185 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3032820008 (Block 3282, Lot 8) · BIN 3074911 · Last updated:
Summary
185 St Nicholas Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1920, on a 1,800 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as VARGHESE, ELBEE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,158,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 43 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- VARGHESE, ELBEEThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,800 sq ft (20 ft × 90 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,700 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.50 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 3032820008 (Borough 3, Block 3282, Lot 8) · BIN 3074911BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,158,000The 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
- $69,480The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $31,816Assessed 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 | $1,158,000 | $69,480 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,094,000 | $65,640 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,093,000 | $65,580 | 1 |
| 2024 | Final | $1,069,000 | $64,140 | 1 |
| 2023 | Final | $934,000 | $56,040 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-29 | DEED, LE | $0 / not stated | Varghese, Elbee | The Elbee Varghese Family Trust; Varghese, Trustee, George | 2020123100663001 |
| 1991-05-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Joseph, Mary Violet; Anthony, Maria Joseph | Varghese, Elbee; Varghese, George | FT_3530001616553 |
| 1986-08-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ignacio, Paul; Ingacio, Laureana | Joseph, Mary Violet; Anthony, Maria Joseph | FT_3250001208425 |
| 1985-11-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cotto, Margot; Cotto, Jose A | Ignacio, Laureana; Ignacio, Paul | FT_3190001125519 |
| 1980-05-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Coniglio Mary; Coniglio Jerry | Cotto Jose A; Cotto Margot | BK_8030115901425 |
| 1979-08-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zuelch Herman | Coniglio Jerry; Coniglio Mary | BK_7930109601701 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 43 unpaid of 64
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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 | 2026-05-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049793802K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-03-21 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049694634R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-03-16 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049668476L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-03-07 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049684405Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-23 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049631103J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049631080X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-11 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049474417X |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-09-06 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049346671P |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-21 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049237427K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-11-12 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048726506J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-10-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048617776R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-09-30 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | VARGHESE ELBEE | $300 / $0 / $300 | 048617635N |
Showing 12 of 64 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-15 | CLOSE | 1 | Appliance – Electric/Gas Range | 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 |
| 2021-11-02 | CLOSE | 1FLOOR | 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-10-08 |
| 2026-03-20 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-03-21 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On St Nicholas Ave
- 179 St Nicholas Avenue (14 open items)
- 181 St Nicholas Avenue (three open items)
- 182 St Nicholas Avenue (five open items)
- 183 St Nicholas Avenue (five open items)
- 186 St Nicholas Avenue (14 open items)
- 187 St Nicholas Avenue (one open item)
- 188 St Nicholas Avenue (one open item)
- 189 St Nicholas Avenue
Same tax block (3282)
- 463 Harman Street (six open items)
- 465 Harman Street (12 open items)
- 467 Harman Street (four open items)
- 469 Harman Street (eight open items)
- 471 Harman Street (21 open items)
- 473 Harman Street
- 475 Harman Street
- 477 Harman Street (54 open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3032820008.json