items)
- 706 Union Avenue (508 ft) (five open items)
- 710 Union Avenue (0.10 mi) (two open items)
- 712 Union Avenue (0.11 mi) (10 open items)
Open-item counts as of November 8, 2026; each section lists its own dataset date. Machine-readable: JSON API · Markdown · Plain text · API & MCP docs