167 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
BBL 3070990045 (Borough 3, Block 7099, Lot 45) · BIN 3191152 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
167 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3070990045) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 1,600 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as ELISHIS, BRENDA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,294,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, eight open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and four HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- ELISHIS, BRENDA
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,600 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,294,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3070990045
- BIN
- 3191152
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 8Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “167 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3070990045)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/167-avenue-u-3070990045. 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)
- ELISHIS, BRENDAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,600 sq ft (20 ft × 80 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,000 sq ft (incl. 990 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R5B, C2-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.88 built / 1.50 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 3070990045 (Borough 3, Block 7099, Lot 45) · BIN 3191152BBL 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 2026-11-07; 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)
- $1,294,000The 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
- $77,640The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $42,618Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,294,000 | $77,640 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,263,000 | $75,780 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,199,000 | $71,940 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Elishis, Brenda | 167 Avenue U Llc | 2013031400840001 |
| 2012-12-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | David Elishis (Estate); Brenda Elishis As Administrator | Elishis, Brenda | 2013031401115001 |
| 2004-11-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | David Elishis, Executor; Liuba Elishis, Deceased; The Estate Of Liuba Elishis | Elishis, David | 2005021700594001 |
| 1982-12-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zagon, Jerome; Zagon, Ruth; Zagon, Benjamin; Zagon, Beatrice; Zagon, Janet | Elishis, Liuba | FT_3120000945412 |
| 1980-10-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zagon Emil | Zagon Ruth; Zagon Emil | BK_8030118300024 |
| 1978-07-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zagon Jerome | Zagon Janet; Zagon Jerome | BK_7830100500817 |
| 1978-06-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zagon Benjamin | Zagon Benjamin; Zagon Beatrice | BK_7830099800780 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 2 open of 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2007-12-28 | 310047598 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2007-11-08 | $11,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2007-09-26 | 310006971 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2007-08-13 | $35,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-28 | 2008-12-27 | 310047598 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-09-26 | 2008-09-25 | 310006971 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-08-16 | 2007-12-31 | 310006971 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2007-08-16 | 2008-08-01 | 310006971 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| — | 2007-12-31 | 310006971 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | IN PROCESS (renewal) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
DOB violations 4 active of 5
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V010606LL629118358 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V032602LL629125116 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V022701LL629123840 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V020700LL629124299 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2007-01-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*011907LL629118749 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 4
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2009-06-06 | CLASS - 2 | OPERATION OF A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT CERT OF OPERATION. NOTECAFE ARRANGED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A PA 1ST FLR CELLAR AND REAR YARD APPRX98 SEATING IN APC 3 (OVERAS) COMBINES. REMEDY: OBTAIN A CERT OF OPERAT | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34755187X |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2009-06-06 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O DOB RECORDS NOTED CELLAR AND CAR YARD IS ARRANGED FOR OCCUPANCY IN CONJUNCTION W/ 1ST FLR EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT CELLAR ARRANGE APPRX 33 SEATING AND | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34755188H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2005-02-28 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING -HAZARDOUS. NOTED: BOTH REAR FIRE ESCAPESAT 2ND/3RD FLOORS HAVE NO DROP LADDERS, EXCESSIVE RUST WITH 2ND FLOOR FIRE ESCAPE BLOCKED, TABLE TOP AND FRAME, A/C UNIT, FLOWER POTS ETC. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34469201X |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2008-06-01 | Non-Hazardous | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS. PREMISES UNDER ALTERATION #310006971, PERMIT EXPIRING 08-01-2008. CONSTRUCTION WORK IN CELLAR IS CONTRARY TO APPROVED PLANS. FLAMMABLE WOOD&BENCHES NOT ON PLANS. F.P.S.C | $2,500 / $2,500 / $0 | 34611424H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 67
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 | 2026-04-13 | Sanitation Recycling | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | ELISHIS BRENDA | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049628256N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-15 | Sanitation Police | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048412648N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-13 | Sanitation Police | STREET OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047971547Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-13 | Sanitation Police | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047971548K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-09 | Sanitation Police | STREET OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047491907K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-09 | Sanitation Police | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047491908M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-05-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMERS FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048418498Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2023-12-04 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM W O A RECEPTACLE | HAK FARMER MARKET | $80 / $80 / $0 | 048101145N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-08-19 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047994525J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-07-01 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047981614Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-11-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047687637Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-11-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DREAMER FARMERS MARKET INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047620378M |
Showing 12 of 67 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
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
- 195629
- Last registered
- 2026-09-26
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | Isser Elishis | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | BRENDA ELISHIS FAMILY TRUST | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Brenda Elishis | ||
| Agent | Brenda Elishis | LIUBA MANAGEMENT CO. | Brooklyn, Ny |
| Headofficer | Brenda Elishis | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Brenda Elishis | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 8 open of 8
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 · 2025-12-31 | B | 2025-12-31 | 3 | § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1 |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-12-30 | A | 2025-12-30 | 3 | § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-12-30 | C | 2025-12-30 | 3 | § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Not Complied With · 2017-09-13 | C | 2017-08-23 | 3 | § 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2017-03-15 | B | 2017-03-15 | 3FL | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER AT ELECTRICAL BOX AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3FL, 3rd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2017-03-15 | B | 2017-03-15 | 3FL | § 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 3FL, 3rd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2014-12-08 | B | 2014-12-08 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2014-12-08 | B | 2014-12-08 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
HPD complaints 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-27 | CLOSE | 3 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in |
| 2025-08-23 | CLOSE | 3 | Door/Window – Door | 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 |
| 2025-07-30 | CLOSE | 3 | Door/Window – Door General – Cooking Gas | 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 |
| 2024-11-27 | CLOSE | 3RDFLR | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | 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 |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None | Closed | 2026-10-02 |
| 2025-12-27 | HPD | UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS | Closed | 2026-05-22 |
| 2025-12-27 | HPD | HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY | Closed | 2025-12-29 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
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