977 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
BBL 2023910062 (Borough 2, Block 2391, Lot 62) · BIN 2128925 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 977 A Brook Ave
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
977 Brook Avenue (Bronx, NY 10451; tax lot BBL 2023910062) is a property (building class Z7: miscellaneous (subtype Z7)), on a 2,964 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as AMERICAN PEN CORP.A NY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $11,640. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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
- AMERICAN PEN CORP.A NY CORP
- Building class
- Z7 · Miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,964 sq ft · M1-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $11,640 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2023910062
- BIN
- 2128925
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 3OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “977 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 (BBL 2023910062)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/977-brook-avenue-2023910062. 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)
- AMERICAN PEN CORP.A NY CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- Z7 – Miscellaneous (subtype Z7)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- —City Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 0
- Lot size
- 2,964 sq ft (25.98 ft × 115.99 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- M1-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.00 built / 0.00 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 2023910062 (Borough 2, Block 2391, Lot 62) · BIN 2128925BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $11,640The 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
- $5,238The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $5,034Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $11,640 | $5,238 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $11,300 | $5,085 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $11,000 | $4,950 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 2
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-01-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Metro North Commuterrr | Owasco River Railway, In; New York & Harlem Rrco | FT_2500000707950 |
| 1988-01-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | New York &Harlem Rrco; Owasco River Railwayinc; Penn Central Corp. | American Pencorp | FT_2490000707949 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2018-06-13 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V061318AEUHAZ100232 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 9
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-05-24 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM AS PER BC 406.7.8 & BC 1607.7.3 AT ENTIRE PERIMETER.; BC 406.7.8, COMPLY WITH CODE | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 39041616M |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-06-09 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35248780R ISSUED ON 03-12-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO C OF C FILED. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A C OF | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 35338778R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-05-02 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, BUILDING RECORDS INDICATE EAST OF MELROSE BRIDGE APPROX. LCC, PERMANENT ACCESS, MAINTENA | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 35304652X |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2018-05-01 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35248780R ISSUED ON 3/12/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35337656Y |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-07-26 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#39043016H ISSUED ON 6/17/2021 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.NO COFC ON FILE.REMEDY: | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35534868Z |
| Resolved Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED | 2021-05-24 | CLASS - 2 | LOT OCCUPIED AND BEING OPERATED AS MOTOR VEHICLES STORAGE/DEALERSHIP FACILITIES. OBSERVED MOTOR PARTS, CHEMICAL PLASTIC BARRELS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS. NO COFO ON FILE., DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OR AMEND C O | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39041615K |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2017-09-21 | CLASS - 1 | BLDG OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C OF O. NOTED: LOT OCCUPIED AS ADEAD STORAGE YARD W/O A C OF O. REMEDY: OBTAIN A VALID C OF O. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35248304X |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2017-09-21 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PREMISES IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER: NOTED: 1)FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM AS PER BC 406.7.8 & BC 1607.7.3. 2)UNSAFE/UNPERMITTED STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AT VARIOUS | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35248305H |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2017-09-21 | CLASS - 1 | BLDG OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C OF O. NOTED: LOT OCCUPIED AS ADEAD STORAGE YARD W/O A VALID C OF O. REMEDY: OBTAIN A VALID C OF O. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35248306J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 3 unpaid of 10
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2021-05-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 039041616M |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2018-06-09 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | AMERICAN PER CORP A NYC CORP | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 035338778R |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2018-05-02 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 035304652X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2021-07-26 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035534868Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2021-05-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 039041615K |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-02-01 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TRI COMPONENT PRODUCTS CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0206576563 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2018-05-01 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035337656Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-09-21 | Dept. Of Buildings | BUILDING OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035248304X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-09-21 | Dept. Of Buildings | BUILDING OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035248306J |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-09-21 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | AMERICAN PEN CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035248305H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Closed | 2026-05-28 |
| 2025-11-26 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking | Closed | 2025-11-26 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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