205 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
BBL 3071010051 (Borough 3, Block 7101, Lot 51) · BIN 3191278 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
205 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071010051) is an office building (building class O2: office building (subtype O2)), built around 1931, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as 205 AVENUE U REALTY NY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 29, 2026 lists a price of $1,500,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $620,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and 18 open HPD violations. There were two 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
- 205 AVENUE U REALTY NY LLC
- Building class
- O2 · Office building
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $620,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,500,000 · 2026-01-29
- BBL
- 3071010051
- BIN
- 3191278
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 18Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “205 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071010051)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/205-avenue-u-3071010051. 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)
- 205 AVENUE U REALTY NY LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- O2 – Office building (subtype O2)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
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,600 sq ft (incl. 3,600 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R5B, C2-3The 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)
- 1.80 built / 1.50 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 3071010051 (Borough 3, Block 7101, Lot 51) · BIN 3191278BBL 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 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $620,000The 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
- $279,000The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $265,050Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $620,000 | $279,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $608,000 | $273,600 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $599,000 | $269,550 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | DEED | $1,500,000 | Estate Of Marie Dipalma; Mark Dipalma, As Co-Executor; Sharon Dipalma, As Co-Executor | 205 Avenue U Realty Ny Llc | 2026020900773001 |
| 1983-12-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gallo, Jacqueline; Gallo, Leonard | Di Palma, Thomas S; Di Palma, Marie | FT_3160000991216 |
| 1972-08-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gallo Leonard | Gallo Jacqueline; Gallo Leonard | BK_7230057701638 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
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 · 1992-02-10 | 300132522 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1991-10-25 | $41,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-02-10 | 1992-05-01 | 300132522 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1992-02-10 | 1992-05-01 | 300132522 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 1988-11-14 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT. | $450 / $450 / $0 | 34017668M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 7
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-18 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | DI PALMA MARIE | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048965567L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-04-03 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | DI PALMA MARIE | $300 / $307 / $0 | 048965518P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-12-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER USE OF DSNY LITTER BASKET | LADD | $100 / $100 / — | 042183521L |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2010-07-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB A | 205 AVENUE U REALTY INC | $875 / — / — | 000265197Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-01-13 | Sanitation Others | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | DI PALMA | $25 / $25 / — | 0171153593 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2000-09-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FAILED TO PROVIDE BUCKETS EXTINGUISHERS | DIPALMA | $2,000 / — / — | 010716110P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2000-02-09 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SOLD STR USE MFG TRN MATERIAL W O PERMIT | DEPALMA | $2,000 / — / — | 010690894J |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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.
- HPD building ID
- 195706
- Last registered
- 2006-03-16
- Registration valid until
- 2006-10-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | Thomas Dipalma | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Thomas Dipalma | ||
| Agent | Thomas Dipalma | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Officer | Marie Dipalma | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 18 open of 18
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-01 | A | 2026-05-01 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-20 | I | 2025-11-20 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-06 | A | 2025-06-06 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-11-27 | I | 2024-11-27 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-08 | A | 2024-04-08 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-21 | I | 2023-11-21 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2023-03-21 | A | 2023-03-21 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-10 | I | 2022-11-10 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-23 | A | 2022-02-23 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-23 | I | 2022-02-23 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-07 | A | 2021-04-07 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-07 | I | 2021-04-07 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-29 | I | 2019-10-29 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2018-10-15 | I | 2018-10-15 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2017-11-17 | I | 2017-11-17 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2016-11-03 | I | 2016-11-03 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2015-10-07 | I | 2015-10-07 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2015-02-17 | I | 2015-02-17 | SECTION27-2107 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 P |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | DOB | Real Time Enforcement – Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling | Closed | 2026-08-11 |
| 2026-06-03 | DSNY | Obstruction – Cone | Closed | 2026-06-04 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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- 208 Avenue U (one open item)
- 201 Avenue U (two open items)
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