# 20 Danforth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

BBL 3041190079 · Block 4119 · Lot 79 · BIN 3091752  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/20-danforth-street-3041190079  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

20 Danforth Street (Brooklyn, NY 11208; tax lot BBL 3041190079) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1901, on a 1,626 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as ESPINAL, ANA G; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 24, 2011 lists a price of $375,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $985,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five open HPD violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and 11 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, “20 Danforth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (BBL 3041190079)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/20-danforth-street-3041190079. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 5 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ESPINAL, ANA G
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 1,626 sq ft · Building area: 1,980 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $985,000, assessed value $59,100, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-02-07 from CASTILLO, ARACELIS; ESPINAL, ANA G to ESPINAL, ANA G, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2011-05-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2011-05-24 from ESPINAL, MARIA A to CASTILLO, ARACELIS; ESPINAL, ANA G, stated price $375,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-10-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-10-15 from MAHARAJ, DASSRATH; MAHARAJ, SHAIROON to ESPINAL MARIA A, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-06-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-06-14 from VILACHA, ANDREW to MAHARAJ, DASSRATH; MAHARAJ, SHAIROON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-01-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-01-17 from KEMITCH JOHN to VILACHA ANDREW, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-01-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-01-03 from KEMITCH IDA to KEMITCH IDA; KEMITCH JOHN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-01-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-01-20 from KEMITCH JOHN M to KEMITCH IDA, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH 1ST WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-09-05 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS. Hearing pending. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt FIRSTF): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1FL): Plumbing – Water Supply. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-09-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only; General – Cooking Gas. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-08-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1STFL): General – Cooking Gas; Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-08-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-08-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Plumbing – Water Supply. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-07-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2FLOOR): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-08-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Electric – No Lighting. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLY. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles. | 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 ESPINAL, ANA G. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-02-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-02-07). | 636b-3b5g |

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