1961 Bergen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
BBL 3083380001 (Borough 3, Block 8338, Lot 1) · BIN 3411249, 3398350, 3398530, 3398348, 3420556, 3398349, 3420555, 3825184 · Last updated: · Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach · ZIP 11234
Also recorded in city data as: 1887 Ralph Ave · 1875 Ralph Ave · 1855 Ralph Ave
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
1961 Bergen Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11234; tax lot BBL 3083380001) is an outdoor recreation property (building class Q0: outdoor recreation facility (subtype Q0)), on a 2,683,275 sq ft lot zoned PARK. City tax records list the owner as NYC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $178,904,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 15 311 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.)
- Owner of record
- NYC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
- Building class
- Q0 · Outdoor recreation facility
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,683,275 sq ft · PARK
- Market value (DOF)
- $178,904,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3083380001
- BIN
- 3411249, 3398350, 3398530 …
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 6OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1961 Bergen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (BBL 3083380001)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1961-bergen-avenue-3083380001. 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)
- NYC DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- Q0 – Outdoor recreation facility (subtype Q0)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Open space & outdoor recreationCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 7
- Lot size
- 2,683,275 sq ft (190.42 ft × 223.33 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- PARK, M1-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Park.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.00 built / 0.00 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 3083380001 (Borough 3, Block 8338, Lot 1) · BIN 3411249, 3398350, 3398530, 3398348, 3420556, 3398349, 3420555, 3825184BBL 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)
- $178,904,000The 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
- $80,506,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $80,506,800Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $178,904,000 | $80,506,800 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $188,320,000 | $84,744,000 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $155,623,000 | $70,030,350 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 2 open of 12
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 · 2010-01-06 | 320083761 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-10-16 | $50,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2003-10-28 | 301650899 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2003-09-26 | $3,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-06-08 | B01402650-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-05-27 | $2,444,953 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-05-28 | B01372464-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-05-27 | $255,325 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-05-07 | B01356967-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-04-23 | $1,593,752 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-03-26 | B01356846-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-03-16 | $3,074,102 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-03-26 | B01356402-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-03-16 | $208,937 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2014-11-18 | 320723909 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2013-03-27 | $150,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-10-03 | 320205880 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2010-08-20 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-05-09 | 320091048 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-11-02 | $25,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2009-10-28 | 320086376 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-10-23 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2005-03-08 | 301774514 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2004-03-24 | $1,500 |
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 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-04 | 2015-06-04 | 320723909 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel storage | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-06-11 | 2014-06-11 | 320723909 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel storage | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-12-21 | 2011-12-21 | 320091048 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-31 | 320083761 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel storage | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-11-02 | 2010-07-08 | 320091048 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel burning | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-11-02 | 2010-07-08 | 320091048 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-11-02 | 2010-11-02 | 320091048 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-07-16 | 2006-08-22 | 301774514 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-10-28 | 2004-06-12 | 301650899 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | 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 0 active of 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030315LBLVIO12520 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030315LBLVIO12519 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030315LBLVIO12521 |
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) 6 unpaid of 82
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 | 2025-06-02 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | NYC DEP | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049102938Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-01 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | NYC DEP | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014179802K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-01 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | NYC DEP | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014179804Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-01 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | NYC DEP | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014179795L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-03-26 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | NYC DEP | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014112254M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-03-26 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | NYC DEP | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014112250P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2026-09-25 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 012190108P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2026-07-29 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PR | $0 / $0 / $0 | 012185916R |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2026-02-07 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PR | $0 / $0 / $0 | 012185907P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2025-11-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NYC DEP - PAERDEGAT BASIN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 012175540Z |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2025-08-26 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NYC DEP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 012171017X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2025-04-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | NYC DEP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 012171019J |
Showing 12 of 82 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) 15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | DPR | Maintenance or Facility – Garbage or Litter | Closed | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-10-18 | DPR | Maintenance or Facility – Garbage or Litter | Closed | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-08-15 | NYPD | Noise - Park – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-08-15 |
| 2026-08-08 | DPR | Maintenance or Facility – Grass/Weeds | Closed | 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-07-19 | DPR | Maintenance or Facility – Unsecured Facility | Closed | 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-07-17 | DSNY | Obstruction – Weeds or Grass | Closed | 2026-07-20 |
| 2026-06-30 | DOHMH | Mobile Food Vendor – Food Temperature | Closed | 2026-08-29 |
| 2026-06-17 | DOT | Curb Condition – Broken Curb | Closed | 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-06-03 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-12 | DCWP | Consumer Complaint – Other Store (Non-Food) | Closed | 2026-05-13 |
Showing 10 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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
Other properties
This lot has no map coordinates, so these are other lots on the same street (within 40 house numbers) and the same tax block (within 15 lot numbers), not a distance ranking.
More in Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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