# 1602 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

BBL 3073490001 · Block 7349 · Lot 1 · BIN 3199610, 3805089  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1602-avenue-u-3073490001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 1600 Ave U

## Summary

1602 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11229; tax lot BBL 3073490001) is an office building (building class O2: office building (subtype O2)), built around 1933, on a 6,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as ZELIK, JOSEPH. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,684,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 20 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1602 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 (BBL 3073490001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1602-avenue-u-3073490001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ZELIK, JOSEPH
- Building class: O2 – Office building (subtype O2)
- Year built: 1933
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 6,000 sq ft · Building area: 18,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R5, C1-3
- 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 $3,684,000, assessed value $1,657,800, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-01-16 from MAYRSOHN, ETHEL H; MAYRSOHN, EVELYN; MAYRSOHN, JANET LAUREL; KNOPKE, HELEN; TAFT, BARBARA J M; BORRIS, EILEEN; MAYRSOHN, TOBIA R to ZELIK, JOSEPH, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-11-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-11-20 from PATENT, SAMUEL R/TR; BORRIS, HENRY/EST OF to BORRIS, EILEEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-11-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-11-19 from BORRIS, HENRY/EST OF; BORRIS, MARSHALL H/INDIV to BORRIS, EILEEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-11-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-11-19 from BORRIS, HENRY/EST OF; BORRIS, ROBERT S/INDIV to BORRIS, EILEEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-05-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-05-23 from KNOPKE, HELEN; MAYRSOHN, JANET L; MAYRSOHN, EVELYN; MAYRSOHN, ETHEL H to BORRIS, EILEEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-25 from MAYSOHN, ETHEL H to MAYRSOHN, JANET L; TAFT, BARBARA JOAN M, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-09-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300390477 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NON-BEARING PARITIONS. INSTALL NEW DUCTWORK CONNECTED TO EXISTI NG AC UNITS WORK ON SECOND FLOOR. NO CHA NGE TO EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER T IS APPLICATION | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354090-I1: Sign — REFACE NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354092-I1: Sign — REFACE ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354091-I1: Sign — REFACE ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354062-I1: Sign — REFACE NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354088-I1: Sign — REFACE NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354082-I1: Sign — REFACE NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-06-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00354076-I1: Sign — REFACE NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. Issued 2020-06-23, expires 2020-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-05-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321451497: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-05-18, expires 2017-07-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-11-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320722802: Alteration. Issued 2013-11-14, expires 2014-02-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187419: Sign. Issued 2008-09-12, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187455: Sign. Issued 2008-09-12, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187525: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187482: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187491: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187464: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187473: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187507: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187516: Sign. Issued 2008-09-03, expires 2008-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-09-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310187446: Sign. Issued 2008-09-02, expires 2009-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 71. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3073490001/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: LITTERING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $112. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-13 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Bus Stop Shelter Complaint – Damaged Other. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Trash or Recycling. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 20. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3073490001/complaints

## 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 ZELIK, JOSEPH. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1986-01-16 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1986-01-16). | 636b-3b5g |

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