# 1291 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213

BBL 3013930001 · Block 1393 · Lot 1 · BIN 3037414  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1291-eastern-parkway-3013930001  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 291 Buffalo Ave

## Summary

1291 Eastern Parkway (Brooklyn, NY 11213; tax lot BBL 3013930001) is a 27-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1923, on a 10,400 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as STERLING ESTATES LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,391,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, eight open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 23 311 requests in the past 12 months and 58 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, “1291 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213 (BBL 3013930001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1291-eastern-parkway-3013930001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 4 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: STERLING ESTATES LLC
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1923
- Floors: 4
- Units: 27 residential / 31 total
- Lot area: 10,400 sq ft · Building area: 26,800 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,391,000, assessed value $1,525,950, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-03-06 from ATLANTIC & PACIFIC FUEL OIL COMPANY/DEF; NYC DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE/DEF; NYS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE/DEF; GUTMAN, MINTZ, BAKER& SONNENFELDT/DEF; ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FIRE BOARD/DEF; ROSENBERG, SAMUEL/REFEREE; ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD/DEF; 1291 EASTERN PARKWAYREALTY INC/DEF to STERLING ESTATES LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1996-02-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1996-02-08 from MODGUL, FARID to STERLING ESTATES INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-11-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-11-13 from 1291 EASTERN PKWAY RLTY to MOGUL, FARID A, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-02-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-02-23 from BETOME-SO CO to 1291 EASTERN PKWY RTY IN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-04-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-04-23 from EBANKS, WALTER to BETOME SO CO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-01-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-01-23 from CITY OF NY EL DEFTS; BRESLIN JOHN G REF to EBANKS WALTER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-02-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-02-19 from DARRYL DESMOND RLTY CORP to 1291 EASTERN PARKWAY RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-04-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-04-14 from UNITED MUTUAL SAVS BANK to DARRYL DESMOND REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-01-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-01-19 from ARCIT REALTY CORP ETAL DEFENDANTS; MUNOZ RALPH REFEREE to UNITED MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-01-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-01-06 from TICRA REALTY CORP to ARCIT REALTY CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321919983 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR THE KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM , DUCT UP TO THE ROF AND THE KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED.COOKING EQUIPMENT FILED UNDER JOB 321918010. NO CHANCE USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-01-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321918010 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATION TO EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT , FLOOR AND PARTITIONS. INSTALLATION OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NO CHANCE USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-02-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310088384 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONSEQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TPPN#5/98. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCYOR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-11-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 302041975 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. EST COST $50,000 RELOCATION & EXPANSIONOF EXIST TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM WITH HVAC IN THE BAS IN CONFORMANCE WITH TPPN #5/98.RELATED HVAC ON ROF.NO CHAN GE IN USE,EGRES OR OCC | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-03-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00660149-I1: Antenna — DECOMMISSION OF EXISTING SPRINT/CW TELECOM SITE. REMOVE EXISTING EQUIPMENT PLATFORM, 13 ANTENNAS , 9 RHH AND 1 GPS FROM THE ROOF. REMOVE CABLING IN BASEMENT AN…. Issued 2022-03-05, expires 2022-09-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-04-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321919983: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2019-04-24, expires 2019-05-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321918010: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2019-04-05, expires 2020-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-02-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321919983: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-02-08, expires 2019-05-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-02-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321918010: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-02-01, expires 2019-05-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340653153: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2019-01-07, expires 2020-01-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-01-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322027285: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-01-03, expires 2019-07-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2018-08-02 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321095284: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2018-08-02, expires 2018-10-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-10-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321095284: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-10-15, expires 2016-10-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-08-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340284025: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-08-19, expires 2016-03-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-08-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340289299: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2015-08-17, expires 2016-05-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 340284025: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-08-10, expires 2016-03-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340284025: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-07-27, expires 2015-09-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340284025: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-07-27, expires 2016-07-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340284025: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2015-07-27, expires 2015-09-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-04-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321095284: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-04-22, expires 2015-10-04. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 31. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3013930001/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-05-08 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 7B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 7B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-05-08 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt D5: § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 4; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTM…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-02 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1A: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-02 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1A: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1A, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-18 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 5D: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-19 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-11-19 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-08-28 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS 1 STY APT 2A NORTHEAST ROOM MCMILLON NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB A. Unpaid balance $1,137. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-07-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB A. Unpaid balance $1,137. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-26 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB A. Unpaid balance $1,137. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2009-02-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doitt: INSTALL OPERATE MAINTAIN PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE WITHOUT PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2008-07-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doitt: FAILURE TO PROVIDE WORKING PUBLIC PAY TELEPHONE OPERATOR SERVICES. Unpaid balance $2,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2008-07-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Doitt: REQUIRED SIGN MISSING IMPERMISSIBLE AS PER REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-09 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-31 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-30 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water. Heat was not required at the time of the inspection because the outside temperature was above 55° F; by law, violations can only be issued if the… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-07-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): Door/Window – Door. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-03-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt D5): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt D5): Water Leak – Slow Leak. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2C): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1D): Plumbing – Toilet. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt D5): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 8B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt D5): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 81. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3013930001/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 STERLING ESTATES LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1997-03-06 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1997-03-06). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Joseph Levin, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Owen Diaz. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Joseph Levin, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Alen Rosen, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (SERLING ESTATES LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Owen Diaz, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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