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161 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205

BBL 3019110013 (Borough 3, Block 1911, Lot 13) · BIN 3054919 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

161 Taaffe Place (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3019110013) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1905, on a 1,859 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as CIPORA, LANDAU; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 31, 2013 lists a price of $325,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,240,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four open HPD violations. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and five HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
CIPORA, LANDAU
Building class
C0 · Three-family walk-up
Year built · units
1905 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,859 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$3,240,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$325,000 · 2013-12-31
BBL
3019110013
BIN
3054919

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “161 Taaffe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3019110013)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/161-taaffe-place-3019110013. 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)
CIPORA, LANDAUThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C0 – Three-family walk-upThe 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
1905Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,859 sq ft (22 ft × 84.58 ft)
Building floor area
2,640 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.42 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 3019110013 (Borough 3, Block 1911, Lot 13) · BIN 3054919BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; 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)
$3,240,000The 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
$194,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$20,304Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$3,240,000$194,4001
2026Final$2,553,000$153,1801
2025Final$2,181,000$130,8601

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 6

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2013-12-31DEED$325,000Weiss, YoelCipora, Landau2014012900421001
2011-03-30DEED$275,000Berkowitz, ShmielWeiss, Yoel2011041100623001
2002-12-13DEEDO$350,000Lugo, Eddie RLiberty Group Ltd.2003011000664001
2002-12-13DEEDO$445,000Liberty Group Ltd.Berkowitz, Shmiel2003011000664002
1971-03-11DEED$0 / not statedLugo Awilda; Lugo Eddie RLugo Eddie RBK_7130046901625
1967-09-27DEED$0 / not statedDesiderio Johanna; Desiderio Vincent JLugo Awilda; Lugo Eddie RBK_6730053700306

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02

DOB job filings 0 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2021-03-19
321415731
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2016-07-08$44,960

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 7

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2021-02-242021-11-09321415731
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2017-06-162018-06-16321415731
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)
2016-12-292017-11-09321415731
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2016-12-292017-11-09321415731
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (renewal)
2016-09-012017-09-01321415731
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2016-07-152016-11-09321415731
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2016-07-122016-11-09321415731
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2003-10-22HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTE: CELLAR ILLEGALLY CONVERTED FROM OPEN CELLAR TO RESIDENTIAL UNIT CLASS "A" WITH PARTITIONAL ARRANGEMENT FOR SLEEPING KITCHEN & 3PCS BATH W/ SHOWER ALL PARTITIONS ARE FINISHED WITH CO$0 / $0 / $034412806L
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2017-10-31CLASS - 1FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION.THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY W/ORDER OF COMM ISSUED PURSUANT TOSEC AC 28-201.1 OATH SUMM#35175125X W/DATE OF OCCURRENCE 5/12/16 IS DEFAULT W/O CERTIFYING CORRECTIONS AS OF THE D$0 / $0 / $035288544L
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2017-09-19CLASS - 2FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC AND PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.NOTED:AT EXPOSURE #1,STAIRS LEADING TO CELLAR LEVEL,HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND EARTH HAS BEEN REMOVED,APPROX 3'WIDE 8'DEEP.EXCAVATION IS I$5,000 / $0 / $035208344Y
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2003-10-22HazardousRESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. 3 FAMILIES AS PER FINANCE OCCUPANCY CODE. CO-WALK-UP APARTMENT. NOTED: ENTIRE CELLAR CONVERTED FROM ORDINARY$0 / $0 / $034412807N
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2017-01-04CLASS - 1WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN BASEMENT/CELLAR I OBSERVED FULL EXCAVATION IN BASEMENT, ALL UNDERGROUND PLUMBING WAS REMOVED, GAS PI$250 / $250 / $035204118H

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 58

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-07-30Dos - Enforcement AgentsUNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCECIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0049978727K
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2026-03-31Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCECIPORA LANDAU$80 / $80 / $0049490596K
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2025-09-17Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETCIPORA LANDAU$80 / $80 / $0049393813N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-09-12Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKCIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0049316192K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-08-04Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKCIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0049316020Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-08-03Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAYCIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0048663142M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-08-01Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCECIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0049316006H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-05-29Sanitation OthersDIRTY AREACIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0048391363J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-05-24Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCECIPORA LANDAU$50 / $50 / $0048391347J
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2023-05-14Sanitation RecyclingSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLECIPORA LANDAU$300 / $50 / $0047820953X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2022-09-04Sanitation RecyclingSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCECIPORA LANDAU$300 / $183 / $0047597622M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2022-08-28Sanitation RecyclingSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCECIPORA LANDAU$300 / $183 / $0047597610P

Showing 12 of 58 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD housing-code violations 4 open of 17

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Not Complied With · 2024-10-15
B2024-06-19BLDG§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL. AT FRONT AREAWAY
Open
Not Complied With · 2024-10-15
A2024-06-19§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER AT FRONT FIRE ESCAPE
Open
Not Complied With · 2024-10-15
A2024-06-19§ 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER FIRE ESCAPE FRONT
Open
Not Complied With · 2024-10-15
A2024-06-19BLDG§ 27-2023 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE PLACE WITHIN THE BUILDING FOR THE STORAGE OF WASTE RECEPTACLES AND DISINFECT SAME REGULARLY. AT FRONT AREAWAY
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-10-16
B2024-06-19§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS REQUIRED.
Closed
Violation Closed · 2024-10-15
A2024-06-19§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT FIRE ESCAPE ALL STORIES FRONT
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-04-21
A2023-03-27(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-28
I2022-11-04§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 · 2022-03-17
A2022-03-02(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2021-08-18
I2021-04-13§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 · 2022-03-17
A2021-04-13(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2021-08-18
I2019-10-31§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 · 2018-11-05
I2018-10-22§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 · 2018-11-05
I2017-11-29§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 · 2018-11-05
I2016-11-15§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 · 2018-11-05
I2015-10-14§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 · 2018-11-05
I2015-02-25§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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD complaints 5

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2026-02-01CLOSE1Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2026-01-26CLOSE1Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n
2026-01-25CLOSE1Door/Window – Window Frame
Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage
2025-03-08CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2025-03-08CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingHPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 6

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-05-16NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-05-16
2026-02-01HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-02-04
2026-01-26HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-01-31
2026-01-25HPDDOOR/WINDOW – WINDOW FRAMEClosed2026-02-12
2026-01-25HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-01-31
2025-12-15DSNYSnow or Ice – SidewalkClosed2025-12-17

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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