# 232 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

BBL 3004080041 · Block 408 · Lot 41 · BIN 3336085  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/232-smith-street-3004080041  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 240 Smith St; 236 Smith St; 59 Douglass St; 238 Smith St; 236102 Smith St; 2361 Smith St

## Summary

232 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3004080041) is a vacant lot (building class V1: vacant land zoned commercial), on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 232 SMITH LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 31, 2023 lists a price of $5,050,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,200,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, six active ECB violations and 22 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “232 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3004080041)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/232-smith-street-3004080041. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 10 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 6 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 22 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 232 SMITH LLC
- Building class: V1 – Vacant land zoned commercial
- Year built: —
- Floors: —
- Units: 0 residential / 0 total
- Lot area: 5,000 sq ft · Building area: 0 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B, C2-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,200,000, assessed value $540,000, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-08-31 from SMITH STREET REO, LLC to 232 SMITH LLC, stated price $5,050,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2023-03-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-03-16 from BENJAMIN, ESQ., AS COURT-APPOI, MICHAEL D.; 232 SMITH STREET, LLC to SMITH STREET REO, LLC, stated price $2,600,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2015-06-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-06-12 from SON CLAIRE REALTY, LLC to 232 SMITH STREET LLC, stated price $1,575,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2015-06-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-06-12 from SON CLAIRE REALTY, LLC to 232 SMITH STREET LLC, stated price $4,725,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-05-28 from PALMERO , CLAIRE; BARBUTO , CLAIRE to SON CLAIRE REALTY, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-12-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-12-15 from DIAZ RENE to PALERMO CLAIRE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-07-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-07-09 from LEVY ZACHARY to DIAZ RENE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-05-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-05-10 from SCIAKY EVA to LEVY ZACHARY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01315059-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-11-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01315047-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-08-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 340755052 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE SUPPORT OF EXCAVATIONS(SOE) AS PER PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB#321138372. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2018-05-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321756818 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB 321138372. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2016-09-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321447234 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF MANUAL AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND SMOKE/HEAT DETECTION WITH SPRINKLER AND CENTRAL STATION MONITORING. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-11-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321259062 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW SIDEWALKS, CURBS, & ROADWAY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-07-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321138372 (NB – New building): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NEW 2-STORY AND CELLAR COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY FACILITY BUILDING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-02-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 302303932 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ERECT CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW BUILDING 302214501. FENCE ALSO FILED UNDER DEMOLITION WHICH IS NOW EXPIRED. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-09-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300792211 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Installation of ansul fire suppression system for restaurant kitchen exhaust hood | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-09-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300792220 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Renovation of existing restaurant. Redu ction in number of occupants. Installation of new partitio ns,plumbing fixtures, A/C system. Ansul system filed under a separate application. All work to compl… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 302303932: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2026-10-27, expires 2027-10-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2026-06-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321138372: Foundation. Issued 2026-06-29, expires 2027-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2026-06-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321138372: Foundation. Issued 2026-06-15, expires 2026-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2026-06-15 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321138372: New building. Issued 2026-06-15, expires 2026-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2026-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321138372: Foundation. Issued 2026-06-12, expires 2026-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-11-13 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01315059-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-11-13, expires 2026-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-11-13 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01315047-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-11-13, expires 2026-11-13. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-10-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 302303932: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2025-10-28, expires 2026-10-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-10-28 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321138372: Foundation. Issued 2025-10-28, expires 2026-06-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2025-10-28 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321138372: Foundation. Issued 2025-10-28, expires 2026-06-16. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 83. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3004080041/permits

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE THE SITE SAFE,CONTACT THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE AT 718 802-3677. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-07-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY AND MAKE THE SITE SAFE CONTACT THE BOROUGH COMMISSIONER'S OFICE AT 718 802-3677. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-04-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ACTIVE JOBSITE WITH 4 WORKER ONSITE, UPON REVIEW OF DAILY LOGBOOK IT WAS NOTICED THAT EXCAVATION WORK WAS PERFORMED CONTRARY TO ALL 3 PARTIAL STOP WORK ORDERS ON JOBSITE. STOP ALL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $25,000. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-07-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: BC1814.1 THE RESPONDENT DESIGN APPLICANT FOR SUPPORT OF ADJOINING STRUCTURES, FAILED OT ADEQUATELY LATERALLY SUPPORT THE ADJOINING BUILDING57 DOUGLASS STREET, BK, FOR THE UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATION OPERATION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-05-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR SIDEWALKS, TEMPORARY WALKWAYS, FOOT BRIDGES, AND PATHWAYS. OBSERVED THAT THE SIDEWALK WIDTH AT EXP#2 BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION FENCE AND TREE PROTECTION IS ONLY 4FT AND NOT AT LEAST 5FT IN WIDT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $1,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2022-05-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE. OBSERVED SIDEWALK AT EXP#2 NOT MAINTAINED AS PER CODE, SIDEWALK HAS CRACKS AND DAMAGE CONCRETE FOR SIDEWALK AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, ALSO OBSERVED THAT SIDEWALK IS NOT LEVELING. CREATING A T. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-11-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 3301.7 FAILURE TO PROVIDE DD AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OFMY INSPECTION, AN ACTIVE JOB SITE, EXCAVATION LEVEL WORK IN PROGRESS. OBSERVED, A PLATFORM IN PLACED FOR USE AT THE CORNER OF EXPOS 1&2. OBS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-11-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: 3301.2 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SAFETY MEASURES. AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION, AN ACTIVE JOB SITE, EXCAVATION LEVEL WORK IN PROGRESS, OBSERVED 3 WORKERS PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES AT EXPOS 1, WHERE MATERIALS STORED ABO. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER. Unpaid balance $25,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-02 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED OR MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO SECTION. Unpaid balance $1,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMIT. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF. Unpaid balance $1,950. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-03-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-11-24 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMIT. Unpaid balance $1,250. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-09-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED OR MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO SECTION. Unpaid balance $500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-01-06 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-07-17 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-03-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2014-06-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-08-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-08-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-03-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-03-19 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2012-12-12 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Adjacent Buildings Not Protected. | 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 232 SMITH LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-08-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-08-31). | 636b-3b5g |

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