# 155 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

BBL 3022420052 · Block 2242 · Lot 52 · BIN 3061320  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/155-lorimer-street-3022420052  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

155 Lorimer Street (Brooklyn, NY 11206; tax lot BBL 3022420052) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1931, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as KARPEN, ESTHER. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $4,812,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, seven active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, one open HPD violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “155 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (BBL 3022420052)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/155-lorimer-street-3022420052. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 7 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: KARPEN, ESTHER
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 4
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 5,740 sq ft
- Zoning: R6A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $4,812,000, assessed value $288,720, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2019-06-20 from WEST SOUTH REALTY, LLC to KARPEN, ESTHER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-08-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-08-27 from SOUTHWEST PROPERTIES, INC. to WEST SOUTH REALTY, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-11-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-11-01 from ACKERMAN, SOLOMON to SOUTHWEST PROPERTIESINC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-01-20 from UNION AND LORIMER CORP to ACKERMAN, SOLOMON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-01-20 from LUCAS, ANA; LUCAS, ALEJANDRO to UNION AND LORIMER CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-05-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-05-15 from AMARO HIPOLITO to LUCAS ALEJANDRO; LUCAS ANA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-11-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-11-06 from AMADO HIPOLITO to AMARO HIPOLITO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301080461 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CO NJUNCTION WITH ALT:301047588 | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-07-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301047588 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Propose to convert existing store & 3 family dwelling to 3 family dwelling; cons truct interior partitions; install plumbing fixtures and related piping all as s hown on drawings filed herewith. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-01-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301047588: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-01-15, expires 2014-01-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-07-18 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320405815: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-07-18, expires 2013-07-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-03-06 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301047588: Alteration. Issued 2012-03-06, expires 2012-08-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-12-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320405815: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2011-12-09, expires 2012-07-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-08-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301047588: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-08-30, expires 2002-08-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-07-20 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301080461: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2001-07-20, expires 2001-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-07-20 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301047588: Alteration. Issued 2001-07-20, expires 2002-07-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-09-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301080461: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2000-09-28, expires 2000-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-08-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301047588: Alteration. Issued 2000-08-07, expires 2001-07-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-07-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301047588: Alteration. Issued 2000-07-20, expires 2001-05-14. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-21 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FOUNDATION WALL ON EXP 4 IS BULGING. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-05-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): COMMISIONERS REQUEST FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTED: ECB VIO # 35135665K FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS, WITH FIRE GUARD REQUESTED. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-06-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-04-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): HAZARDOUS. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-09-28 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O A PERMIT.DOB RECORDS INDICATE BLDG AS A CLASS 4 WOOD FRAME STRUCTURE.AT TIME OF INSP.FOUND A 4 STORY MASONRY(CMU)BLOCK STRUCTURE.OBSERVED FROM WEST SIDE OF PREMISES,WHERE ADJACENT PROPERTIES BLDG HAS B. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-05-28 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3: § 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION 4TH STORY ERECTED WITH ROOMS AND BALCONY AND USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 3RD STORY APARTMENT. LOCATED AT A…. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | 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 KARPEN, ESTHER. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2019-06-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2019-06-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Shlomo Karpen (KEREN STAR MANAGEMENT), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Shlomo Karpen, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Isidor Mandel, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Isidor Mandel. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (WEST SOUTH REALTY,LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Shlomo Karpen, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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