222 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3031990019 (Borough 3, Block 3199, Lot 19) · BIN 3072767 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 1255 Willoughby Ave · 1261 Willoughby Ave · 1251 Willoughby Ave
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
222 Starr Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3031990019) is a warehouse (building class E1: warehouse (subtype E1)), built around 1963, on a 32,500 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as VVFJ REALTY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 11, 2014 lists a price of $7,050,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,425,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were 13 311 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
- VVFJ REALTY LLC
- Building class
- E1 · Warehouse
- Year built · units
- 1963 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 32,500 sq ft · M1-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,425,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $7,050,000 · 2014-03-11
- BBL
- 3031990019
- BIN
- 3072767
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “222 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3031990019)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/222-starr-street-3031990019. 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)
- VVFJ REALTY LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- E1 – Warehouse (subtype E1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Industrial & manufacturingCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1963Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 32,500 sq ft (175 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 23,000 sq ft (incl. 23,000 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M1-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.71 built / 0.00 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 3031990019 (Borough 3, Block 3199, Lot 19) · BIN 3072767BBL 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)
- $2,425,000The 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
- $1,091,250The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,055,610Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,425,000 | $1,091,250 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,357,000 | $1,060,650 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,289,000 | $1,030,050 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-11 | DEED | $7,050,000 | 222 Starr Associates, Llc | Vvfj Realty Llc | 2014031400881002 |
| 2013-11-08 | CORRD | $0 / not stated | Universe Moving Company, Inc. | 222 Starr Associates, Llc | 2014031400881001 |
| 1997-12-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Universe Moving Company, Inc. | 222 Starr Associates, Inc. | FT_3540005949554 |
| 1997-03-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | K. Group S.A. Corp | U.M.C.; Universe Moving Company Inc | FT_3650005558565 |
| 1987-12-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Stark Carpet Corp | K. Group S.A. Corp | FT_3330001333333 |
| 1966-12-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Emerson Electric Co | Stark Carpet Corp | BK_6630030900007 |
| 1966-03-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mcphilben Manufacturing Co Inc | Emerson Electric Co | BK_6630007100164 |
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 1 open of 3
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 · 2019-06-13 | 321912221 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2019-06-05 | $3,500 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2014-06-20 | 340142937 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2014-05-08 | $25,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-11-30 | 320209911 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-09-07 | $17,000 |
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 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-13 | 2020-10-31 | 321912221 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-09-27 | 2011-09-27 | 320209911 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-09-27 | 2011-09-27 | 320209911 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-09-27 | 2011-09-27 | 320209911 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | 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 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-03-03 | HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2013 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION | V*030315HBLVIO00891 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2014-05-15 | HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2012 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTION | V*051514HBLVIO00193 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 42
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 | 2022-12-12 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1ST | ROLLING EXPRESS INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000747609N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2026-03-13 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC | $1,000 / $704 / $0 | 0218128635 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2026-03-13 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC | $1,000 / $704 / $0 | 0218128626 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-02-17 | Dep - Iwc | DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER OUTSIDE OF APPLICABLE PH LIMITS 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC | $400 / $400 / $0 | 0218150570 |
| Hearing pending Default RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED | 2026-02-11 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | VVFJ RLTY LLC | $3,000 / $0 / $3,000 | 014230059Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-02 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF PERMIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2ND OFFE | TRU-TONE METAL FINISHING INC | $530 / $530 / $0 | 0204848243 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2026-01-02 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF PERMIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2ND OFFE | TRU-TONE METAL FINISHING INC | $530 / $530 / $0 | 0204848234 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-10-03 | Fire Department Of Nyc | LABELS MARKINGS | VVFJ RLTY LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014208892N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-07-29 | Dep - Iwc | DISCHARGE OF NON-POLAR MATERIAL 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL FINISHING INC | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 0218126270 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-10 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC | $400 / $400 / $0 | 0204847987 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-10 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC | $400 / $400 / $0 | 0204847996 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-10 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSE | TRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC | $400 / $400 / $0 | 0204847978 |
Showing 12 of 42 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 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 2026-10-31
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) 13
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 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-10-03 |
| 2026-08-31 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-08-31 |
| 2026-07-20 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-07-20 |
| 2026-05-26 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-05-19 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-05-08 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-05-08 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-01-22 | DPR | Illegal Tree Damage – Unauthorized Tree Removal | Closed | 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-11-29 | DSNY | Derelict Vehicles – Derelict Vehicles | Closed | 2025-12-02 |
| 2025-11-28 | DPR | Damaged Tree – Entire Tree Has Fallen Down | Closed | 2025-12-02 |
Showing 10 of 13 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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 Starr St, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11237 (Bushwick (West))
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