1176 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3029450008 (Borough 3, Block 2945, Lot 8) · BIN 3330352, 3331893 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 1188 Metropolitan Ave · 222 226 Varick Ave · 1176 1188 Metropolitan Ave · 222 Varick Ave
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1176 Metropolitan Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3029450008) is a garage or parking property (building class G4: garage, gas station or parking (subtype G4)), built around 1930, on a 8,398 sq ft lot zoned M3-1. City tax records list the owner as DIECOR REALTY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,564,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, five active ECB violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 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
- DIECOR REALTY CORP
- Building class
- G4 · Garage, gas station or parking
- Year built · units
- 1930 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 8,398 sq ft · M3-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,564,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3029450008
- BIN
- 3330352, 3331893
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 5Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 7OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1176 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3029450008)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1176-metropolitan-avenue-3029450008. 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)
- DIECOR REALTY CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- G4 – Garage, gas station or parking (subtype G4)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Transportation & utilityCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1930Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2007, 1997.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 8,398 sq ft (114.1 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 7,200 sq ft (incl. 7,200 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.86 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 3029450008 (Borough 3, Block 2945, Lot 8) · BIN 3330352, 3331893BBL 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 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,564,000The 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
- $703,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $579,420Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,564,000 | $703,800 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,444,000 | $649,800 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,327,000 | $597,150 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-12-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 222 Varick Avenue Realty Corp | Diecor Realty Corp | FT_3920004205192 |
| 1992-07-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 222 Varick Ave Rltycorp | 222varick Ave Rlty Corp | FT_3390001707639 |
| 1990-04-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kaplan, Joel S | 222 Varick Ave Rltycorp | FT_3110001537711 |
| 1980-12-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Petroleum Heat & Power Co Inc | Bandolene Fuels Inc | BK_8030120501786 |
| 1980-10-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Burns Bros Inc | Petroleum Heat & Power Co Inc | BK_8030119301896 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 4 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 · 2011-04-27 | 320288844 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-03-29 | $10,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2003-12-09 | 301639902 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2003-10-22 | $120,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-03-24 | 300832810 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-02-03 | $100,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1998-04-27 | 300356362 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1994-07-15 | $50,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-04-04 | 320299869 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-04-26 | $49,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2012-02-06 | 320010689 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-04-27 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-12-28 | 310222602 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-11-13 | $57,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-01-21 | 310120213 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-03-27 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-02-14 | 302238987 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-10-27 | $134,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1997-06-19 | 300322540 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1994-01-25 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1997-06-19 | 300322559 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1994-01-25 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1991-07-11 | 300083004 BIS | SI | 1991-03-07 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1991-07-11 | 300082960 BIS | SI | 1991-03-07 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 19
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-30 | 2012-06-29 | 320299869 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-06-16 | 2011-07-16 | 320299869 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-04-27 | 2012-04-26 | 320288844 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-02-04 | 2012-02-04 | 300356362 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2010-09-29 | 2011-09-29 | 310222602 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-01-12 | 2011-01-01 | 302238987 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2009-07-06 | 2010-05-01 | 320010689 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-04-30 | 2010-01-01 | 310222602 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2008-12-01 | 2009-01-01 | 310222602 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-04-15 | 2008-05-01 | 310120213 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-12-18 | 2008-06-26 | 302238987 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2006-11-27 | 2007-11-20 | 302238987 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 19 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; 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 VPW-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-WORK WITHOUT PERMIT-ACTIVE | 2007-10-11 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VPW101107C01AA09 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 5 active of 9
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2024-09-11 | CLASS - 2 | ATOI AT EXPOSURE #4 OBSERVED A METAL AND FABRIC AWNING IN DISREPAIR., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 39124507R |
