222 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
BBL 3071220008 (Borough 3, Block 7122, Lot 8) · BIN 3192585 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 22289 Ave U
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
222 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071220008) is a store building (building class K5: store building (subtype K5)), built around 1940, on a 4,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as QQJ REALTY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 10, 2020 lists a price of $1,985,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $691,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were seven 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
- QQJ REALTY LLC
- Building class
- K5 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1940 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 4,000 sq ft · R5
- Market value (DOF)
- $691,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,985,000 · 2020-09-10
- BBL
- 3071220008
- BIN
- 3192585
- 3Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “222 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071220008)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/222-avenue-u-3071220008. 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)
- QQJ REALTY LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K5 – Store building (subtype K5)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
- 1940Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 4,000 sq ft (40 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,853 sq ft (incl. 3,853 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R5, 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)
- 0.96 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 3071220008 (Borough 3, Block 7122, Lot 8) · BIN 3192585BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
- $691,000The 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
- $310,950The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $287,730Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $691,000 | $310,950 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $720,000 | $324,000 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $694,000 | $312,300 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-10 | DEED | $1,985,000 | Taverna, Co-Trustee, Madeline M; Taverna, Co-Trustee, Thomas J; Taverna Trust; 222 Avenue U Llc | Qqj Realty Llc | 2020092500995001 |
| 2019-12-13 | CORRD | $0 / not stated | Fred J. Taverna, Jr; Taverna, Deceased, Frederick J Jr; Phillips, As Executor, Denise; Estate Of Frederick J. Taverna, Jr. | Taverna, John; Taverna, Thomas J | 2019122100021001 |
| 2014-10-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | John Taverna Revocable Trust; John Taverna, As Trustee | 222 Avenue U, Llc | 2014120500846001 |
| 2013-10-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Thomas | Thomas J. Taverna As Co-Trustee Of The Taverna Tru; Madeline M. Taverna As Co-Trustee Of The Taverna T | 2013102400729001 |
| 2009-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, John | John Taverna Revocable Trust; John Taverna, As Trustee | 2009100500369001 |
| 2002-11-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Fred J /Lwt; Ellison, Denise /Exec | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John | FT_3590009017859 |
| 2002-11-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John | FT_3680009017868 |
| 1991-11-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Fred J | Taverna, John; Taverna, Fred J Jr; Taverna, Fred J; Taverna, Thomas | FT_3300001656230 |
| 1985-12-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Margaret; Taverna, Fred J; Taverna, Louise/Estof | Taverna, John; Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, Fred J; Taverna, Fred J Jr | FT_3740001135074 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
DOB job filings 3 open of 14
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 Entire · 2024-02-22 | B00994901-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-01-30 | $222,170 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2024-02-21 | B00994901-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-01-30 | $14,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1996-08-02 | 300537426 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1996-07-23 | $3,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-02-21 | B00994901-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-02-20 | $14,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-02-22 | B00994901-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-02-20 | $222,170 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2020-12-10 | 340773853 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2020-10-06 | $5,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2015-07-02 | 321063157 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-12-29 | $3,000 |
| Not open COMPLETED · 2015-08-18 | 320943618 BIS | PA – Place of assembly | 2014-08-27 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2015-10-05 | 321199608 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-07-11 | $20,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2015-10-06 | 320915284 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2014-04-09 | $212,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2015-10-01 | 320928626 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-03-10 | $33,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2002-12-20 | 301406958 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-09-11 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1998-11-24 | 300730298 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1998-05-13 | $23,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1995-10-24 | 300398754 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1994-10-25 | $2,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-09 | 2025-02-09 | B00994901-S1 DOB NOW | Plumbing EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH PARTIAL PLUMBING DEMOLITION WORK ON THE 1ST FLOOR ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT2 JOB # B00994901-I1. NO CHANGE IN | Permit Issued |
| 2024-02-05 | 2025-02-05 | B00994901-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT WITH INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON THE 1ST FLOOR ONLY. NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Permit Issued |
| 2020-11-02 | 2021-09-12 | 340773853 BIS | Alteration / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-08-27 | 2016-08-26 | 320928626 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-01-09 | 2015-04-01 | 321063157 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-08-12 | 2015-08-12 | 320915284 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-08-08 | 2015-05-01 | 320915284 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-08-08 | 2015-08-08 | 320915284 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-03-14 | 2015-03-14 | 320928626 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-03-13 | 2014-06-14 | 320928626 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-11-26 | 2003-07-13 | 301406958 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1998-09-21 | 1999-03-23 | 300730298 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | 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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 active of 7
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 | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629125541 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-09-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*091697LL6291247527 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1997-02-10 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021097LL629130900 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629127413 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060194LL629109497 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1993-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060193LL629109496 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1989-01-25 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V*012589ESST1102W |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
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 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2017-10-13 | CLASS - 2 | SEC. 32-657 SIGN LOCATION NOT PERMITTED BY ZONING RESOLUTION. ROOF TOP BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN IS NOT PERMITTED IN C1-3 DISTRICT SIGN READS "TRE FONTANE". REMEDY: REMOVE SIGN FROM ROOF COMPLY W/ZONING. | $2,000 / $2,127 / $0 | 35294213H |
| Resolved Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1994-07-20 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT (WORK NOTED) 1)NEW DRYWALL PARTITION ERRECTED AT MID SECTION WEST STORE 2)WOOD STAIRCASE BUILT FROM FIRST FLOOR TO CELLAR, AT WEST STORE REAR. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE | $350 / $350 / $0 | 34111644Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-04-28 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. OBSERVED A STEEL BALCONY ON THE 2ND FL AT EXP#1 W/DECORATIVE METAL RAILS & 2 FLAGS. NO PERMIT ON RECORD AT DOB'S FOR NOTED WORK. PERMIT#320915284 EXP 5-1-15 INDICATES"AWNING." NO BALCONY INDI | $1,250 / $1,280 / $0 | 35315102P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 31
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 | 2026-04-28 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | QQJ REALTY LLC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 014245753X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-04-10 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | QQJ REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049612362K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-03-19 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | QQJ REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049612297N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-03 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | QQJ REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048965519R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-02-04 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST | CASTELL'S | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048968834K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2025-01-21 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | QQJ REALTY LLC | $375 / $375 / $0 | 012161099J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-26 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | CASTELLI'S | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048568705L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-24 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | CASTELL'S RESTAURANT | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048568699Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-08-16 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | CASTELL'S | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048529501H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2023-10-29 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | QQJ REALTY LLC | $935 / $935 / $0 | 012145561K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2023-07-19 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS | QQJ REALTY LLC | $375 / $385 / $0 | 012138238P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-01-12 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | QQJ REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047343869Y |
Showing 12 of 31 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
311 requests (last 12 months) 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-09-08 |
| 2026-06-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-06-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – License Plate Obscured | Closed | 2026-06-21 |
| 2026-06-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-06-21 |
| 2026-06-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-06-21 |
| 2026-03-24 | DSNY | Obstruction – Cone | Closed | 2026-03-25 |
| 2025-11-13 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2025-11-13 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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