# 1503 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

BBL 3073200048 · Block 7320 · Lot 48 · BIN 3198126  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1503-avenue-u-3073200048  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

1503 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11229; tax lot BBL 3073200048) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1925, on a 1,969 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as VEF LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 2, 2022 lists a price of $1,350,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,594,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, four open HPD violations and four 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1503 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 (BBL 3073200048)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1503-avenue-u-3073200048. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 4 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: VEF LLC
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,969 sq ft · Building area: 3,100 sq ft
- Zoning: R5, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,594,000, assessed value $95,640, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-03-02 from U-EAT MORE DONUT CORP to VEF LLC, stated price $1,350,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-10-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-10-31 from MARSHEL MANAGEMENT CORP to U-EAT-MORE DONUT CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-06-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-06-15 from TEDEL ESTATES INC to U EAT MORE DONUT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321661304 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING TO CREATE WALL PENETRATIONS FOR NEW INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DUCT TO BE INSTALLED. MECHANICAL WORK TO BE FILED IN DOB/NOW BUILD. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-02-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310104981 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 22' DURING FACADE REPAIR.NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND TPPN 9/91. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-02-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 301300777 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANC Y | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-12-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321661304: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-12-05, expires 2021-01-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-03-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310104981: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-03-04, expires 2009-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301300777: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2002-04-05, expires 2002-07-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-09-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: NO CHIMNEY CLEAN OUT, NO SHUT OFF AND ANTISYPHON VALVE ON OIL SUPPLY.THE NEW OIL SUPPLY LINE DOES NOT CONFORM TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE NYC MECHANICAL CODE. CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $3,125. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-05-21 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3FLR: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3FLR, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR BY CLOSING SO AS TO BE GAS TIGHT ALL OPENINGS IN THE - WASTE PIPE OF WASH BASIN IN BATHROOM, 3RD STY. APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT - COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPE TO WATER CLOSET TANK IN BATHROOM, 3RD STY. APT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT - WALLS AND CEILING KITCHEN AND FRONT SOUTH 3RD STY APT (ROOM).. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-01-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 VEF LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-03-02 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-03-02). | 636b-3b5g |

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