# 217 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3004030005 · Block 403 · Lot 5 · BIN 3006414  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/217-smith-street-3004030005  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 17 1/2 Smith St; 2171/2 Smith St; 217 1/2 Smith St

## Summary

217 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3004030005) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 1,272 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as THE AHMED ALSOORA IRREVOCABLE TRUST #2. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,097,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 16 active DOB violations, one active ECB violation and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “217 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3004030005)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/217-smith-street-3004030005. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/downtown-brooklyn-dumbo-boerum-hill/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 16 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: THE AHMED ALSOORA IRREVOCABLE TRUST #2
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,272 sq ft · Building area: 2,651 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,097,000, assessed value $185,820, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-09-13 from 217 SMITH HOYT LLC to THE AHMED ALSOORA IRREVOCABLE TRUST #2; ABDO AHMED ALSOORA, CO-TRUSTEE; YOUSEF AHMED ALSOORA, CO-TRUSTEE; NOORADIN AHMED ALSOORA, CO-TRUSTEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2012-03-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-03-17 from 217 SMITH STREET CORP. to 217 SMITH HOYT LLC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-11-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-11-06 from ALSOORA, ABDO to 217 SMITH STREET CORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-04-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-04-11 from ALSOORA REALTY LLC to ALSOORA, ABDO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-02-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-02-23 from ALSOORA, ZOBEBAL A; ALSOORA, AHMED to ALSOORA REALTY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-12-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-12-15 from RIOS, JUDITH; GUTTENPLAN, ANA to ALSOORA, ZOBEBAL A; ALSOORA, AHMED, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-10-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-10-10 from RIOS JUDITH to GUTTENPLAN ANA; RIOS JUDITH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00457067-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2008-02-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310101270 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BOILERS. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-02-26 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 302303549 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPP. SYSTEM ONLY . NO CHANGE IN USE OR EGRESS, OR OCC. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-02-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00977982-I1: Mechanical Systems — INSTALL NEW HVAC SPLIT SYSTEMS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.. Issued 2024-02-12, expires 2024-07-03. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-08-23 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00908792-I1: Plumbing — CAP AND REMOVAL OF BOILER AND ASSOICATED GAS PIPING AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2023-08-23, expires 2024-06-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-01-21 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00457067-I1: Sidewalk Shed — PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 2014 CODE. N…. Issued 2021-01-21, expires 2022-01-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2008-03-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310101270: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2008-03-12, expires 2009-03-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2008-03-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310101270: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2008-03-12, expires 2008-08-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-03-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302303549: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2007-03-20, expires 2007-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-06-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300729530: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1998-06-04, expires 1999-06-04. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1998-02-02 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. EXHAUST FAN AND DUCT CONSTRUCTED AT REAR FROM 1ST FLOOR TO ROOF REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1991-03-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (B-BOILER BOILER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1990-06-15 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-11-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COPLIANT MANNER AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION ROLL DOWN GATE AT STORE FRONT DISLODGED AND COLLAPSE ONTO SIDEWLAK AGG 2 REPAIR REPLACE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-05 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $484. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-13 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $572. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $1,300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | 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 THE AHMED ALSOORA IRREVOCABLE TRUST #2. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-09-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-13). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-09-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-13). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-09-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-13). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-09-13 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-13). | 636b-3b5g |

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