# 191 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3003970007 · Block 397 · Lot 7 · BIN 3336059, 3336058  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/191-smith-street-3003970007  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 193 Smith St

## Summary

191 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3003970007) is a 2-unit store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1925, on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as EMPATHY REALTY,    .. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,632,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 27 311 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, “191 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3003970007)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/191-smith-street-3003970007. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11201: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11201

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 195 Smith Street (37 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/195-smith-street-3003970006
- 189 Smith Street (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/189-smith-street-3003970009
- 205 Smith Street (101 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/205-smith-street-3003970001
- 187 Smith Street (121 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/187-smith-street-3003910001
- 185 Smith Street (142 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/185-smith-street-3003910002
- 192 Smith Street (160 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/192-smith-street-3003960044
- 346 Warren Street (56 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/346-warren-street-3003970010
- 358 Warren Street (137 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/358-warren-street-3003970011

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: EMPATHY REALTY,    .
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1925
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 5,000 sq ft · Building area: 7,600 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,632,000, assessed value $1,184,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-04 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2002-12-04 from EMPATHY REALTY, INC. to EMPATHY REALTY, LLC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-10-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-10-28 from SHINE, SAM; SHINE, BERTHA to EMPATHY REALTY INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-10-07 from SHINE SAM to SHINE BERTHA; SHINE SAM, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-10-07 from SHINE SAM to SHINE BERTHA; SHINE SAM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-27 | open (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW job filing B00211075-I1 (Alteration): Permit Issued — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2009-02-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310302339 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION FILED TO ESTABLISH EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT USE TO OBTAIN PLACE OF ASSEMBLY PERMIT | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2004-03-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301773720 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Replace plumbing fixtures on exist roughing..replace boiler..general repairs..no change to use, egress or occupancy | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2021-08-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00570039-I1: Plumbing — INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING CELLAR, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR WITH PLUMBING WORK: RELOCATE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FIXTURES; NEW BOILER AND HOT WATER HEATERS ON …. Issued 2021-08-05, expires 2022-05-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00570043-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALL NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM ON FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTION:IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2021-08-05, expires 2022-08-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00570033-I1: General Construction — RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR:INSTALL NEW PARTITIONS, FLOOR/WALL FINISHES. INSTALL NEW CEILING TILES ANDLIGHTING FIXTURES, …. Issued 2021-08-05, expires 2022-08-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-08-30 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00211075-I1: Sprinklers — HEREWITH FILE TO RENOVATE GROCERY STORE. WORK INCLUDES NEW PARTITION WALLS, NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW FLOORING, NEW PAINT THROUGH-OUT, AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTIO…. Issued 2019-08-30, expires 2019-09-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-08-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00212411-I1: Mechanical Systems — HEREWITH FILE TO RENOVATE GROCERY STORE. WORK INCLUDES NEW PARTITION WALLS, NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW FLOORING, NEW PAINT THROUGH-OUT, AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTIO…. Issued 2019-08-30, expires 2020-03-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-08-30 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00211075-I1: Plumbing — HEREWITH FILE TO RENOVATE GROCERY STORE. WORK INCLUDES NEW PARTITION WALLS, NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES, NEW FLOORING, NEW PAINT THROUGH-OUT, AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTIO…. Issued 2019-08-30, expires 2019-09-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-08-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322012308: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-08-27, expires 2020-11-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-08-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 322010248: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-08-16, expires 2020-09-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-09-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340298467: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2015-09-11, expires 2016-09-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321140966: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-07-16, expires 2016-07-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321140966: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-07-08, expires 2016-04-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321140966: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-07-08, expires 2016-07-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-11-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320873890: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2013-11-12, expires 2014-11-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-10-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320907676: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-10-30, expires 2014-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-10-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320907676: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2013-10-30, expires 2014-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-10-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320907676: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-10-30, expires 2014-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-09-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320907676: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-09-16, expires 2014-09-16. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 36. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3003970007/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: OPERATION OF A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT PUBLIC ASSEMBLY PERMIT REMEDY: OBTAIN A P/A PERMIT FORTHWITH.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2005-07-29 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO DOB RECORDS REAR YARD BEING USED FOR ADDITIONAL SEATING 17 CHAIRS,6 TABLES IN REAR YARD FOR REST FOR EATING.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE IN REAR YARD.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-04-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $3,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-23 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-01-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-06-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Sidewalk Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Poisoning – 3 or More. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Graffiti – Graffiti. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Panhandling – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Stoop Line Stand. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 27. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3003970007/complaints

## 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 EMPATHY REALTY,    .. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-12-04 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2002-12-04). | 636b-3b5g |

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