1909 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
BBL 3073240050 (Borough 3, Block 7324, Lot 50) · BIN 3198278 · Last updated: · Madison · ZIP 11229
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
1909 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11229; tax lot BBL 3073240050) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1925, on a 2,100 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as TWO DRAGONS INC.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 26, 2015 lists a price of $980,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,370,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and one OATH ticket 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
- TWO DRAGONS INC.
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,100 sq ft · R5
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,370,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $980,000 · 2015-01-26
- BBL
- 3073240050
- BIN
- 3198278
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1909 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 (BBL 3073240050)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1909-avenue-u-3073240050. 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)
- TWO DRAGONS INC.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe 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
- 1925Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,100 sq ft (20 ft × 105 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,560 sq ft (incl. 1,280 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R5, C1-3The 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)
- 1.22 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 3073240050 (Borough 3, Block 7324, Lot 50) · BIN 3198278BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,370,000The 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
- $82,200The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $44,064Assessed 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 | $1,370,000 | $82,200 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,328,000 | $79,680 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,275,000 | $76,500 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-26 | DEED | $980,000 | Drivas, Theodosius; Drivas, Theodosios; Drivas, Patra | Two Dragons Inc. | 2015020200743003 |
| 1969-09-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Danakas Dimitrios; Drivas Theodosios | Drivas Theodosios; Drivas Patra | BK_6930036401718 |
| 1968-11-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Karp Realty Corp | Drivas Theodosios; Danakas Dimitrios | BK_6830028900252 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 1 open of 3
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2019-06-04 | 320992912 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2019-05-23 | $50,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2016-03-31 | 321317491 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-03-31 | $7,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-09-20 | 340303004 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2015-09-15 | $38,760 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 6
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-04 | 2019-09-06 | 320992912 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-05-31 | 2020-11-30 | 320992912 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2019-05-31 | 2019-09-06 | 320992912 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-12-15 | 2016-12-14 | 340303004 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-12-15 | 2016-09-19 | 340303004 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-09-16 | 2016-03-31 | 340303004 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 2 active of 14
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629130178 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1989-01-03 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V010389ESST1503W | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2006-01-06 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010606LL629115416 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629116575 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021304LL629117775 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031903LL629123604 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629125286 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629124001 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629124460 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629124111 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*050498LL629122754 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629131268 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-06-06 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V*060695ES1502N | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1989-01-30 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V*013089ESST1503W |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 25
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-03-04 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TWO DRAGONS INC | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049536516M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-03-09 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TWO DRAGONS INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049536544J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2026-02-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | TWO DRAGONS INC | $80 / $80 / $0 | 049536508M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-02-03 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | TWO DRAGONS INC | $25 / $25 / $0 | 048872890Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-12-16 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | TWO DRAGONS INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048752052N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-11-10 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TWO DRAGONS INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048128102N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-09-27 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | TWO DRAGONS INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047629245J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-12-28 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | TWO DRAGONS INC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047052230N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-12-27 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | TWO DRAGONS INC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047051807Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2020-12-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | TWO DRAGONS INC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0205085421 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-01-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | TWO DRAGONS INC | $25 / $25 / $0 | 042077478X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2019-01-19 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL | COSMO BOUTIQUE | $100 / $158 / $0 | 042069943M |
Showing 12 of 25 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | DPR | Wood Pile Remaining – Remove Debris | In Progress | — |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Madison: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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