1526 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3033360018 (Block 3336, Lot 18) · BIN 3076356 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 1530 Myrtle Ave · 1533 Gates Ave · 1533-1541 Gates Ave
Summary
1526 Myrtle Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1920, on a 2,280 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as EFRAIN COLON. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $323,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations and 11 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 77 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019.
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)
- EFRAIN COLONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K1 – Store building (subtype K1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,280 sq ft (74.83 ft × 74.83 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,280 sq ft (incl. 2,280 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6, C2-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.00 built / 2.43 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 3033360018 (Borough 3, Block 3336, Lot 18) · BIN 3076356BBL 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)
- $323,000The 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
- $145,350The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $129,240Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $323,000 | $145,350 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $315,000 | $141,750 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $289,000 | $130,050 | 4 |
| 2024 | Final | $260,000 | $117,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | Final | $249,000 | $112,050 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-02-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kuhnel Erich; Kuhnel Johanna | Colon Sonia | BK_7530076500184 |
| 1969-01-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mathias Lena Deceased; Isenberg Erwin; Isenberg Margaret | Kuhnel Johanna; Kuhnel Erich | BK_6930030301083 |
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 3 open of 4
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 · 2022-05-26 | B00721727-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-05-18 | $32,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2022-05-13 | B00721525-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-04-25 | $3,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2015-06-24 | 321149752 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2015-06-24 | $4,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2008-03-17 | 310113338 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-03-17 | $5,000 |
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 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-26 | 2023-05-26 | B00721727-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Proposed interior renovation for existing 1st floor commercial space with new partition work and finish work as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy | Permit Issued |
| 2022-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | B00721525-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction File to address ECB violation # 35171150J. Remove illegal awning with sign and restore back to legal condition as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupan | Permit Issued |
| 2015-06-24 | 2015-10-09 | 321149752 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 | 2014-10-22 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*102214AEUHAZ100200 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 17
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active IN VIOLATION · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2022-08-04 | CLASS - 2 | ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION IS NOT ON FILE FOR SIGN WITH LETTERING SMOKE SHOP.(SIGN CONNECTION)REM:OBTAIN PERMIT. | $800 / $826 / $0 | 35658460J |
| Active IN VIOLATION · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2022-03-11 | CLASS - 2 | ELECTRICAL SIGN HAS BEEN INSTALLED PRIOR TO INSPECTION.ILLUMINATED SIGN HAS NO BEEN INSPECTED BEFORE INSTALLATION.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35644857K |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 2022-08-05 | CLASS - 2 | INSTALL OF NEW BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN WITHOUT PERMIT. SIGN IS APPROX. 15FT WIDE X 4FT HIGH WITH WHITE, GREEN, RED AND BLACK LETTERING READING "SMOKE SHOP". SIGN HAS A COLORFUL BACKGROUND WITH WHITE IMAGES OF C | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39067823K |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2022-08-04 | CLASS - 2 | UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ELECTRIC SIGN HAS BEEN INSTALLED PRIOR TO INSPECTION.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT. | $800 / $826 / $0 | 35658461L |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 2022-03-11 | CLASS - 2 | AN APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION IS NOT ON FILENO APPLICATION NOR INSPECTION STICKER FOR SIGN IS ON FILE BEFORE AND AFTER INSTALLATION.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35644858M |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 2017-08-09 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTED:A SIGN APPROX.25'LX3'H WAS OBSERVED AT SIGN FOR "IGLESIA CAMINA DE ESPERANZA"WAS OBSERVED.REM:OBTAIN ALL REQD PERMITS. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35287357L |
