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2220 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

BBL 3073550008 (Borough 3, Block 7355, Lot 8) · BIN 3199889 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

2220 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11229; tax lot BBL 3073550008) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1927, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as 2220 AVENUE U LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 13, 2024 lists a price of $1,545,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,272,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request 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
2220 AVENUE U LLC
Building class
S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
Year built · units
1927 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,000 sq ft · R4
Market value (DOF)
$1,272,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$1,545,000 · 2024-11-13
BBL
3073550008
BIN
3199889

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2220 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 (BBL 3073550008)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2220-avenue-u-3073550008. 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)
2220 AVENUE U LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe 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
1927Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
2 residential / 3 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
2,480 sq ft (incl. 1,240 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R4, 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)
1.24 built / 1.00 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 3073550008 (Borough 3, Block 7355, Lot 8) · BIN 3199889BBL 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 2026-11-01; 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)
$1,272,000The 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
$76,320The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$40,616Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,272,000$76,3201
2026Final$1,268,000$76,0801
2025Final$1,078,000$64,6801

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01

Sales & deed history 3

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
2024-11-13DEED$1,545,000Gruener, Arthur Paul; Gruener, Arthur2220 Avenue U Llc2024112000991001
2022-11-09DEED$0 / not statedEstate Of Ruth Gruener; The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. As ExecutorGruener, Arthur2022112900869001
1989-02-13DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Gruener, Jack; Gruener, RuthGruener, RuthFT_3210001435721

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 5 open of 11

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 Entire · 2026-07-20
B01418797-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-06-23$3,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-08-04
B01186455-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-04-29$27,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-09-10
B01186426-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-02-27$325,500
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-05-02
B01186454-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-02-27$3,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-10-29
B01186436-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-02-27$120,004
Not open
Approved · 2026-10-29
B01186436-P3
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-09-29$120,004
Not open
Objections · 2026-06-16
B01394082-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-05-01$3,000
Not open
Approved · 2026-05-08
B01186436-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-04-29$84,550
Not open
Approved · 2025-08-27
B01186436-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-08-15$84,550
Not open
Approved · 2025-09-10
B01186426-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-08-15$325,500
Not open
Approved · 2025-06-09
B01186439-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-03-11$45,000

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 6

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
2026-09-232027-05-23B01186436-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
To file PL plumbing work in conjunction with DOB Now Build application job#B01186426. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Permit Issued
2026-08-042026-11-30B01186455-I1
DOB NOW
Boiler Equipment
Install two new boilers. To file BE boiler work type in conjunction with DOB Now Build application job#B01186426. No change in use, egress or occupancy under th
Signed-off
2026-07-202027-01-11B01418797-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Install new awning at the store front. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Signed-off
2025-05-232026-05-23B01186436-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
To file PL plumbing work in conjunction with DOB Now Build application job#B01186426. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Permit Issued
2025-05-022026-02-22B01186454-I1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
To file EQ construction fence work type in conjunction with DOB Now Build application job#B01186426. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this applicatio
Permit Issued
2025-05-022026-02-22B01186426-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Renovation of an existing building at cel, 1st and 2nd floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.
Signed-off

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 0 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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2023-06-30LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV*063023LBLVIO09072
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2023-06-20LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONV*062023LBLVIO07789
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2019-11-08LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTV*110819LBLVIO11167
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2018-04-06LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORTV*040618LBLVIO09815
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2017-02-24LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORTV*022417LBLVIO07722
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-01-01LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*010109LL629113375
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1997-02-10LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*021097LL629131160

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: CURED/IN-VIO · Certification: CURE ACCEPTED
2008-09-13CLASS - 324B,50A,50C,50W,50G,15,38,50B,50D,50F. 50A) DUCRETE CAP DOWN 50B) NO CLENOUT 50C BOILER HAS DIRECT FEED 50D) CHECK VALVE IN WRONG LOCATION 50E) REMOVE OR LEGALIZE ABANDONED & OUT OF SERVICE OIL STORAGE TANKS$0 / $0 / $032060721N

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 17

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 #
Hearing pending
NEW ISSUANCE
2026-09-09Sanitation OthersSIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION2220 AVENUE U LLC$50 / $0 / $50049979356P
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2023-12-29Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCEGRUENER ARTHUR$0 / $0 / $0048211806Z
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2023-10-02Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEGRUENER ARTHUR$0 / $0 / $0048098746Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2023-07-29Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKRUTH GRUENER$0 / $0 / $0047793548L
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2023-07-07Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSRUTH GRUENER$0 / $0 / $0047856455H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2020-08-25Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETGRUENER$100 / $300 / $-2000210439580
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-08-19Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSGRUENER$25 / $25 / $0041798552Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2014-05-16Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAEVERYDAY GROCERY INC$100 / $100 / —041444118H
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2008-09-13Dept. Of BuildingsFAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERGRUENER— / — / —032060721N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2008-08-14Dos - Enforcement AgentsSWEEP OUTWONG$100 / $100 / —041851608Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2007-05-12Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETS R FOOD DEPOT$100 / $100 / —041900056H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2002-09-14$50 / $50 / —0130806262

Showing 12 of 17 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) 1

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
2025-11-05DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2025-11-14

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

Nearby properties

On Ave U

Same tax block (7355)

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