2309 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226
BBL 3051670082 (Borough 3, Block 5167, Lot 82) · BIN 3118993 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
2309 Cortelyou Road (Brooklyn, NY 11226; tax lot BBL 3051670082) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1930, on a 1,380 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as GITTENS, ESTHER. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,115,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 16 open HPD violations. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- GITTENS, ESTHER
- Building class
- B9 · Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- 1930 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,380 sq ft · R6A
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,115,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3051670082
- BIN
- 3118993
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 16Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2309 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (BBL 3051670082)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2309-cortelyou-road-3051670082. 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)
- GITTENS, ESTHERThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1930Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,380 sq ft (20 ft × 69.33 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,600 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.16 built / 3.00 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 3051670082 (Borough 3, Block 5167, Lot 82) · BIN 3118993BBL 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 2026-11-02; 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)
- $1,115,000The 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
- $66,900The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $25,919Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,115,000 | $66,900 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $904,000 | $54,240 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,064,000 | $63,840 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gittens, Esther | Taylor, Latoya M; Gittens, Esther | 2021101500467001 |
| 2009-11-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gittens, Roosevelt | Gittens, Esther | 2009110900367001 |
| 2004-09-17 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gittens, Esther | Gittens, Esther; Gittens, Roosevelt | 2004101300380001 |
| 1977-09-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Jean Joseph; Gittens Esther | Gittens Esther | BK_7730094201835 |
| 1977-05-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ledo Properties Inc | Gittens Esther; Jean Joseph | BK_7730092200190 |
| 1976-09-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Hahn Edmund J Exec Of; Schmidt Martha H Decd | Ledo Properties Inc | BK_7630087201670 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 1
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-12-15 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | GITTENS ESTHER | $100 / $100 / $0 | 049541047P |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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.
- HPD building ID
- 226516
- Last registered
- 2020-02-06
- Registration valid until
- 2020-11-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitemanager | Latoya Taylor | ||
| Individualowner | Esther Gittens | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 16 open of 27
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-24 | I | 2025-11-24 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-12-04 | I | 2024-12-04 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-28 | I | 2023-11-28 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-17 | I | 2022-11-17 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-03-16 | I | 2022-03-16 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-21 | I | 2021-04-21 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-29 | A | 2019-10-29 | 2FL | § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-29 | B | 2019-10-29 | 2FL | § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-29 | B | 2019-10-29 | 2FL | § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHTING FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-10 | A | 2019-10-10 | § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-10 | B | 2019-10-10 | § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY | |
| Open Not Complied With · 2019-10-28 | B | 2019-10-09 | 2 | HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Open Not Complied With · 2019-10-28 | B | 2019-10-09 | 2 | HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Open Not Complied With · 2019-10-28 | B | 2017-06-12 | 2FL | § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Not Complied With · 2019-10-28 | B | 2017-06-12 | 2FL | § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2017-06-12 | A | 2017-06-12 | § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-10-28 | B | 2019-10-10 | 2 | § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASH BASIN AT WASTE LINE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-10-28 | B | 2019-10-04 | 2NDFLO | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR NORTH ,EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2NDFLO, 2nd STORY |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-10-28 | B | 2017-09-06 | 2ND | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 2ND, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-10-28 | B | 2017-09-06 | 2ND | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2ND, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH |
Showing 20 of 27 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-02 | CLOSE | 2 | Unsanitary Condition – Pests Door/Window – Window Frame Water Leak – Slow Leak Electric – Outlet/Switch Plumbing – Basin/Sink Flooring/Stairs – Floor | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd |
| 2019-09-28 | CLOSE | 2NDFLO | Electric – Outlet/Switch Unsanitary Condition – Mold Water Leak – Slow Leak | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-16 |
| 2025-12-15 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-16 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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All properties on Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11226 (East Flatbush-Erasmus)
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