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187 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

BBL 3071000046 (Borough 3, Block 7100, Lot 46) · BIN 3191213 · Last updated:

Summary · as of November 5, 2026

187 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071000046) is a store building (building class K2: store building (subtype K2)), built around 1931, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as MEGA UNITED,; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 26, 2003 lists a price of $440,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $803,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
MEGA UNITED,
Building class
K2 · Store building
Year built · units
1931 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,000 sq ft · R5B
Market value (DOF)
$803,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$440,000 · 2003-03-26
BBL
3071000046
BIN
3191213

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “187 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071000046)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/187-avenue-u-3071000046. 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)
MEGA UNITED,The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
K2 – Store building (subtype K2)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2008, 2017.
Floors
2.25
Units
0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
4,000 sq ft (incl. 4,000 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)
2.00 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 3071000046 (Borough 3, Block 7100, Lot 46) · BIN 3191213BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-05; 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)
$803,000The 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
$361,350The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$325,170Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$803,000$361,3504
2026Final$731,000$328,9504
2025Final$732,000$329,4004

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05

Sales & deed history 5

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2003-03-26DEEDO$440,000Two Girls Realty, Inc.Mega United, Llc2003032802201001
1998-04-14DEED$0 / not statedB.E.L. North Corp.Two Girls Realty, Inc.FT_3090006063209
1995-08-01DEED$0 / not stated187 Ave U IncB.E.L. North CorpFT_3910004893691
1989-05-25DEED$0 / not statedCafaro, John187 Avenue U IncFT_3750001458775
1986-04-22DEED$0 / not statedCafaro, Joseph Aka; Cafaro, Giuseppe/Exec OfCafaro, JohnFT_3730001170573

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05

DOB job filings 0 open of 5

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2021-08-02
321183198
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2016-05-18$310,276
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2009-08-28
320060535
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2009-08-07$30,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2005-05-16
301944047
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2005-04-29$2,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2005-02-22
301751129
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2004-05-24$89,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1998-02-04
300467796
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)1995-08-29$42,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05

Work permits 11

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2019-06-192019-09-01321183198
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2017-10-202018-09-01321183198
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2017-10-132018-09-01321183198
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
2005-05-162006-07-01301944047
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2005-05-052006-07-01301944047
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2004-09-302005-09-30301751129
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2004-06-102004-10-19301751129
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2004-06-102004-10-19301751129
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
1995-12-081996-04-26300467796
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
1995-11-151996-05-24300467796
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
1995-11-151996-05-24300467796
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 0 active of 1

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-02-10LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*021097LL629130856

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2022-03-07CLASS - 3ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT INSTALLATION OF 4 NEW A/C SPIT UNITS AND 4 DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH BRANCH WIRING OUTSIDE ON THE SIDE OF THE HOUSE.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT.$0 / $0 / $035644989M

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 28

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-04-18Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMEGA UNITED$50 / $50 / $0048965568N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-01-24Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1STMEGA VISION CENTER$50 / $50 / $0048927325L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-10-25Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1STMEGA VISION CENTER INC$50 / $50 / $0048723682P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-08-14Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1STMEGA VISION CENTER INC$50 / $50 / $0048623028M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-08-02Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1STMEGA VISION CENTER$50 / $50 / $0048568602Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-07-30Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1STMEGA VISION CENTER$50 / $50 / $0048471788P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2024-04-10Fire Department Of NycGENERAL MAINTENANCEMEGA UNITED LLC.$750 / $843 / $0014114778M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-12-22Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMEGA UNITED$50 / $50 / $0047990487J
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2022-03-07Dept. Of BuildingsELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMITXU,SHOUJI$0 / $0 / $0035644989M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-10-10Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMEGA VISION CENTER$100 / $100 / —042157901Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2015-05-05FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMEGA VISION CENTER$100 / $100 / —0189571544
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-09-20Sanitation DeptSIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONMEGA VISION CENTER$100 / $100 / —042014667R

Showing 12 of 28 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05

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 — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05

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 — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

HPD complaints 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-07-05NYPDIllegal Fireworks – N/AClosed2026-07-05

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05

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