| Resolved STIPULATION/IN-VIO · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-02-05 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: MAKE SHIFT ELECTRIC WIRING & EXPOSED WIRES,UNDER AWNING. REMEDY: COMPLY W/NOTICE OF VIOLATION. | $500 / $500 / $0 | 35171303L |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-01-20 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/O PERMIT. NOTED: 1)RECTANGULAR AWNING APPROX 10FT WIDE X 3FT OVERHANG X 3FT HIGH W/INSCRIPTION ADVERTISING SEVERAL DIFFERENT BRANDS OF MOBILE PHONES & HAS FLUORESCENT FIXTURES INSTALLED UNDER IT;ALL WORK | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35171150J |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2015-04-18 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #35097347K ISSUED ON 7/31/14. FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT AT CELLAR LEVEL. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER. | $2,400 / $1,800 / $0 | 35063058Z |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2015-02-21 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIO #35097347K ISSUED ON 7/31/14. CELLAR WORK W/O PERMIT. NO PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED TO REMEDY THE CONDITION CITED. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER. | $2,400 / $1,800 / $0 | 35120074R |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2015-01-15 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONATINED IN NOTICE OF VIO#35097347K ISSUED ON 07/31/2014.CELLAR WORK W/OUT PERMIT.NO PERMITS HAVE BEENISSUED TO REMEDY THE CONDITION CITED.REM:COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER. | $6,000 / $4,500 / $0 | 35060696J |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2014-11-19 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #35097347K ISSUED ON 7/31/14. CELLAR WORK W/O PERMIT. NO PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED TO REMEDY THE CONDITION CITED. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE | $2,400 / $1,800 / $0 | 35058984L |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2014-09-26 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOTICE OF VIOLATION #35097347K ISSUED ON 7/31/14,FOR WORK W/O PERMIT - CELLAR PARTITIONS,ELECTRICAL LINES & NEW STAIRCASE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE COMM'S | $2,400 / $1,800 / $0 | 35057793Y |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2014-07-31 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTE @CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED FULL HT PARTITION WALLS CREATING 3-ROOMS. INSTALLED NEW ELECTRICAL BX CABLES,CONNECTION BOXES,LIGHTING,SWITCHES. INSTALLED NEW WOOD STAIRCASE TO CELLAR, W/DOUBLE | $1,600 / $1,200 / $0 | 35097347K |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 2011-10-11 | CLASS - 1 | OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY SIGN ON DISPLAY STRUCTURE W/O A PERMIT. (NEW RIDGEWOOD CAR SERVICE). REMEDY: REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGN. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34938788N |
Showing 15 of 17 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 11 unpaid of 79
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-04-29 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE | STOBART | $75 / $0 / $75 | 049725896X |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-04-29 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE | GOODEN | $75 / $0 / $75 | 049725898J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-01-02 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | ROSE HAIR EXTENSION NAILS C | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048742998P |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2024-08-08 | Nyc Sheriff | CANNABIS VIOLATION BY A PLACE OF BUSINESS | TIGER MARKET CORP DBA TIGRIS G | $10,000 / $0 / $10,000 | 0208230743 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 047332787R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 047332788Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048501415R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048501416Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048501417K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-06-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | SWING FACTORY MANAGEMENT PRO | $125 / $0 / $125 | 048501419Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-11-29 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TIGER MARKET CORP | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048142645K |
| Hearing pending Default RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED | 2026-04-29 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL - 1ST OFFENSE | HERRERA | $75 / $0 / $75 | 049725895Y |
Showing 12 of 79 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
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.
- HPD building ID
- 299208
- Last registered
- 1993-04-01
- Registration valid until
- 1994-05-31 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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) 77
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-10-26 |
| 2026-10-21 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-10-26 |
| 2026-10-16 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking | Closed | 2026-10-16 |
| 2026-10-15 | DHS | Encampment – N/A | Closed | 2026-10-15 |
| 2026-09-17 | NYPD | Encampment – N/A | Closed | 2026-09-17 |
| 2026-09-15 | DHS | Homeless Person Assistance – Chronic | Closed | 2026-09-15 |
| 2026-09-01 | NYPD | Encampment – N/A | Closed | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-09-01 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-09-04 |
| 2026-09-01 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-09-04 |
| 2026-08-31 | NYPD | Encampment – N/A | Closed | 2026-08-31 |
Showing 10 of 77 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Myrtle Ave
- 1517 Myrtle Avenue (36 open items)
- 1520 Myrtle Avenue (four open items)
- 1522 Myrtle Avenue (seven open items)
- 1524 Myrtle Avenue (seven open items)
- 1536 Myrtle Avenue (59 open items)
- 1537 Myrtle Avenue (five open items)
- 1541 Myrtle Avenue (21 open items)
- 1542 Myrtle Avenue (six open items)
Same tax block (3336)
- Gates Avenue
- 1503 Gates Avenue (40 open items)
- 1505 Gates Avenue (eight open items)
- 1507 Gates Avenue (36 open items)
- 1513 Gates Avenue (five open items)
- 1519 Gates Avenue (seven open items)
- 1521 Gates Avenue
- 1525 Gates Avenue (three open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3033360018.json