166 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
BBL 3032170028 (Borough 3, Block 3217, Lot 28) · BIN 3073105 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
166 Central Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3032170028) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1931, on a 1,925 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CENTRAL GARDENS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 23, 2015 lists a price of $837,500. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,320,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one open HPD violation and 31 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and seven HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- CENTRAL GARDENS LLC
- Building class
- C2 · Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 6 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,925 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,320,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $837,500 · 2015-03-23
- BBL
- 3032170028
- BIN
- 3073105
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 1Open HPD violations
- 31OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “166 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3032170028)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/166-central-avenue-3032170028. 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)
- CENTRAL GARDENS LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six familiesThe 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
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2015, 2015.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 6 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,925 sq ft (25.08 ft × 76.75 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,796 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.49 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 3032170028 (Borough 3, Block 3217, Lot 28) · BIN 3073105BBL 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 2026-11-05; 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)
- $1,320,000The 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
- $594,000The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $127,680Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,320,000 | $594,000 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $1,418,000 | $638,100 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $1,182,000 | $531,900 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-23 | DEED | $837,500 | Martinez, Israel; Martinez, Ana | Central Gardens Llc | 2015041400350001 |
| 2007-07-31 | DEED | $166,118 | Torres, Wilfredo | Martinez, Israel; Martinez, Ana | 2007080700580001 |
| 1984-02-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | City Of New York | Torres, Wilfredo | FT_3640001007664 |
| 1979-06-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2251 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Financeof The City Of New York; Dept Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administration; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Ofnew York; Commissoner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Comm Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Admiministration; Comm Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin; Commissioner Of Finance; Commissoiner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Finance Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fnew York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Newyork | City Of N Y; The City Of New York; The City Ofnew York; The City Of Ny; City Of Ny; The City Of New York; City Ny | BK_7930107900050 |
| 1978-05-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Martinez Jaime | Soto Hector | BK_7830099300410 |
| 1977-11-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Aponte Joagin | Martinez Jaime | BK_7730096000641 |
| 1977-05-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Sanchez Angel Luis | Hponte Joquin | BK_7730092000310 |
| 1976-11-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Serrano Gregorio | Sanchez Angel Luis | BK_7630088601151 |
| 1972-08-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 1286 Pharmacy Inc | Serrano Gregorio | BK_7230057401511 |
| 1966-04-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rolinda Drug Co Inc | 1286 Pharmacy Inc | BK_6630009600401 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05
DOB job filings 0 open of 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-03-10 | 340260185 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2015-05-14 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-05-12 | 321096684 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2015-03-25 | — |
| Not open APPLICATION PROCESSED - ENTIRE · 2015-03-12 | 340238754 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2015-03-12 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-05-16 | 320981265 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2014-09-25 | $371,800 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2009-08-20 | 320026681 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2009-06-03 | $90,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
Work permits 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-08 | 2016-07-07 | 320981265 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-06-03 | 2016-06-02 | 340260185 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-04-21 | 2016-04-16 | 320981265 BIS | Foundation | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-04-21 | 2016-04-16 | 320981265 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-04-21 | 2016-04-16 | 320981265 BIS | Foundation | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-04-21 | 2016-04-20 | 320981265 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; 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 2026-11-05
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 31 unpaid of 60
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 DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-07-30 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $10,000 / $0 / $10,000 | 014264349H |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-05-30 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 049826673L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014226880P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $2,000 / $0 / $2,000 | 014226878X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-11-01 | Sanitation Police | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0212929054 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-30 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 6PM | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049523514X |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-08-25 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | C O MOSES KARPEN | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0803602214 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049126281P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-01-07 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $350 / $0 / $350 | 048802250R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-08-13 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048604408K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-07-18 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048512256M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-07-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048489582P |
Showing 12 of 60 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 2026-11-05
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
- 218577
- Last registered
- 2025-10-30
- Registration valid until
- 2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headofficer | Samuel Berkowitz | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Agent | Moses Karpen | CENTRAL GARDENS LLC | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD housing-code violations 1 open of 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2022-08-11 | B | 2022-08-11 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTRADE ,ABOVE METAL STAIR STRINGER, AT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING , AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORY | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-01-18 | A | 2022-08-19 | § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE DRIED SEWAGE AND FECAL MATTER AT FLOOR AT BASEMENT | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-02-25 | A | 2022-02-23 | (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 · 2021-04-16 | A | 2021-04-07 | (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 · 2018-10-31 | I | 2018-10-16 | §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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD complaints 7
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-18 | CLOSE | 3F | Unsanitary Condition – Pests Water Leak – Slow Leak Water Leak – Heavy Flow Unsanitary Condition – Mold | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2022-08-11 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The 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 |
| 2022-08-10 | CLOSE | 1F | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2022-08-08 | CLOSE | 1B | Water Leak – Slow Leak Unsanitary Condition – Sewage | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2022-08-02 | CLOSE | 1F | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
| 2022-07-28 | CLOSE | 1F | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2020-03-17 | CLOSE | 1F | Unsanitary Condition – Pests | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – License Plate Obscured | Closed | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-09-10 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-09-24 |
| 2026-09-04 | NYPD | Abandoned Vehicle – With License Plate | Closed | 2026-09-04 |
| 2026-09-04 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk | Closed | 2026-09-04 |
| 2026-06-23 | DEP | Lead – Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10) | Closed | 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-06-04 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-06-06 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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