159 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3032487501 (Borough 3, Block 3248, Lot 7501) · BIN 3392172 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
159 Irving Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032487501) is an 8-unit condominium (building class R1: condominium (subtype R1)), built around 2007, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as UNAVAILABLE OWNER. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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.)
- Owner of record
- UNAVAILABLE OWNER
- Building class
- R1 · Condominium
- Year built · units
- 2007 · 8 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $0 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3032487501
- BIN
- 3392172
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032487501)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-irving-avenue-3032487501. 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)
- UNAVAILABLE OWNERThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- R1 – Condominium (subtype R1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 2007Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 8,692 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 3.48 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 3032487501 (Borough 3, Block 3248, Lot 7501) · BIN 3392172BBL 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 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $0The 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
- $0The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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 — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 5
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2006-08-28 | Hazardous | NO PERMIT FROM FIRE DEPT FOR WELDING & CUTTING OPERATION.UPON INSPECTION OF ABOVE ADDRESS MASONRY WEAK AT 1 & 2ND FL. IN PROGRESS CYLINDERS W/ PROPANE & OXYGEN ON SITE. WELDING & CUTTING OPERATION PROVIDED ON | $5,000 / $0 / $0 | 34538550K |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2001-06-14 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: A 12'X20' CORRUGATED METAL GATES (2) AT FRONT OF PROPERTY TO USE IT FOR PARKING VEHICLES. A SIGN PARKING FOR RENT $100 IS ON THE GATE.) REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITS. | $500 / $500 / $0 | 34296065H |
| Resolved WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1998-01-22 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED INSTALLED A 12 FOOT FENAL IN HIGH 20 FOOT LONG AT FRONT OF PROMISES WITHOUT A PERMIT CORRECT STEEL.REMEDY OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34162369N |
| Resolved WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1991-12-20 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS.PREMISES HAS CHANGED FROM A VACANT LOT TO PARKING MOTOR VEHICLES WITH-OUT OBTAINING A VALID COFO FROM THIS DEPARTMENT. | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34065122R |
| Resolved WRITTEN OFF · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1991-12-20 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT PERMIT:WORK NOTED, INSTALLED A APPROX 12 FOOT FENCE ACROSFRONT OF PROPERTY WITH CORREGATED METAL FACE. WITHOUT FILING FOR APPLIOR PERMITS AND LARGE REAR SHED. OBTAIN PERMIT FILE APPL.FOR EXISTING | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34065123Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 33
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2020-02-22 | Police Department | PUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSE | CASTILLO | $112 / $0 / $112 | 0201499091 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-02-10 | Police Department | PUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSE | BRINKER | $112 / $0 / $112 | 0201599100 |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED | 2026-08-24 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O ALVIC PROPERTY MGMT | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0803951592 |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-08-17 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $0 / $50 | 046896279H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2026-04-29 | Sanitation Police | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 049585667K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-03-06 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049629154R |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-12-17 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $80 / $100 / $0 | 049552554N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-10-16 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049412386Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-10-08 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049365931X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-09-30 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049333067X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-09-19 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049333041H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-09-18 | Sanitation Recycling | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | THE 159 IRVING AVENUE CONDOMIN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049282382Z |
Showing 12 of 33 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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
- 896542
- Last registered
- 2025-09-24
- Registration valid until
- 2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Semyon Levin | Alvic Property Management | Brooklyn, Ny |
| Sitemanager | Semyon Levin | ||
| Corporateowner | The 159 Irving Avenue Condominium | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Michael Egbert | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 7
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 · 2024-12-31 | I | 2024-11-29 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-02 | I | 2019-11-04 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-02 | I | 2018-10-26 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-02 | I | 2017-12-08 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-02 | I | 2016-11-28 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-02 | I | 2015-10-20 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-02 | I | 2015-03-04 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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 — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-09-02 |
| 2026-07-24 | DHS | Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic | Closed | 2026-07-25 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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