219 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
BBL 3029160069 (Borough 3, Block 2916, Lot 69) · BIN 3325393, 3325392 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 219 1/2 Devoe St
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
219 Devoe Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3029160069) is an one-family home (building class A5: one-family home, attached or semi-detached), built around 1910, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 217 DEVOE ST LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 13, 2026 lists a price of $4,600,000 in a deed covering 2 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,039,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, two open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were nine 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
- 217 DEVOE ST LLC
- Building class
- A5 · One-family home, attached or semi-detached
- Year built · units
- 1910 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,039,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $4,600,000 · 2026-03-13
- BBL
- 3029160069
- BIN
- 3325393, 3325392
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 6OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “219 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3029160069)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/219-devoe-street-3029160069. 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)
- 217 DEVOE ST LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A5 – One-family home, attached or semi-detachedThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1910Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,220 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.49 built / 2.00 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 3029160069 (Borough 3, Block 2916, Lot 69) · BIN 3325393, 3325392BBL 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)
- $2,039,000The 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
- $122,340The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $20,935Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,039,000 | $122,340 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,798,000 | $107,880 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,531,000 | $91,860 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | DEED | $4,600,000 one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Bk Devoe Street Llc; Kerry Archer, Public Administrator; Sousa, Jr., Joseph A.; Estate Of Caroline R. Andrews | 217 Devoe St Llc | 2026032300876001 |
| 2024-07-10 | DEED | $15,000 one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Peak 46, Llc | Sousa, Joseph A Jr | 2024072200045001 |
| 2023-01-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Bk Devoe Llc | Bk Devoe Street Llc | 2023020100982001 |
| 2022-09-02 | DEED | $15,000 one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Sousa, Joseph A Jr | Peak 46, Llc | 2022093000755001 |
| 2022-07-22 | DEED | $500 | James, To Her Interest, Virginia; Andrews, Deceased, Caroline | Bk Devoe Llc | 2022072200755002 |
| 2022-04-29 | DEED | $3,500 | Deceased, Caroline Andrews; Interest As Heir At Law, Judith L. Rankin As To Her | Bk Devoe Llc | 2022050201756001 |
| 2022-04-29 | DEED | $3,500 | Interest As Heir At Law, M. Lauren Desantis As To Her; Deceased, Caroline Andrews | Bk Devoe Llc | 2022050201754001 |
| 2021-06-16 | DEED | $5,000 | Carol Andrea Johnson As Heir; Caroline R Andrews Deceased | Bk Devoe Llc | 2021061801449003 |
| 1987-01-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Andrews, Frances/Excof; Andrewsm Caroline R/Indv | Andrews, Caroline R | FT_3520001243352 |
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 0 open of 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open Chief Plan Examiner/ Assistant Chief Plan Examiner Review · 2026-10-29 | B01450770-I1 DOB NOW | Full Demolition | 2026-10-03 | $35,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-06-23 | 302387708 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2007-11-14 | — |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-02 | 2009-02-02 | 302387708 BIS | Demolition | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-01-02 | 2009-02-02 | 302387708 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
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 2 active of 2
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 | 2007-12-31 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | V123107IMEGNCY365/07 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-12-17 | IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL | V121707IMEGNCY351/07 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3
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 · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC | 2008-01-09 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY DEMO OPERATIONS UPON INSP. AT 219 DEVOE ST DEMO CREW ON SITE DEMOING BLDG W/O ANY PROTECTION TO THE ADJACENT PROPERTY 221 DEVOE ST NO FENCE IS IN PLACE TO | $1,500 / $2,361 / $0 | 34627143H |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC | 2007-12-12 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL DEFECTS NOTED:2 STORY WOOD FRAME BLDG AT REAR OF LOT IS VACANT & IN DILAPIDATED CONDITION W/MULTIPLE HOLES IN SHEATING THROUGHOUT FACADE EXPOSING UNDERLYING WOOD STRUCTURE | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34622561H |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC | 2007-07-02 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG NOTE:AT REAR OF STORY WOOD FRAMED BLDG ROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED PARTS OF 1ST FL ROTTED AND COLLAPSED EXTERIOR REAR WALLS 15 MISSING AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FL JOISTS ON GRADE ROTTED A | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34573192N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 6 unpaid of 16
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 | 2026-01-13 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | SOUSA JOSEPH A JR | $300 / $0 / $300 | 049573058R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2025-07-18 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | SOUSA JOSEPH A JR | $300 / $0 / $303 | 049267546K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-10-28 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | SOUSA JOSEPH A JR | $300 / $0 / $321 | 048683454J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-09-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | SOUSA JOSEPH A JR | $300 / $0 / $324 | 048604727H |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2021-06-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | CAROLINE R ANDREWS | $300 / $0 / $434 | 046946339N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2021-02-04 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | CAROLINE R ANDREWS | $350 / $0 / $493 | 047025953N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-06-04 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | 217 DEVOE ST LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049793721Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2020-07-03 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | CAROLINE R | $300 / $100 / $0 | 0211066947 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-12-15 | Sanitation Police | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | CAROLINE R ANDREWS | $300 / $0 / $0 | 040634361Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-01-15 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | CAROLINE R ANDREWS | $25 / $25 / — | 041325846Y |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2015-04-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | CAROLINE R ANDREWS | $25 / $0 / $0 | 043952917H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-08-12 | Sanitation Police | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | CAROLINE R ANDREWS | $100 / $100 / — | 040427480J |
Showing 12 of 16 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.
- HPD building ID
- 883292
- Last registered
- 2023-07-05
- Registration valid until
- 2024-09-30 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Etai Vardi | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | BK DEVOE LLC | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Lessee | Etai Vardi | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Elliot Ambalo | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Elliot Ambalo | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Officer | Etai Vardi | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Shareholder | Elliot Ambalo | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Etai Vardi | ||
| Headofficer | Etai Vardi | Brooklyn, Ny |
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 2 open of 2
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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-24 | I | 2025-11-24 | §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 · 2024-12-03 | I | 2024-12-03 | §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 |
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) 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-03 | DEP | Noise – Construction | Closed | 2026-10-14 |
| 2026-08-31 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits | Closed | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-08-31 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Adjacent Buildings Not Protected | Closed | 2026-09-01 |
| 2026-08-23 | DOB | BEST/Site Safety – Demolition - Unsafe | Closed | 2026-08-24 |
| 2026-08-23 | DOB | BEST/Site Safety – Demolition - Unsafe | Closed | 2026-08-23 |
| 2026-08-18 | DOB | General Construction/Plumbing – Building Permit - None | Closed | 2026-09-10 |
| 2026-08-17 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-08-17 |
| 2026-03-09 | DEP | Water System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2) | Closed | 2026-03-15 |
| 2025-12-15 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-19 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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On Devoe St
- 217 Devoe Street (11 open items)
- 221 Devoe Street
- 216 Devoe Street
- 223 Devoe Street (15 open items)
- 214 Devoe Street (21 open items)
- 225 Devoe Street (one open item)
- 212 Devoe Street (two open items)
- 227 Devoe Street (three open items)
- 210 Devoe Street
- 229 Devoe Street (14 open items)
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- 15 Bushwick Avenue
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- 852 Metropolitan Avenue (three open items)
- 854 Metropolitan Avenue (three open items)
- 858 Metropolitan Avenue
- 860 Metropolitan Avenue (six open items)
- 864 Metropolitan Avenue (25 open items)
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All properties on Devoe St, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11211 (Williamsburg)
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