# 189 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

BBL 3071000045 · Block 7100 · Lot 45 · BIN 3191212  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/189-avenue-u-3071000045  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 18942 Ave U

## Summary

189 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071000045) is a 1-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1931, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as MEGA REALTY OF N.Y. LLC.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 17, 2006 lists a price of $650,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $372,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, six active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, one open HPD violation and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “189 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071000045)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/189-avenue-u-3071000045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 6 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MEGA REALTY OF N.Y. LLC.
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 1 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,697 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B, C2-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $372,000, assessed value $167,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-11-17 from CMZ REALTY CORP. to MEGA REALTY OF NY, LLC., stated price $650,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-02-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-02-25 from GOLDBERG, RICHARD to CMZ REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-12-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-12-09 from NEWMAN, IRVING to PAPPALARDO, JOSEPH; CIVIELLO, CHARLES F, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-07-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-07-31 from PAPPALARDO, JOSEPH; CIVIELLO, CHARLES F to NEWMAN, IRVING, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-06-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-06-24 from MARTIN, JOHN NICHOLAS; MARTIN, VIOLET to CIVIELLO, CHARLES F; PAPPALARDO, JOSEPH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 321936410 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILING FOR HORIZONTAL ENLARGEMENT OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-07-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 310279640 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILE APPLICATION FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING KITCHEN,INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN MECHANICAL SYSTEM & PLUMBING ON FIRST FLOOR FOR A BEKARY AND TAKEOUT FOOD STORE.NO CHANGE IN USE ,EGRESS AND O… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-06-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 301192947 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL AUTOAMTIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN RANGEHOOD. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-08-31 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321936410: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-08-31, expires 2022-09-25. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2021-07-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321936410: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-07-13, expires 2021-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-11-08 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320609962: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-11-08, expires 2013-11-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-09-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320609962: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-09-13, expires 2013-09-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320609962: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2012-08-23, expires 2013-08-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320609962: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2012-08-23, expires 2013-08-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-08-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320609962: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2012-08-23, expires 2013-08-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-11-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310279640: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2008-11-26, expires 2009-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-11-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310279640: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2008-11-26, expires 2009-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-08-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301192947: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2001-08-01, expires 2001-08-08. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-12-08 | open (VP-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERT OF OCCUPANCY.NOTED: C OF O #177867 DATED DEC 7TH 1961,CLASSIFY 1ST FL AS A STORE.PRESENTLY REAR OF 1ST FL IS A RESTAURANT AND FRONT IS A GROCERY STORE REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OR AMEND C…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-12-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY-NOTED CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY #117867 DATED 12/7/61 CLASSIFY 1ST FL TO BE OCCUPIED AS A STORE.PRESENTLY REAR OF 1ST FL IS A RESTAURANT. 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 |
| 2009-09-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 2ND STORY APT KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-10-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Kitchen/Food Prep Area. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | 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 MEGA REALTY OF N.Y. LLC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2006-11-17 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2006-11-17). | 636b-3b5g |

---

Independent site. Data from NYC Open Data; not affiliated with the City of New York. Not a title search or official record; verify with the issuing agency. JSON: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3071000045