1581 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3032370051 (Block 3237, Lot 51) · BIN 3325506, 3325507 · Last updated:
Summary
1581 Dekalb Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1901, on a 2,560 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 1327 GREENE AVENUE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 15, 2014 lists a price of $499,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $370,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request 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)
- 1327 GREENE AVENUE LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1901Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,560 sq ft (24.58 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,784 sq ft (incl. 1,784 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.70 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 3032370051 (Borough 3, Block 3237, Lot 51) · BIN 3325506, 3325507BBL 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)
- $370,000The 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
- $166,500The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $166,320Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $370,000 | $166,500 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $310,000 | $139,500 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $364,000 | $163,800 | 4 |
| 2024 | Final | $411,000 | $184,950 | 4 |
| 2023 | Final | $393,000 | $176,850 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-15 | DEED | $499,000 | Giannachi, Sergio; Giannachi, Patricia | 1327 Greene Avenue Llc | 2014012700932001 |
| 2011-10-13 | DEED | $160,000 | Janiak , Gary T; Janiak , Gary | Giannachi, Sergio; Giannachi, Patricia | 2011101900762001 |
| 1989-08-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Gamino, Rosemarie; Gamino, Eusebio T | Li, Oi Kan; Yau, Hok Wai | FT_3980001486898 |
| 1989-07-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Janiak, Gary T | Gamino, Rosemarie O; Gamino, Eusebio T | FT_3970001486897 |
| 1982-09-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Janiak, Gary Etal Defs; De Matteo, Salvatoreref | Janiak, Gary | FT_3470000928047 |
| 1973-12-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Gallina Antonio; Gallina Angela | Janiak Gary T; Dye William; Janiak Joan | BK_7330067901061 |
| 1971-07-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Falbo Madeline; Falbo Maddalena | Fallina Angela; Gallina Antonio | BK_7130049200950 |
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 1 open of 1
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 · 2023-02-24 | 321599258 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2020-12-10 | $25,600 |
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 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-06-16 | 321599258 BIS | Alteration | 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 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 16
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2025-08-22 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGE | C O PIETRO GARGAGLIANO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0803607265 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2025-08-22 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O PIETRO GARGAGLIANO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0803607274 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2023-05-30 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | 1327 GREENE AVENUE LLC | $80 / $80 / $0 | 047923857H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-11-15 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | 1327 GREENE AVENUE LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0801754508 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-08-09 | Veterinary-Dohmh | SELF-INSPECTION REPORTS NOT MAINTAINED OR PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT | BROOKLYN BOWWOW LLC | $230 / $230 / $0 | 0801414415 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-09-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | BROOKLYN BOW WOW LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 042285658J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-02-07 | Veterinary-Dohmh | NO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF SMALL ANIMAL CARE AND HANDLING COURSE | BROOKLYN BOWWOW LLC | $500 / $500 / $0 | 0801007662 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-02-07 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | BROOKLYN BOWWOW LLC | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0801007671 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-02-07 | Veterinary-Dohmh | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VACCINATION RECORDS | BROOKLYN BOWWOW LLC | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0801007680 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-02-07 | Veterinary-Dohmh | SELF-INSPECTION REPORTS NOT MAINTAINED OR PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT | BROOKLYN BOWWOW LLC | $200 / $200 / $0 | 0801007690 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-07-12 | Sanitation Dept | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | 1327 GREENE AVENUE LLC | $25 / $25 / — | 044741052Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2015-06-08 | OWNING HARBORING A DOG CAT WHICH HAS NOT BEEN IMMUNIZED AGAINST RABIES | BROOKLYN BOWWOW LLC | $530 / $530 / — | 0800650960 |
Showing 12 of 16 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.
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 — 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) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | DEP | Water Maintenance – Fire Hydrant Emergency | Closed | 2026-08-06 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Dekalb Ave
- 1576 Dekalb Avenue (four open items)
- 1578 Dekalb Avenue (10 open items)
- 1579 Dekalb Avenue (five open items)
- 1580 Dekalb Avenue (48 open items)
- 1582 Dekalb Avenue (seven open items)
- 1583 Dekalb Avenue (eight open items)
- 1584 Dekalb Avenue (30 open items)
- 1585 Dekalb Avenue (two open items)
Same tax block (3237)
- 1549 Dekalb Avenue (35 open items)
- 1553 Dekalb Avenue (six open items)
- 1557 Dekalb Avenue (five open items)
- 1559 Dekalb Avenue (two open items)
- 1563 Dekalb Avenue (31 open items)
- 1567 Dekalb Avenue (50 open items)
- 1571 Dekalb Avenue (one open item)
- 1575 Dekalb Avenue (11 open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3032370051.json