# 181 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

BBL 3004130007 · Block 413 · Lot 7 · BIN 3414663, 3006613  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/181-3rd-avenue-3004130007  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 294 Butler St; 173 3 St; 173 3 Ave

## Summary

181 3rd Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11217; tax lot BBL 3004130007) is a 133-unit hotel (building class H2: hotel (subtype H2)), built around 2009, on a 21,000 sq ft lot zoned M1-4/R7X. City tax records list the owner as FREUD THIRD AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 10, 2006 lists a price of $4,800,000 in a deed covering 3 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $22,940,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, five open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 21 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “181 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (BBL 3004130007)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/181-3rd-avenue-3004130007. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 5 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FREUD THIRD AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC
- Building class: H2 – Hotel (subtype H2)
- Year built: 2009
- Floors: 10
- Units: 133 residential / 138 total
- Lot area: 21,000 sq ft · Building area: 54,870 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-4/R7X, G
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $22,940,000, assessed value $10,323,000, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-11-10 from ELECTRIC SWITCH BOARD CO. INC. to FREUD THIRD AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC, stated price $4,800,000 for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-03-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-03-01 from SOLLITTO, VINCENT to ELECTRIC SWITCHBD COINC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-03-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-03-01 from WALSH, F RAYMOND EXEC/OF to WALSH, MARY K, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-03-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-03-01 from WALSH, MARY K to ELECTRIC SWITCHBD COINC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-12-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-12-24 from JOHN W MCGRATH CORPORATION to 185 THIRD AVENUE ASSOCATES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-07-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-07-09 from METROPOLITAN NEWS CO to MCGRATH JOHN W CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00361873-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-10-07 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00363029-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2008-04-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310133539 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL SIDEWALK SHED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEMOLITION# 302389458, TOTAL 175LF. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-04-01 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00361873-I1: Sign — FILING FOR NEW SIGN APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2026-04-01, expires 2027-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-30 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00363029-I1: Structural — FILING FOR INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURE FOR EXTERIOR SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2023-05-30, expires 2023-11-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2008-04-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310133539: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-04-30, expires 2008-07-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-04-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302389458: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2008-04-18, expires 2009-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-04-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302389458: Demolition. Issued 2008-04-18, expires 2009-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300623145: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1997-04-08, expires 1997-10-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-01-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-01-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-01-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-01-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-12-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-05-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-02 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-24 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-03 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-30 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-17 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-04 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Hearing pending. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 511): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-11 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DSNY: Lot Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Hotel or Motel. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Dirty Water. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Dirty Water. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-01 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DSNY: Lot Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-31 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2). | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 22. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3004130007/complaints

## 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 FREUD THIRD AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-11-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2006-11-10). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-08-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Marc Freud, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (FREUD THIRD AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Marc Freud, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Arlene Somer. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-08-06 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Marc Freud, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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