155 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
BBL 3020160078 (Borough 3, Block 2016, Lot 78) · BIN 3057735 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
155 Lefferts Place (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3020160078) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1899, on a 2,313 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as WENDY JO COLE, TRUSTEE; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated September 5, 2019 at $1,100,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,337,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation. There was one 311 request 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.)
- Owner of record
- WENDY JO COLE, TRUSTEE
- Building class
- B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
- Year built · units
- 1899 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,313 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,337,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,100,000 · 2019-09-05
- BBL
- 3020160078
- BIN
- 3057735
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “155 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3020160078)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/155-lefferts-place-3020160078. 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)
- WENDY JO COLE, TRUSTEEThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B3 – Two-family home converted from one-familyThe 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
- 1899Often 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
- 2,313 sq ft (18.5 ft × 125 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,432 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.48 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3020160078 (Borough 3, Block 2016, Lot 78) · BIN 3057735BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
- $2,337,000The 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
- $140,220The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $17,196Assessed 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 | $2,337,000 | $140,220 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,683,000 | $160,980 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,119,000 | $127,140 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
Sales & deed history 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cole, Wendy Jo; Cole, Wendy J | Wendy Jo Cole, Trustee; Hummingbird Family Trust Dated June 16, 2023 | 2023080800206001 |
| 2019-09-05 | DEED | $1,100,000 | Cole, Wendy J; Gorton, Damon R | Cole, Wendy J | 2019091301024001 |
| 2000-06-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Heffernan, Peter Vincent | Gorton, Damon R; Cole, Wendy J | FT_3030007285503 |
| 1996-05-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Green, Eli | Heffernan, Peter Vincent | FT_3230005249723 |
| 1994-10-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tyrrell, Thomas | Green, Eli | FT_3290004513129 |
| 1982-02-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | New York City | Tyrrell, Thomas | FT_3220000932522 |
| 1975-06-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2118 lots; price is for all of them | The Finance Administration Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin City Of New York; The Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The Cityo Fny; Finance Admin Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Ny; Finance Administ Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of City Of Ny; Finance Administration City Of New York; The City Of New York (Finance Of Administration); Finance Admn Of The City Of Ny; Fin Admin; Finance Administration Of The City Of New York; Finance Administration Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admino F The City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of City Ofn Y; Finance Admin Of C Ny; Financeadmin City Of Ny; Finance Administ City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Of New York; Finance Adim Of City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City O Fny; The Finance Admin City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance; Fin Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of N Y; Fianance Admin City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of The City Of N Y; Fin Admin Of City Of Ny; Fin Admin Of City Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Of Ny; Finance Adminis Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin City Ofny; Finance Admin City; City Of Ny; Finance Admin Of City Of Ny; Finance Admin; Finance Administrators Of The City Of New York; Finance Adminsitrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin City Of N Y; Finance Admin-City Of Ny; Finance Admininstrator Of The City Of New York; Commisoner Of Finance Of N Y; Finance Admin Of City Of N Y; Finance Adminstrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administorator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of The City Of Newy Ork; Finance Admin City Ny; Finance Admini City Of Ny | The City Of New York; City Of N Y; `The City Of N Y; The City Of Ne Wyork; The City Of New ;York; The City Of N Y; City Of New York; The City Of Ny; City Of Ny; The City O Fnew York; City Of New York | BK_7530078600134 |
| 1968-07-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | United Mutual Life Insurance Co | Roots Geraldine | BK_6830077200105 |
| 1966-11-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nurriell Joseph Dft; Taylor Jasper Dft; Brown James S Jr Ref; Tabroyan Joseph Dft; Carlis Freda Dft | United Mutual Life Insurance Company | BK_6630029900305 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
DOB job filings 0 open of 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-07-31 | 302084107 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-02-21 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1995-09-08 | 300407236 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1994-11-30 | $10,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-09 | 2006-08-16 | 302084107 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-04-24 | 1997-04-24 | 300407236 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-04-13 | 1995-07-28 | 300407236 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 3
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 V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629137216 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060194LL629126363 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1993-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060193LL629126362 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 3
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 | 2014-11-08 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | COLE | $25 / $25 / — | 041857020P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-05-05 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | PETER | $25 / $25 / — | 0172901053 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2001-12-20 | — / — / — | 0123175636 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 1
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-03-10 | A | 2009-09-03 | § 27-2098 ADM CODE FILE WITH THIS DEPARTMENT A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR BUILDING. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
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 — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-01-25 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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