2255 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
BBL 3063480056 (Borough 3, Block 6348, Lot 56) · BIN 3329080 · Last updated: · Bensonhurst · ZIP 11214
Also recorded in city data as: 2249 86 St
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
2255 86th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11214; tax lot BBL 3063480056) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1919, on a 6,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as GREAT EMPIRE 86 REALTY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated January 28, 2016 lists a price of $6,100,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,102,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, three active ECB violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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
- GREAT EMPIRE 86 REALTY LLC
- Building class
- K4 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1919 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 6,000 sq ft · R5
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,102,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $6,100,000 · 2016-01-28
- BBL
- 3063480056
- BIN
- 3329080
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 3Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 4OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2255 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 (BBL 3063480056)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2255-86th-street-3063480056. 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)
- GREAT EMPIRE 86 REALTY LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The 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
- 1919Often 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
- 6,000 sq ft (60 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 5,280 sq ft (incl. 5,280 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)
- 0.88 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 3063480056 (Borough 3, Block 6348, Lot 56) · BIN 3329080BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,102,000The 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
- $495,900The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $458,280Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,102,000 | $495,900 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,073,000 | $482,850 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,050,000 | $472,500 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-28 | DEED | $6,100,000 | 2249-86 Street Llc; 2249-86th Street Llc | Great Empire 86 Realty Llc | 2016021201295001 |
| 2006-10-03 | DEEDO | $1,450,000 | Prensky, Lawrence; Prensky, Tina; Prensky , Edward; Iva Perlman, Executrix Of Marybelle Perlman Est | 2249-86 Street Llc | 2006101101266004 |
| 1971-02-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Prensky Louis J Decd | Perlman Marybelle; Prensky Louis J; Prensky William C Sole Residuary Legatees Of | BK_7130046501333 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 1 open of 8
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 · 2025-10-14 | B01224037-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-05-22 | $10,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2025-07-31 | B01224037-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-07-23 | $10,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2025-08-15 | B01210894-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-04-28 | $5,250 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2017-03-31 | 321488118 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-12-01 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-09-02 | 340348706 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-01-30 | $128,820 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2014-06-20 | 320808989 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-06-02 | $37,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2009-08-20 | 310149880 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-05-28 | $15,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1995-12-08 | 300227608 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1993-01-26 | $11,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | 2026-06-16 | B01224037-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Roof Awning in conjunction with Sign Application B01210894-I1 to address ECB violations 35333411H & 35347326K | Permit Issued |
| 2016-12-01 | 2017-12-01 | 321488118 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-05-13 | 2017-05-13 | 340348706 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-03-31 | 2017-01-23 | 340348706 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2016-03-31 | 2017-01-23 | 340348706 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-06-02 | 2015-01-28 | 320808989 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2008-05-30 | 2009-12-03 | 310149880 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1995-08-30 | 1995-12-08 | 300227608 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-06-16 | 1996-06-16 | 300227608 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1993-02-23 | 1993-10-26 | 300227608 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 1 active of 3
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 | 2000-03-01 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V030100CZSTF08GN | |
| Resolved/dismissed VW*-VIOLATION - WORK W/O PERMIT DISMISSED | 2008-04-10 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | VW*041008C1103AS | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2008-04-10 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V*041008C1102AS |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 3 active of 7
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2008-04-12 | Non-Hazardous | USE OR INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH RS-16 HAZARDOUS ON 1ST FLR GAS LINE HAS NOT ALLOWED BUSHING CONNECTION. ALSO ONE LAVATORY 1ST FLOOR HAS LEAK FROM TAIL PIECE | $400 / $400 / $0 | 34640184K |
| Active Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2018-06-26 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: FRONT FACADE 1ST FL ERECTED CANOPY,BUSINESS,ACCESSORY SIGN & MARQUEE APPROX 2'H X 20'W PROTECTING 10' OUT OF BLDG LINE,WORDING"AWARD PHARMACY CORP,GEORGE HALL,MD.PC"ETC & ALSO | $1,250 / $1,864 / $0 | 35347326K |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2008-04-12 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PLUMBING AND/OR APPURTENANCES HAZARDOUS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN CELL NOT PROVIDE BALL DRIP VALVE STORAGE MATERIALS IN CELL TOO CLOSE TO SPRINKLER HEADS NO PROPER COVERED AREA, MISSING | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34640183Z |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2019-06-18 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/ VIOLATION #35347326K ISSUED ON 6/26/18AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2).AN ACCEPTABLE | $6,250 / $8,900 / $0 | 37015272X |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2008-04-10 | Hazardous | WORK W/O A PERMIT HAZARDOUS WORK NOTED CONSTRUCTED MEZANINE OFFICE SPACE AT REAR OF BLDG WITH INSTALLED METAL SPIRAL STAIRCASE (ENTRY TO MEZANINE) NOTED LOCATION REAR OF BLDG REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34623312L |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2018-07-27 | CLASS - 2 | WORK W/OUT PERMIT INSTALLED (1) ROOF BUSINESS ACCESSORY SIGN APPROX SIZE 15' X 5' COPY ON SIGN AWARD PHARMACY GEORGE HALL MD,(JENNAN) MEDICAL,ALSO INSTALLED TO FACADE OF STRUCTURE(1) FABRIC,METAL FRAMED ILLUMIN | $6,250 / $9,416 / $0 | 35333411H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2008-04-09 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG. NOTED: FLOOR IS NOT LEVELED (SINKING) @ SEVERAL LOCATIONS. FLOOR PLASTIC TILES ARE MISSING AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. DROP CEILING IS NO LEVEL BROKEN TILES. NO EXIT SIGN AT ENTRY/EXIT DOOR | $180 / $180 / $0 | 34640301K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 4 unpaid of 115
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 | 2024-10-01 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | GROMEX INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000911279L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-05-20 | Sanitation Police | SPILLAGE FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE 1ST OFFENSE | MANZANO | $200 / $0 / $200 | 048412651Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2009-06-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | $200 / — / $200 | 042042336K | |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2009-06-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | $200 / — / $200 | 042042337M | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-10-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST | BEST BUYS FURNITURE | $50 / $50 / $0 | 080184606N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-11-01 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | GREAT EMPIRE 86 REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049357970Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-10-20 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | GREAT EMPIRE 86 REALTY LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049357926L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-07-14 | Sanitation Others | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST | BEST BUY HOUSEWARES INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049218405X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2024-11-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP | $350 / $350 / $0 | 000903402H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2024-08-28 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | KAM KUO WINE CO INC | $350 / $350 / $0 | 000906847Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2024-07-23 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $350 / $350 / $0 | 000887800X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2024-06-19 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | FRESH GOODS TRADING CORP | $350 / $350 / $0 | 000886566M |
Showing 12 of 115 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | DOB | Building/Use – No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO | Closed | 2026-06-02 |
| 2025-12-05 | DOT | Street Sign - Missing – Other/Unknown | Closed | 2025-12-06 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Bensonhurst: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on 86 St
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- 2269 86th Street (130 ft) (12 open items)
- 2233 86th Street (140 ft) (17 open items)
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