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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

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).

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 yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,425,000$1,091,2504
2026Final$2,357,000$1,060,6504
2025Final$2,289,000$1,030,0504

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2014-03-11DEED$7,050,000222 Starr Associates, LlcVvfj Realty Llc2014031400881002
2013-11-08CORRD$0 / not statedUniverse Moving Company, Inc.222 Starr Associates, Llc2014031400881001
1997-12-15DEED$0 / not statedUniverse Moving Company, Inc.222 Starr Associates, Inc.FT_3540005949554
1997-03-13DEED$0 / not statedK. Group S.A. CorpU.M.C.; Universe Moving Company IncFT_3650005558565
1987-12-21DEED$0 / not statedStark Carpet CorpK. Group S.A. CorpFT_3330001333333
1966-12-06DEED$0 / not statedEmerson Electric CoStark Carpet CorpBK_6630030900007
1966-03-15DEED$0 / not statedMcphilben Manufacturing Co IncEmerson Electric CoBK_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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. 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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2019-06-132020-10-31321912221
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2010-09-272011-09-27320209911
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2010-09-272011-09-27320209911
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2010-09-272011-09-27320209911
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2015-03-03HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2013 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTIONV*030315HBLVIO00891
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2014-05-15HBLVIO-HIGH PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE 2012 ANNUAL HIGH PRESSURE BOILER INSPECTIONV*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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2022-12-12Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancIDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE OVER 1MIN WHILE ADJACENT TO SCHOOL 1STROLLING EXPRESS INC$1,000 / $0 / $1,300000747609N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2026-03-13Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC$1,000 / $704 / $00218128635
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2026-03-13Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC$1,000 / $704 / $00218128626
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-02-17Dep - IwcDISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER OUTSIDE OF APPLICABLE PH LIMITS 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC$400 / $400 / $00218150570
Hearing pending Default
RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED
2026-02-11Fire Department Of NycSIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSVVFJ RLTY LLC$3,000 / $0 / $3,000014230059Y
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2026-01-02Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF PERMIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2ND OFFETRU-TONE METAL FINISHING INC$530 / $530 / $00204848243
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2026-01-02Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF PERMIT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 2ND OFFETRU-TONE METAL FINISHING INC$530 / $530 / $00204848234
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2025-10-03Fire Department Of NycLABELS MARKINGSVVFJ RLTY LLC$0 / $0 / $0014208892N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-07-29Dep - IwcDISCHARGE OF NON-POLAR MATERIAL 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL FINISHING INC$1,000 / $1,000 / $00218126270
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-01-10Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC$400 / $400 / $00204847987
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-01-10Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC$400 / $400 / $00204847996
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-01-10Dep - IwcFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMM S ORDER 1ST OFFENSETRU-TONE METAL PRODUCTS INC$400 / $400 / $00204847978

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-10-03NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-10-03
2026-08-31NYPDBlocked Driveway – No AccessClosed2026-08-31
2026-07-20NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-07-20
2026-05-26NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-05-26
2026-05-19NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-05-19
2026-05-08NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-05-08
2026-05-08NYPDBlocked Driveway – Partial AccessClosed2026-05-08
2026-01-22DPRIllegal Tree Damage – Unauthorized Tree RemovalClosed2026-01-26
2025-11-29DSNYDerelict Vehicles – Derelict VehiclesClosed2025-12-02
2025-11-28DPRDamaged Tree – Entire Tree Has Fallen DownClosed2025-12-02

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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