# 20 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3002630045 · Block 263 · Lot 45 · BIN 3002505  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/20-sidney-place-3002630045  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

20 Sidney Place (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3002630045) is a 25-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1838, on a 5,075 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RENEE REALTY LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,506,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, nine open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were nine 311 requests in the past 12 months and 36 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 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3002630045)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/20-sidney-place-3002630045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 9 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: RENEE REALTY LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1838
- Floors: 4
- Units: 25 residential / 25 total
- Lot area: 5,075 sq ft · Building area: 12,024 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- 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 $3,506,000, assessed value $1,577,700, tax class 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-12-27 from RENEE REALTY CO to RENEE REALTY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-01-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-01-02 from KORNBLUM, JACK; MALLIN, RENEE to RENEE REALTY CO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-04-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-04-09 from WEINSTEIN HELENE A; LANDES ESTELLE to GUOLA RLTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-04-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-04-09 from GUOLA RLTY CORP to MALLIN RENEE; KORNBLUM JACK, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-08-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-08-14 from INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK to SUNBRITE REALTY MANAGEMENT INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-08-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-08-14 from LANDES ESTELLE; WEINSTEIN HELENE H to SUNBRITE REALTY MANAGEMENT INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-08-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-08-14 from SUNBRITE REALTY MANAGEMENT INC to LANDES ESTELLE; WEINSTEIN HELENE A, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-08-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-08-02 from 168 HICKS CORP to WEINSTEIN HELENE A; LANDES ESTELLE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-08-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-08-01 from WEINSTEIN HELENE A; LANDES ESTELLE to 168 HICKS CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-27 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00418757-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-10-28 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00418757-I1: Supported Scaffold — ALTERATION TYPE 3 - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - SCAFFOLDINSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. PIPE SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITHCHAPTER 33 OF THE NYC BUILDING …. Issued 2020-10-28, expires 2021-10-14. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-10-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340777680: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-10-26, expires 2021-10-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2020-07-13 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00368018-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC …. Issued 2020-07-13, expires 2021-07-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-10-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340368060: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-10-04, expires 2018-10-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-04-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340368060: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-04-07, expires 2017-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-05-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320189988: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2011-05-04, expires 2012-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-08-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320189988: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-08-30, expires 2011-04-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-12-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300137616: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1991-12-09, expires 1992-04-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-12-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300137616: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 1991-12-03, expires 1992-11-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-12-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300137616: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1991-12-03, expires 1992-11-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1991-12-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300137616: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1991-12-03, expires 1992-11-05. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2021-02-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2053 ADM CODE PROVIDE DWELLING WITH A JANITOR OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR JANITORIAL SERVICE.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-01-12 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE FRONT ENTRANCE TO BUILDING AT BASEMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-01-17 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-01-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-11-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING, BASEMENT STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-11-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 4TH, 3RD AND 2ND STORY BALCONIES AT BUILDING FRONT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS BOXES 5 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 4C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR 4 STY EAST APT 4C. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-07 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE GOOSENECK LADDER ROOF SOUTH.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-04 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $2,550. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-09 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt B): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1B): 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 |
| 2021-12-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Plumbing – Toilet. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-10-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Plumbing – Basin/Sink. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-06-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): 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 |
| 2020-05-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-05-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Electric – Lighting; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-04-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Electric – Lighting. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-04-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): General – Cabinet. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-04-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): General – Cabinet. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): Door/Window – Door; General – Cabinet; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Door/Window – Window Frame. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): General – Janitor/Super. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt C): General – Janitor/Super. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 45. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3002630045/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 RENEE REALTY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2001-12-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2001-12-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (RENEE REALTY LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Benjamin Kornblum, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Jack Kornblum, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Benjamin Kornblum, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Jack Kornblum, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-09 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Ben Kornblum. | feu5-w2e2 |

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