15 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
BBL 3009350071 (Borough 3, Block 935, Lot 71) · BIN 3018762 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
15 Prospect Place (Brooklyn, NY 11217; tax lot BBL 3009350071) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1869, on a 1,508 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as SOSA, RICARDO. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,878,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one active ECB violation. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- SOSA, RICARDO
- Building class
- B9 · Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- 1869 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,508 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $3,878,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3009350071
- BIN
- 3018762
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “15 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (BBL 3009350071)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/15-prospect-place-3009350071. 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)
- SOSA, RICARDOThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1869Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,508 sq ft (18.75 ft × 80.42 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,592 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.72 built / 2.00 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).
- Historic district
- Park Slope Historic District Extension IIExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
- Identifiers
- BBL 3009350071 (Borough 3, Block 935, Lot 71) · BIN 3018762BBL 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)
- $3,878,000The 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
- $232,680The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $38,736Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $3,878,000 | $232,680 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $3,669,000 | $220,140 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $3,176,000 | $190,560 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Fac Homeownership Housing Development Fund | Fonseca, Gladys; Sosa, Ricardo | FT_3930007983293 |
| 1998-06-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them | Nyc Hpd | Fac Homeownership Housing Development Fund Corp | FT_3940006286094 |
| 1979-04-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2895 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finacne Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finanace Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiannce Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of City Of New York; Administrator Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York `; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of Th City Of New York; Commissioenr Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fne Wyork; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finace Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiance Of The City Of New York | The City Ofnew York; The City Of Newy Ork; The City Of New York; The City Of New York; City Of Ny | BK_7930106700274 |
| 1977-04-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Caccamo Alfred | White Carlton Jr | BK_7730091201649 |
| 1976-06-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Caccamo Alfred; Pronsky Howard | Caccamo Alfred | BK_7630085201324 |
| 1975-11-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pronsky Howard | Caccamo Alfred; Pronsky Howard | BK_7530081400491 |
| 1975-02-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ziti Rlty Corp | Pronsky Howard | BK_7530076500303 |
| 1975-02-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Schanzer Richard | Ziti Realty Corp | BK_7530076401808 |
| 1971-12-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pezaro Carol; Pezaro Alan | Schanzer Richard | BK_7130052201911 |
| 1970-06-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | First Savs & Loan Assn Of Jersey City N J | Delucia Lydia | BK_7030041900136 |
| 1970-06-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | De Lucia Lydia | Pezaro Carol; Pezaro Alan | BK_7030041900139 |
| 1966-10-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rosen Elihu (Ref); Avon Equities Inc (Dft Etal) | First Savs & Loan Assn Of Jersey City Nj | BK_6630027200198 |
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 1 open of 3
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 · 1993-06-22 | 300257200 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1993-06-09 | $12,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2001-10-25 | 301239372 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2001-10-23 | $100 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2001-08-28 | 300804459 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1998-10-27 | $100,000 |
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 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-28 | 2002-03-09 | 300804459 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-08-24 | 2000-12-31 | 300804459 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2000-08-24 | 2001-02-17 | 300804459 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-17 | 300804459 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2000-07-11 | 2001-07-11 | 300804459 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-05-18 | 2000-04-29 | 300804459 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1993-06-22 | 1993-08-23 | 300257200 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1993-06-22 | 1993-08-23 | 300257200 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | 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 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 VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE | 1993-01-11 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VP011193C06H1 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2000-02-25 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN:DEFECT IS:FRONT NORTH SIDE SECTION OF CORNICE IS PULLING AWAY FROM FRONT WALL APPROX.3'TO 0'.REMEDY:MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT. | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34242312M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 2
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-10-05 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | SOSA | $25 / $25 / $0 | 045320026L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-04-24 | $300 / $430 / — | 0122127042 |
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 1
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-30 | CLOSE | 1D | Door/Window – Door Frame | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
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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