# 166 Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY 11205

BBL 3020720012 · Block 2072 · Lot 12 · BIN 3058275  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/166-washington-park-3020720012  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

166 Washington Park (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3020720012) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1870, on a 2,200 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as COX, WILLIAM; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 8, 2010 lists a price of $1,850,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,260,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and five open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “166 Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3020720012)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/166-washington-park-3020720012. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 5 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: COX, WILLIAM
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1870
- Floors: 3
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,200 sq ft · Building area: 5,025 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,260,000, assessed value $1,017,000, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-07-07 from 166 WASHINGTON LLC to VAN LITH, LYNN; COX, WILLIAM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2013-11-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-11-26 from VAN LITH, LYNN; COX, WILLIAM to WASHINGTON LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-03-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-03-08 from 166 WASHINGTON PARK, LLC to VAN LITH, LYNN; COX, WILLIAM, stated price $1,850,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-06-11 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-06-11 from WASHINGTON KETTLE CORP to 166 WASHINGTON PARK, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-10-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-10-30 from HYMAN, PATRICIA T to WASHINGTON KETTLE CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-10-07 from FESTA, MARY; REEDY, FLORENCE; RISPOLI, JOSEPHINE; LEMBO, PHILIP to HYMAN, PATRICIA T, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01238328-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2025-09-11, expires 2026-09-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-09-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01238336-I1: Supported Scaffold — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGR…. Issued 2025-09-11, expires 2026-09-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-07-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01238336-I1: Supported Scaffold — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGR…. Issued 2025-07-08, expires 2026-07-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-06-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01238328-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILD…. Issued 2025-06-11, expires 2026-06-11. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2005-10-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301950770: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2005-10-28, expires 2006-10-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-09-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301950770: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2005-09-23, expires 2006-03-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-10-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300285180: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-10-24, expires 2003-10-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1994-01-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300285180: Alteration. Issued 1994-01-07, expires 1995-01-07. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-01-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: B4B385150. 51 HOT WATER HEATER FLUE PIPE NOT CONNECTED TO CHIMNEY, SPILLING INTO BOILER ROOM. 50 FLUE PIPE NOT SUPPORTED.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2008-01-25 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: B4A1632A38405050A50B50C50D50E50F50G50H. 50 MISSING BLOW DOWN PIPING ONRELIEF VALVE 50A MANAGER RESET IN WRONG PLACE. 50B MISSING CHECK VALVEAFTER BACKFLOW. 50C MISSING COVERS ON CONTROLS. 50D MISSING CLEAN OUT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE FAUCET HEAD AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER (AT 140 DEGREES) IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 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 AT FRONT AREAWAY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING OUTSIDE LIGHT FIXTUREBUILDING ENTRANCE AT FRONT AREAWAY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-10-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## 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 COX, WILLIAM. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-07-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-07-07). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2016-07-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-07-07). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Lynn Vanlith, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Lynn Vanlith, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner William Cox, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Lynn Vanlith. | feu5-w2e2 |

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