977a Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
BBL 2023910005 (Borough 2, Block 2391, Lot 5) · BIN 2128927, 2001622 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 977 A Brook Ave · 975 Brook Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
977a Brook Avenue (Bronx, NY 10451; tax lot BBL 2023910005) is a garage or parking property (building class G7: garage, gas station or parking (subtype G7)), on a 45,370 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as AMERICAN PEN CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,268,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- AMERICAN PEN CORP
- Building class
- G7 · Garage, gas station or parking
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 45,370 sq ft · M1-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,268,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2023910005
- BIN
- 2128927, 2001622
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “977a Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 (BBL 2023910005)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/977a-brook-avenue-2023910005. 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 CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- G7 – Garage, gas station or parking (subtype G7)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Parking facilitiesCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2019.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 0
- Lot size
- 45,370 sq ft (45.17 ft × 655.25 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 2023910005 (Borough 2, Block 2391, Lot 5) · BIN 2128927, 2001622BBL 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 2026-11-06; 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)
- $1,268,000The 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
- $570,600The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $492,570Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,268,000 | $570,600 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $975,000 | $438,750 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,478,000 | $665,100 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
| 1984-12-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Penn Central Corp.; New York & Harlem Rrco.; Owasco River Railway,Inc | Metro North Commuterrr | FT_2860000608686 |
| 1978-11-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 238 lots; price is for all of them | Bond Richard C (Trs); Penn Central Transportation Corp; Bonel Richard C Trs; Bond Richard C Trs; Blanchett Robert W Trs; Blanchett Robert W (Trs); Blanchette Robert W Trs; John Mcarthur Trs; Robert W Blanchette Trs; Mcarthur John Trs; Mcarthur John (Trs); Blonchette Robert W Trs; Penn Central Transportation Co; Penn Central Trnsportation Co; Penn Central Transportaion Co; Blanchette Robdert W (Trs); Bond C Richard Trs; Mc Arthur John Trs; Blonchett Robert W (Trs); Blanchette Robert A Trs; Richard C Bond Trs | Pen Central Corp; Penn Central Corp | BK_7820037600655 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 0 open of 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-04-04 | 200864886 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2004-06-22 | $5,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-28 | 2004-08-09 | 200864886 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 6
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 | 2021-05-20 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | DEMOLITION OF UNLAWFUL SHED/TEMPORARY STRUCTURE. OWNER IS DIRECTED TO IMMED RELOCATE/DEMOLISH UNLAWFUL SHED THAT IS BLOCKING THE PERMANENT METRO NORTH EASEMENT TO THE METRO NORTH SUBSTATION. THE SHED STRUCTURE HAS BEEN INSTALLED CONTRARY TO BLDG RECORDS. OWNER TO REMOVE SHED BY 5/28/2021 AND FILE FOR ALL NECESSARY PERMITS | V052021CRW20302BH |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2021-12-09 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | 1) IMMEDIATELY RELOCATE TEMPORARY TRAILER FROM METRO-NORTH EMERGENCY EASEMENT BLOCKING EMERGENCY ACCESS TO MTA ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION,TO THE EMERGECNY METRO-NORTH EASEMENT TOTHE ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION SERVING MTA AND DIRECTLY AFFECTING THE SAFETY OF THE METRO-NORTH RAILROAD AND THE SAFETY OF THE RIDING PUBLIC | V*120921IMEGNCY16544 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-12-26 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*122619AEUHAZ100285 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-12-26 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*122619AEUHAZ100287 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-12-26 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*122619AEUHAZ100286 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-12-26 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*122619AEUHAZ100288 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 12
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: DISMISSED · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-06-17 | CLASS - 1 | NOTED: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM AS PER BC 406.7.8 AND BC 1607.7.7.3 ALONG ENTIRE PERIMETER OF LOT., REPAIR AND/REPLACE; PROVIDE SAFETY BARRIER AS REQUIRED. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39043016H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-09-26 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PREMISES IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER:NOTED:(1)FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM AS PER BC406.7.8 AND BC1607.7.3 ALONG ENTIRE PERIMETER OF LOT.REM:MAKE SAFE COMPL WTIH ALL COD | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 35442271H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-09-26 | CLASS - 1 | I OBSERVED A 60 AMP OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE THAT IS NOT GROUNDED OR BONDED AS PER ARTICLE 250 IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, PROVIDE GROUNDING | $4,800 / $0 / $4,800 | 39010152L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-09-17 | CLASS - 1 | LOT OCCUPIED AND BEING OPERATED AS MOTOR VEHICLES DEAD STORAGE YARD WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY., OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39047718K |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2019-09-26 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS.AT TIME OF INSPECTOION BUILDING RECORDS INDICATEEAST OF MELROSE BRIDGE PERMANENT ACCESS,MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION E | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35442270X |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-09-26 | CLASS - 1 | I OBSERVED SIZE 6/3 AWG NON METALLIC CABLE USED AS SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS, IN USE IN A WET/DAMP LOCATION ON THE LINE SIDE OF THE SERVICE SWITCH VIOLATING ARTICLE 334.12 IN THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, CO | $1,600 / $0 / $1,600 | 39010153N |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-03-12 | 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 ALONG ENTIRE PERIMETER OF LOT.REM:MAKE SAFE IMMEDIATELY VACATE | $1,250 / $0 / $1,250 | 35248780R |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-11-07 | CLASS - 1 | UNLAWFUL ACTS FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER.RECORDS INDICATE NO APPLICATION WAS MADE TO CORRECT OR CERTIFY ECB#'S 39010152L,39010153N AND 39010151J.REMEDY:COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDERS. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35460643Z |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2021-11-01 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#39047718K ISSUED ON 09/17/21 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. BLDG OR OPEN LOT OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERT OF OCCUP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35564478K |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-09-26 | CLASS - 1 | I OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL METER, 60 AMP SERVICE SWITCH, SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS AND BRANCH CIRCUITS INSTALLED FOR A TRAILER/OFFICE ON SHIPPING LOT WITHOUT A PERMIT ON FILE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS COVE | $800 / $0 / $800 | 39010151J |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-12-19 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION I OBSERVED AT FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM AS PER BC 406.7.8 & BC1607.7.3(A LANE)ENTIRE PERIMETER OF NOT NEE | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 35461361P |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-11-08 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION (1)FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VEHICLE BARRIER SYSTEM AS PER BC 406.7.8 AND BC 1607.7.3 ALONG ENTIRE PERIMETER OF LOT NEED TO M | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 35459483K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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