# 231 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3033760040 · Block 3376 · Lot 40 · BIN 3077268  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/231-cornelia-street-3033760040  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

231 Cornelia Street (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3033760040) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1910, on a 1,900 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 16, 2023 lists a price of $2,400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,890,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were six 311 requests in the past 12 months and three HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “231 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3033760040)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/231-cornelia-street-3033760040. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 3 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,900 sq ft · Building area: 2,565 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,890,000, assessed value $113,400, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-05-25 from TOWNHOUSE RENTAL II, L.L.C. to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C., no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 9 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2023-02-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-02-16 from 231 CORNELIA LLC to TOWNHOUSE RENTAL II, L.L.C., stated price $2,400,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-08-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-08-11 from SPERANZA, ROBERT to 231 CORNELIA LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-08-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-08-11 from SPERANZA, ROBERT to 231 CORNELIA LLC, stated price $950,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-03-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-03-27 from HERNANDEZ, CAMILO to SPERANZA, ROBERT, stated price $410,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-09-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2006-09-11 from GREENE, BETTYE to HERNANDEZ, CAMILO, stated price $565,600. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-08-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-08-28 from CEDENO, CHARLES to GREENE, BETTYE, stated price $280,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-11-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-11-18 from CEDENO, CHARLES; HENRY, IRA to CEDENO, CHARLES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-07-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-07-13 from HTB ENTERPRISES to HENRY, IRA E; CEDENO, CHARLES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-07-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-07-13 from KOWLESSAR, PATRICK; KOWLESSAR, CLAUDETTE to H T B ENTERPRISES, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-01-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-01-25 from KOWLESSAR, MICHAEL; KOWLESSAR, CLAUDETTE; KOWLESSAR, PATRICK to KOWLESSAR, PATRICK; KOWLESSAR, CLAUDETTE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-04-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-04-26 from SLAUGHTER, HUBERT AKA; SLAUGHTER, HERBERT to KOWLOESSAR, MICHAEL; KOWLESSAR, PATRICK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-07-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-07-07 from BALLARD JAMES to SLAUGHTER HERBERT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-07-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-07-25 from BONILLA RAFAEL DEFT ETAL; DI GIOVANNA ANTHONY J REF to SEC HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-03-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-03-25 from SECY OF HOUSING & URBAN DVLPT to BALLARD JAMES, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

Showing 15 of 16. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3033760040/sales

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00630237-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH PARTITIONS. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2022-05-10, expires 2023-05-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00630348-I1: Mechanical Systems — MECHANICAL WORKS. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION. Issued 2022-05-10, expires 2023-05-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-01-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00630298-I1: Plumbing — EXISTING TWO STORY. CELLAR TO 2ND FLOOR BUILDING. PLUMBING WORK. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2022-01-06, expires 2022-09-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-11-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00630348-I1: Mechanical Systems — MECHANICAL WORKS. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION. Issued 2021-11-29, expires 2022-05-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-11-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00630237-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH PARTITIONS. AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2021-11-29, expires 2022-05-05. | rbx6-tga4 |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE AT GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-09-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 M.D. LAW- ABOVE FRAME BUILDING HAS BEEN CONVERTED FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO A MULTIPLE DWELLING AND IS NOW OCCUPIED AND MAINTAINED AS SUCH CONTRARY TO LAW.RESTORE PREMISES TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-09-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS AT KITCHEN SINK, WASHBASIN, BATHTUB , SHOWER STALL AND WATER CLOSET IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st APARTMENT…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-08-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-07-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-27 | open (Assigned) | 311 request to DOB: Building/Use – Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: WATER LEAK – HEAVY FLOW. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Running Full (WA4). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-05-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-05-25). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Patricia Sotiryadis (FREESTONE PROPERTY GROUP LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, LLC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Patricia Sotiryadis. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-06-30 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Glen Brown, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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