| Active DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2024-09-11 | CLASS - 2 | ATOI OBSERVED ELECTRICAL POWER AND SWITCHING SUPPLIED TO A NEWLY INSTALLED MINI SPLIT HVAC SYSTEM AT EXPOSURE#4 DEPARTMENT RECORDS REVEAL NO PERMIT WAS FILED FOR THE DESCRIBED SCOPE OF WORK. PRIOR ELECTICAL PER | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 39124505N |
| Active DEFAULT · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2010-12-07 | CLASS - 2 | ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C OF O (CO). NOTED: ALT 1 JOB #30035636Z HAS NO AMENDED CO & NO AMENDED CO PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. AT 2ND FL,FOUND FULLY FUNCTIONING OFFICE. | $2,500 / $4,085 / $0 | 34885013L |
| Active IN VIOLATION · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2007-10-11 | Non-Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT ILLEGAL WORK NOTED 8FTH PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION FENCE ERECTED AT 2 SIDES OF CORNER LOT PROPERTY FOR ENCLOSING A PERMIT JOB 302238987 (ALT2) FOR REMOVE OF EXISTING 1-4000GAL TANK AND INSTALL 4 NEW | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34643430K |
| Active WRITTEN OFF | 2007-04-18 | Hazardous | FENCE DOES NOT CONFORM TO CODE. NOTED:AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CYCLONE FENCE APPROX 6'HT. AT SITE INSTALLING OF NEW IN GROUND TANKS IN PROGRESS EXCAVATION IN PROGRESS.(PER # 302238987)REMEDY:REPLACE FENCE AS | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 34565183L |
| Resolved STIPULATION/IN-VIO · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2020-04-03 | CLASS - 3 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.I OBSERVED GAS STATION PRICES SIGN INSTALLED UNDER5 FT FROM CURB TO THE BOTTOM OF SIGN.SIGN IS BLOCKING PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC ON SIDEWALK.REMEDY:MAINTAIN BUILDING/COMPLY W/BUILDING CODE. | $250 / $250 / $0 | 35486828K |
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 2007-04-18 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO PROVIDE CONTRACTOR SIGN. NOTED: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION NO SIGNS POSTED AT SITE. REMEDY: PROVIDE SIGN AS PER CODE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34565184N |
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 2007-04-18 | Hazardous | NO D.O.T PERMIT POSTED. NOTED: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NO SIGNS POSTED OR PRESENT, D.O.T PERMIT MUST BE POSTED STORAGE TANK ON SIDEWALK REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT OR PROOF OF AS PER CODE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34565186R |
| Resolved DEFAULT · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1994-03-14 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT IN THAT HAVING ERCETED 2-40 FOOT 10FT. HIGH (APPROX.) CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS AT THE SOUTH AND EAST SECTIONS OF THE ROOF TO CREATE A 2 FLOOR EXTENSION. REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK. OBTAIN PERMITS O | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 34105967M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 7 unpaid of 76
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 Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | JJ KANG ENTERPRISES INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014212192Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-03-18 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | ELITE ACTION FIRE | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 001021886P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-09-11 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | DIECOR REALTY CORP | $3,125 / $0 / $3,125 | 039124507R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-09-11 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | DIECOR REALTY CORP | $6,250 / $0 / $6,250 | 039124505N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2022-07-11 | Sanitation Piu | SPILLAGE FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE 1ST OFFENSE | SANCHEZ | $200 / $0 / $200 | 047255465H |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2021-12-08 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | DEPARTMENT OF FUEL OIL | $600 / $0 / $600 | 011780427X |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2019-06-26 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES | METRO GARAGE | $1,500 / $0 / $1,500 | 011675559N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED | 2026-02-05 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | UNREGISTERED GASOLINE DISPENSING STATION 1ST OFFENSE | JJ KANG ENTERPRISE INC C O J | $400 / $400 / $0 | 000694716M |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2025-06-19 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | THANKSGIVING TRUCKING INC | $350 / $0 / $350 | 001035625Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2025-04-01 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | ABF FRIEGHT SYSTEMS INC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 001027554X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2025-02-04 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | DEPARTMENT OF FUEL OIL | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014169045N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2025-01-09 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | BSD NY ENTERPRISES INC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 000991077X |
Showing 12 of 76 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | DOT | Street Sign - Dangling – Stop | Closed | 2026-07-29 |
| 2026-03-26 | DSNY | Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles | Closed | 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-01-28 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-07 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Metropolitan Ave
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- 1196 Metropolitan Avenue (four open items)
- 1150 Metropolitan Avenue (39 open items)
- 1202 Metropolitan Avenue (five open items)
- 1109 Metropolitan Avenue (three open items)
- 1250 Metropolitan Avenue (69 open items)
- 1101 Metropolitan Avenue (six open items)
- 1093 Metropolitan Avenue
- 1075 Metropolitan Avenue (23 open items)
- 1281 Metropolitan Avenue (three open items)
Same tax block (2945)
- 210 Varick Avenue (two open items)
- 222 Varick Avenue (four open items)
- 1194 Metropolitan Avenue (four open items)
- 1202 Metropolitan Avenue (five open items)
- 1196 Metropolitan Avenue (four open items)
All properties on Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11237 (Bushwick (West))
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