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188 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3021330004 (Borough 3, Block 2133, Lot 4) · BIN 3059543 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 18810 Broadway

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

188 Broadway (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3021330004) is a 1-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1920, on a 958 sq ft lot zoned C4-3. City tax records list the owner as 188 RV LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 20, 2013 lists a price of $900,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $313,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. 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
188 RV LLC
Building class
K4 · Store building
Year built · units
1920 · 1 res.
Lot area · zoning
958 sq ft · C4-3
Market value (DOF)
$313,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$900,000 · 2013-03-20
BBL
3021330004
BIN
3059543

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “188 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3021330004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/188-broadway-3021330004. 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)
188 RV LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The 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
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
1 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
958 sq ft (21.67 ft × 50 ft)
Building floor area
1,638 sq ft (incl. 924 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C4-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.71 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 3021330004 (Borough 3, Block 2133, Lot 4) · BIN 3059543BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
$313,000The 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
$140,850The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$124,920Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$313,000$140,8504
2026Final$283,000$127,3504
2025Final$258,000$116,1004

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01

Sales & deed history 8

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
2013-03-20DEED$900,000Bh 188 Broadway Llc188 Rv Llc2013032100113001
2012-08-15DEED$420,000188 Broadway Realty, LlcBh 188 Broadway Llc2012082001194001
2008-07-09DEED$500,000Brand'S Computer, Inc.188 Broadway Realty, Llc2008071500530002
2008-04-14DEED$0 / not statedDistefano, FrankBrand'S Computer, Inc.2008071500530001
1984-08-30DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Distefano, Frank; Distafano, AnitaBrands Computer IncFT_3850001039485
1984-02-29DEED$0 / not statedDi Stefano, Frank; Di Stefano, AnitaBrand'S Computer IncFT_3900001039490
1967-12-14DEED$0 / not statedHaber LilyanDistefano Anita; Distefano FrankBK_6730060300466
1967-12-01DEED$0 / not statedHaber LilyanDistefano Frank; Distefano AnitaBK_6730059200435

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01

DOB job filings 0 open of 1

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 · 2011-04-28
320162701
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2010-05-18$12,816

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 1

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
2010-08-022011-07-16320162701
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 1 active of 6

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
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1993-08-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV081693LL629127545
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-01-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*010109LL629114507
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2008-01-03LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*010308LL629114460
Resolved/dismissed
VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED
1999-02-10C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: INSTALL A DOOR AT 2ND FLOOR INTER- CONNECTED WITH 186 BROADWAY REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONVW*021099C01JL02
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1998-05-04LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*050498LL629121147
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-09-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*091697LL6291224878

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

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
1999-02-10Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT, WORK NOTED. INSTALL A DOOR AT SECOND FLOOR INTERCONNECTED WITH 186 BROADWAY. OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.$0 / $0 / $034196029M

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

OATH tickets (all agencies) 3 unpaid of 7

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-07-02Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK188 RV LLC$300 / $0 / $300049267859L
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-02-24Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST188 RV LLC$300 / $0 / $300047976716N
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2024-09-05Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS188 RV LLC$25 / $0 / $25048610406H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-01-04Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK188 RV LLC$50 / $50 / $0047651771K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2021-03-09Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISH188 RV LLC$100 / $100 / $0047031779H
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2019-06-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS188 RV LLC$0 / $0 / $0045696901X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-11-13Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS188 RV LLC$25 / $25 / —043952482H

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

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 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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
2026-06-23DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-06-24

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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