# 167 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

BBL 3070990045 · Block 7099 · Lot 45 · BIN 3191152  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/167-avenue-u-3070990045  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

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 8, 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “167 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3070990045)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/167-avenue-u-3070990045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Gravesend (East)-Homecrest: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11223: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11223

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 169 Avenue U (19 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/169-avenue-u-3070990044
- 165 Avenue U (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/165-avenue-u-3070990046
- 171 Avenue U (39 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/171-avenue-u-3070990043
- 161 Avenue U (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/161-avenue-u-3070990047
- 173 Avenue U (58 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/173-avenue-u-3070990042
- 159 Avenue U (59 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-avenue-u-3070990048
- 2080 West 6th Street (80 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2080-west-6th-street-3070990039
- 2075 West 7th Street (93 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2075-west-7th-street-3070990050

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 4 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ELISHIS, BRENDA
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,600 sq ft · Building area: 3,000 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B, C2-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,294,000, assessed value $77,640, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-12-20 from ELISHIS, BRENDA to 167 AVENUE U LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2012-12-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-12-20 from DAVID ELISHIS (ESTATE); BRENDA ELISHIS AS ADMINISTRATOR to ELISHIS, BRENDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-11-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-11-18 from DAVID ELISHIS, EXECUTOR; LIUBA ELISHIS, DECEASED; THE ESTATE OF LIUBA ELISHIS to ELISHIS, DAVID, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-12-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-12-18 from ZAGON, JEROME; ZAGON, RUTH; ZAGON, BENJAMIN; ZAGON, BEATRICE; ZAGON, JANET to ELISHIS, LIUBA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-10-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-10-24 from ZAGON EMIL to ZAGON RUTH; ZAGON EMIL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-07-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-07-12 from ZAGON JEROME to ZAGON JANET; ZAGON JEROME, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-06-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-06-07 from ZAGON BENJAMIN to ZAGON BENJAMIN; ZAGON BEATRICE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-08 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 310047598 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED TO INSTALL ANSUL SYSTEM AT FIRTS FLOOR. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-08-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310006971 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NEW STORE FRONT AND NEW RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT IN FIRST FLOOR NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-12-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310047598: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2007-12-28, expires 2008-12-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-09-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310006971: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2007-09-26, expires 2008-09-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-08-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310006971: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2007-08-16, expires 2007-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-08-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310006971: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-08-16, expires 2008-08-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 310006971: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued date not given, expires 2007-12-31. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-06-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. 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 |
| 2025-12-31 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 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, …. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-12-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 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 recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-08-23 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-03-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-03-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2014-12-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 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. 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 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 i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-08-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 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 encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 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 encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 ELISHIS, BRENDA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-12-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-12-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Isser Elishis, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (BRENDA ELISHIS FAMILY TRUST), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Brenda Elishis. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Brenda Elishis (LIUBA MANAGEMENT CO.), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Brenda Elishis, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-26 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Brenda Elishis, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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