2011 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
BBL 3073250040 (Borough 3, Block 7325, Lot 40) · BIN 3198324 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 2017 Ave U · 2013 Ave U · 2021 Ave U · 2015 Ave U
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
2011 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11229; tax lot BBL 3073250040) is a store building (building class K1: store building (subtype K1)), built around 1949, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,287,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 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
- ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST
- Building class
- K1 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1949 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 10,000 sq ft · R4
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,287,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3073250040
- BIN
- 3198324
- 5Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 3OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2011 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 (BBL 3073250040)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2011-avenue-u-3073250040. 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)
- ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUSTThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K1 – Store building (subtype K1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Commercial & officeCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1949Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 5 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 10,000 sq ft (100 ft × 116.67 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,300 sq ft (incl. 5,300 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R4, R7A, 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)
- 0.53 built / 1.00 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 3073250040 (Borough 3, Block 7325, Lot 40) · BIN 3198324BBL 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; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,287,000The 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
- $579,150The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $579,150Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,287,000 | $579,150 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,549,000 | $697,050 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,567,000 | $705,150 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Susnow, Ellen | Ellen Susnow Revocable Trust | 2022042200535001 |
| 2021-04-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Susnow, Ellen; Susnow (Deceased), Arthur | Susnow, Ellen | 2021051300579001 |
| 2019-02-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Michael Todfeld, As Executor; The Estate Of Seymour Levine | Michael Todfeld, As Trustee; Levine 2010 Trust | 2019032001185001 |
| 2012-03-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Estate Of Harold Meckler | Meckler, Rances P | 2012031300881001 |
| 2011-11-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Susnow, Arthur; Levine, Seymour | Levine, Seymour; Susnow, Arthur; Susnow, Ellen; Levine, Doris | 2011111501144001 |
| 1982-02-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Art Realty Company T/A; Seelig, Selma; Finkelstein, Gertrude | Meckler, Harold; Susnow, Arthur; Levine, Seymour | FT_3630000901763 |
| 1979-11-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 2011 Avenue You Corp | Finkelstein Gertrude; Seelia Selma | BK_7930111900285 |
| 1979-10-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Art Rlty Co; Finkelstein Gertrude Partners Trading As; Seelig Selma | 2011 Avenue You Corp | BK_7930111200487 |
| 1974-12-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bj Andrews Associates Inc | Finkelstein Gertrude; Seelig Selma | BK_7430075200699 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 5 open of 10
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 · 2018-03-06 | 321688474 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-11-21 | $2,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-04-26 | 321560119 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-04-19 | $38,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2016-11-03 | 340431054 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-10-07 | $38,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2003-06-30 | 301556340 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2003-06-23 | $3,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2001-10-25 | 301266877 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2001-09-17 | $14,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2021-01-28 | 321598776 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2020-11-09 | $150,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2026-06-13 | B00002449-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2017-11-23 | $2,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-10-15 | 321668192 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-10-27 | $75,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-10-31 | 320285231 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-03-18 | $5,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 1992-04-08 | 300165327 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-04-06 | $7,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-06 | 2018-10-21 | 321688474 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-11-27 | 2018-03-30 | B00002449-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence INSTALL CONSTRUCTION FENCE 25 FEET LONG IN CONJUCTION WITH THE JOB #321668192. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2017-11-09 | 2018-11-09 | 321668192 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-10-27 | 2018-03-30 | 321668192 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-10-27 | 2018-03-30 | 321668192 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-04-26 | 2018-04-26 | 321560119 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-04-24 | 2017-08-27 | 321560119 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-11-03 | 2017-05-15 | 340431054 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-06-24 | 2012-06-23 | 320285231 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-06-30 | 2003-07-17 | 301556340 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-10-25 | 2002-10-25 | 301266877 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-10-03 | 2002-08-08 | 301266877 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 4 active of 12
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 | 2023-04-25 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V042523LBLVIO14433 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629121334 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629121333 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1989-01-30 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V013089ESST1505W | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-12-13 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT | V*121311LBLVIO15302 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-12-13 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT | V*121311LBLVIO15301 |
| Resolved/dismissed VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED | 1998-02-23 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | WORK WITH OUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: A WOOD STRUCTURE HAS BEEN ERECTED AT REAR OF PREMISES, APPROX. 10'X15'X 8' HIGH. BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS SHOW NO PERMIT FOR WORK REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION | VW*022398C15RH02 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-02-10 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021097LL629131095 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-02-10 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021097LL629131094 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629123356 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629123355 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1989-12-28 | B-BOILER BOILER OPTIONAL | 46A/32 BREECHING NOT SEALED PROPERLY-CEILING NOT FIRE PROOF | V*122889B32005157J |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 5
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2007-09-05 | Hazardous | 50A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,B4B,16,25A,35,40,48A,3A,24B,32A,38,39,46C,48B.50A-BACKFLOW NOT PIPED DOWN.50B-NO CHECK VALVE.50C-BOILER JACKET SCORCHED.50D-HOLES OVER BOILER CEILING NOT SEALED.50E-STEAM FITTING ON 2" FILL LI | $400 / $400 / $0 | 32052380Y |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1998-02-23 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED A WOOD STRUCTURE HAS BEEN ERECTED AT REAR OF PREMISES APPROX 10X15X8'HIGHT BUILDING DEPT RECORDS SHOW NO PERMIT FOR WORK REMEDY OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES | $250 / $250 / $0 | 34171719Z |
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 1995-03-16 | Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT(WORK NOTED)HAVING INSTALLED AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AT ROOF REAR N/E CORNER.NOTE:THE A/C UNIT IS RESTING ON THE ROOF SURFACE WITHOUT INDEPENDENT SUPPORTS.REMEDY:FILE FOR PROPER INSALLATIO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34122663H |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1991-05-07 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WOOD STRUCTURE HAS BEEN ERECTED AT REAR APPROX 10'X15'X8' HIGH REMEDY OBTAIN APPROVAL & PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION | $285 / $285 / $0 | 34056610L |
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 1990-01-26 | Non-Hazardous | WATER GAUGE GLASS DIRTY. BREECHING NOT SEALED PROPERLY. CEILING NOT FIRE PROOF. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 32005157J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 3 unpaid of 49
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 | 2020-10-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | BND BAKERY INC | $3,000 / $0 / $3,000 | 011751776L |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULT | 2001-06-22 | $25 / — / $25 | 0122479473 | |||
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULT | 2001-06-22 | $25 / — / $25 | 0122479491 | |||
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-03 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080125304H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-10-18 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | L L DELI GROCERY INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048529711X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-27 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | DIVAN BAKERY | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048649022R |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2024-08-23 | Police Department | LOPEZ | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0219107094 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-21 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048488172H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-07-29 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048488051L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-09-05 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | PREMIUM STYLE | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048043281P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-09-01 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048043264N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-08-30 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | ELLEN SUSNOW REVOCABLE TRUST | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048043243Y |
Showing 12 of 49 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-16 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-11-05 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2025-11-12 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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