# 126 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3000530009 · Block 53 · Lot 9 · BIN 3000135  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/126-front-street-3000530009  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

126 Front Street (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3000530009) is a 16-unit elevator apartment building (building class D7: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores), built around 1888, on a 7,924 sq ft lot zoned M1-5/R9-1. City tax records list the owner as 81 PEARL STREET II LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $5,744,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 33 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “126 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3000530009)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/126-front-street-3000530009. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 81 PEARL STREET II LLC
- Building class: D7 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores
- Year built: 1888
- Floors: 6
- Units: 16 residential / 18 total
- Lot area: 7,924 sq ft · Building area: 37,968 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-5/R9-1, MX-2
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $5,744,000, assessed value $2,584,800, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-10-29 from CARA, CHARLES to 81 PEARL STREET II LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-03-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-03-15 from CARA, ANNA to CARA, PAT J; CARA, ANNA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-03-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-03-15 from CARA, ANNA; CARA, PAT J to 81 PEARL STREET, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-05-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-05-09 from PEARL ST CORP to CARA, ANNA; CARA, CHARLES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1993-07-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-07-23 from KERN, ROBERT P/REF; RACHMAN, JEROME/DEFS to PEARL STREET CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-07-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-07-08 from 126 FRONT ST REALTY CORP to RACHMAN LOUIS; RACHMAN JEROME M, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301231708 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILER & HW HEATER. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS OCCUPANCY OR USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-08-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301221906 (PA – Place of assembly): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-02-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301127581 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATE A PORTION OF FIRST FLOOR FOR EATING OR DRINKING PLACE UG 6. NO CHANGE TO OTHER PORTIONS OF BUILDING | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-01-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301231708: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2002-01-11, expires 2002-06-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-01-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301231708: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-01-11, expires 2003-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-09-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301166397: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-09-17, expires 2002-09-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301127581: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-06-22, expires 2002-06-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301127581: Alteration. Issued 2001-06-13, expires 2002-01-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-05-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301166397: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2001-05-31, expires 2001-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-01-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301107264: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-01-24, expires 2002-01-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-03-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300668748: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1998-03-19, expires 1999-03-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-02-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300668748: Alteration. Issued 1998-02-13, expires 1998-03-12. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-12 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: PIPING INSTALLED IN ELEVATOR COUNTERWEIGHT HOISTWAY FOUND TWO AND FOUR INCH WASTE LINES ILLEGALLY INSTALLED IN ELEVATOR SHAFT IN BETWEEN THEFIRST SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS REMEDY : REMOVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-02 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-01 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-21 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Cave-in. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Sanitation Worker or Vehicle Complaint – Spilled Garbage. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 33. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3000530009/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 81 PEARL STREET II LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-10-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-10-29). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Charles Cara, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Charles Cara, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Charles Cara, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (81 PEARL STREET LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Charles Cara. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Charles Cara, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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