1259 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3029960033 (Block 2996, Lot 33) · BIN 3070638 · Last updated:
Summary
1259 Flushing Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1931, on a 4,000 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as SHONGBEN LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,046,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- SHONGBEN LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2001.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 4,000 sq ft (62.5 ft × 91.83 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,479 sq ft (incl. 4,479 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M1-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.12 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 3029960033 (Borough 3, Block 2996, Lot 33) · BIN 3070638BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,046,000The 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
- $470,700The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $409,580Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,046,000 | $470,700 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,001,000 | $450,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $944,000 | $424,800 | 4 |
| 2024 | Final | $857,000 | $385,650 | 4 |
| 2023 | Final | $820,000 | $369,000 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Shong Realty, Llc | Shongben Llc; Shongpaul Llc | 2021040900743001 |
| 2003-08-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Shong Corp. | Shong Realty, Llc. | 2003102000735001 |
| 2000-11-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Peppers, Lu Ann | Shong Corp | FT_3950007498595 |
| 1991-12-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Vrachopoulos, Thomas; Vrachopoulos, Steven | Peppers, Lu Ann | FT_3850001658185 |
| 1975-06-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2118 lots; price is for all of them | Finance Adim Of City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of New York; Finance Administ City Of New York; Finance Admin Of C Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; City Of Ny; Commisoner Of Finance Of N Y; Finance Admin City Of New York; Finance Admin; Fin Admin Of City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Of City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of City Ny; Fin Admin Of City Ny; Fin Admin Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance; The Finance Administration Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administration Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of City Ofn Y; Finance Administrator The City Of New York; Finance Administ Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of The City Of N Y; Finance Administorator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admino F The City Of Ny; Finance Administration Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Of N Y; Finance Adminis Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admn Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The Cityo Fny; Fin Admin; Financeadmin City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administration City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Of N Y; The City Of New York (Finance Of Administration); Finance Administrator The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Adminsitrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of N Y; Finance Admini City Of Ny; Finance Admin-City Of Ny; Finance Admin The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Of New York; Finance Admin City; Finance Admin City Ny; Finance Admin Of City Of Ny; Finance Adminstrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of The City O Fny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admininstrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Ofny; The Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Fianance Admin City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of Newy Ork; The Finance Admin City Of Ny; Finance Administrator City Of Ny; Finance Administrators Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Of Ny | The City Of New York; The City Of N Y; City Of N Y; The City Of Ny; The City O Fnew York; The City Of Ne Wyork; The City Of New ;York; City Of Ny; City Of New York; City Of New York; `The City Of N Y | BK_7530078600134 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 4 open of 8
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 Entire · 2022-05-31 | B00744999-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-05-25 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2022-05-31 | B00743530-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-05-25 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2022-05-31 | B00744998-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-05-25 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2022-05-31 | B00738432-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-05-24 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2021-01-28 | B00144254-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2019-07-25 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2021-02-01 | 320911411 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2018-03-09 | $277,384 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2020-12-18 | 301245793 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2001-11-07 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2020-10-19 | 301193811 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-06-29 | $10,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-31 | 2023-02-21 | B00738432-I1 DOB NOW | Sign Propose to install advertising sign. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-05-31 | 2023-02-21 | B00743530-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Propose to install sign structure. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-05-31 | 2023-02-21 | B00744998-I1 DOB NOW | Sign Propose to install advertising sign. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-05-31 | 2023-02-21 | B00744999-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Propose to install sign structure. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2021-01-13 | 2022-01-13 | B00144254-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence FILE TO INSTALL 8 FEET HIGH TEMPORARY PLYWOOD FENCE. | Signed-off |
| 2019-07-30 | 2020-07-30 | B00144254-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence FILE TO INSTALL 8 FEET HIGH TEMPORARY PLYWOOD FENCE. | Signed-off |
| 2019-04-16 | 2020-10-31 | 320911411 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-03-20 | 2020-02-05 | 320911411 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2018-12-12 | 2019-02-05 | 320911411 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-11-16 | 2001-12-31 | 301245793 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-08-30 | 2002-07-16 | 301193811 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-01-25 | UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE | V*012595UB3017/95 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 8
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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 PAID IN FULL | 2014-12-02 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | SHONG CORP | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0185830572 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-01-12 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | 104TH STREET AUTO REPAIR CENTE | $200 / $0 / $0 | 042023350N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-02-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | SHONG CORP | $100 / $100 / — | 0173422022 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-09-08 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | HENG TONG PRODUCT | $100 / $100 / — | 041513075N |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2007-02-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | LUCLAY BAMBOO WHOLESALE RETA | $300 / — / — | 0158324201 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2004-07-19 | $100 / $100 / — | 0143097278 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2004-04-16 | $100 / $100 / — | 0141952443 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2002-07-30 | $50 / $100 / $-50 | 0129619546 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Flushing Ave
- 1226 Flushing Avenue (17 open items)
- 1231 Flushing Avenue
- 1241 Flushing Avenue (three open items)
- 1250 Flushing Avenue (three open items)
- 1261 Flushing Avenue (nine open items)
- 1263 Flushing Avenue (one open item)
- 1267 Flushing Avenue (27 open items)
- 1277 Flushing Avenue (seven open items)
Same tax block (2996)
- 36 Gardner Avenue (six open items)
- 239 Ingraham Street
- 259 Ingraham Street
- Johnson Avenue
- Johnson Avenue
- 604 Johnson Avenue
- 610 Johnson Avenue (10 open items)
- 634 Johnson Avenue (one open item)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3029960033.json