218 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
BBL 3034240007 (Borough 3, Block 3424, Lot 7) · BIN 3079299 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
218 Covert Street (Brooklyn, NY 11207; tax lot BBL 3034240007) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1899, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as ISRAEL RAMOS. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,233,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, one active ECB violation, one open HPD violation and five OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were five 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.)
- Owner of record
- ISRAEL RAMOS
- Building class
- S9 · Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- 1899 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,233,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3034240007
- BIN
- 3079299
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 1Open HPD violations
- 5OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “218 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (BBL 3034240007)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/218-covert-street-3034240007. 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)
- ISRAEL RAMOSThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1899Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2014.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 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
- 5,000 sq ft (incl. 2,000 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6, 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)
- 2.50 built / 2.43 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 3034240007 (Borough 3, Block 3424, Lot 7) · BIN 3079299BBL 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)
- $1,233,000The 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
- $554,850The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $42,649Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,233,000 | $554,850 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $1,184,000 | $532,800 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $1,163,000 | $523,350 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ramos, Maritza | 218 Covert Realty, Llc | 2013112500270001 |
| 2004-12-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ramos, Israel | Ramos, Maritza | 2005010401165001 |
| 1984-11-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | City Of New Yrok | Ramos, Israel | FT_3520001062752 |
| 1983-05-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2311 lots; price is for all of them | ; Commissioner Of Finance | New York City | FT_3860000959686 |
| 1975-11-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Palermo Marie Antoinette; Palermo Michael | Ludwig Joseph; Menahan Charles | BK_7530081201909 |
| 1969-01-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bertolino Anthony; Bertolino Margaret | Palermo Michael; Palermo Marie A | BK_6930030200496 |
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 2 open of 4
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 · 2014-08-18 | 340174019 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2014-08-07 | — |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2019-03-27 | 320964239 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-05-07 | $106,118 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2014-09-25 | 340190448 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-09-25 | $23,352 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1996-10-24 | 300329650 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1994-03-01 | $18,000 |
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 11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-27 | 2020-09-30 | 320964239 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-06-05 | 2017-10-18 | 320964239 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2014-09-04 | 2015-09-04 | 320964239 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-08-18 | 2015-08-18 | 340174019 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-06-30 | 2015-02-24 | 320964239 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-03-08 | 1997-03-08 | 300329650 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 1995-01-04 | 1997-01-04 | 300329650 BIS | Equipment work / Sprinkler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-09-27 | 1996-09-27 | 300329650 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-03-07 | 1994-07-16 | 300329650 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-03-07 | 1994-07-16 | 300329650 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| — | — | 320964239 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | IN PROCESS (renewal) |
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 1 active of 3
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 | 2017-02-22 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | DUE TO FIRE | V022217CCNE01WB |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2014-10-22 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*102214AEUHAZ100203 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2014-07-23 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*072314AEUHAZ100321 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 1 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active WRITTEN OFF | 2014-07-31 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN: NOTED SHINGLES (COMPOSITE) AT EXPOSURE 1 & 4 HAVE SEPARATED & FALLEN TO THE GROUND ALSO WOOD CORNICE AT ROOF LEVEL IS SEPARATING & HANGING INDANGER OF FALLING THERE ARE PIECES OF SHINGLE | $500 / $0 / $0 | 35103285M |
| Resolved WRITTEN OFF · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC | 2014-11-12 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A C OF C W/THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATION #35103285M ISSUED ON 7/31/14 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01. AT TIME OF VIOLATION THE DEPT REC. | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 35041397X |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2014-04-22 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O A PERMIT.NOTED:GUTTING OF 2ND & 3RD FL REMOVED ALL PARTITIONSWALLS.ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SYSTEMS W/O A PERMIT INTERIOR DEMOLITION COMPLETED.NO NEW CONS OBSERVED.REM:STOP ALL WORK.MAKE SAFE.OBTAIN ALL R | $800 / $600 / $0 | 35091498K |
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 2005-02-17 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING DEFECT NOTED: PART OF LEADER WATER DRAIN PIPE APPROX: 25'FEET LONG MISSING, FROM THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM CONNECTED TO ROOF DRAIN, WHICH MAKES ALL DRAIN WATER FROM THE ROOF FLOW ONTO THE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34469004R |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2005-01-14 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG. BLDG. DEFECT NOTED:THE ENTIRE DOWN SPOUT OF THE REAR EAST CORNER OF THE BLDG IS MISSING CAUSING WATER TO FLOW UNTO THE ADJACENT PREMISES AT 220 COVERT ST. & FLOODING OF THE REAR YARD. | $180 / $194 / $0 | 34493091Y |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 5 unpaid of 15
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 DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-08-08 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENTS-DEBRIS,VEGETATION2ND | ISRAEL RAMOS | $1,200 / $0 / $1,200 | 0803578894 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-03-26 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | ISRAEL RAMOS | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0803426333 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-03-26 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | ISRAEL RAMOS | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0803426342 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULT | 2014-03-06 | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | RAMOS | $600 / — / $600 | 0800467755 | |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULT | 2012-08-16 | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | RAMOS | $600 / — / $600 | 0800265950 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-09-10 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | ISRAEL RAMOS | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049939411M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2018-02-02 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | ISRAEL | $300 / $200 / $0 | 0203527428 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-11-12 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | 218 COVERT REALTY LLC | $4,000 / $0 / $0 | 035041397X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-07-31 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES | 218 COVERT REALTY LLC | $500 / $0 / $0 | 035103285M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2014-04-22 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | 218 CONVERT REALTY LLC | $800 / $600 / $0 | 035091498K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2008-12-30 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | RAMOS | $1,000 / — / — | 0168303282 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2005-02-17 | — / — / — | 034469004R |
Showing 12 of 15 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 1 open of 1
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 · 2025-01-21 | B | 2025-01-21 | 1 | HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 1
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | CLOSE | 1 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. |
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) 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-09-28 |
| 2026-08-01 | NYPD | Noise - Vehicle – Car/Truck Music | Closed | 2026-08-01 |
| 2026-07-05 | DEP | Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE) | Closed | 2026-07-05 |
| 2026-07-04 | DEP | Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE) | Closed | 2026-07-04 |
| 2026-02-15 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-02-20 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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All properties on Covert St, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11207 (East New York-New Lots)
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