# 237 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226

BBL 3050660084 · Block 5066 · Lot 84 · BIN 3116278  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-lenox-road-3050660084  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

237 Lenox Road (Brooklyn, NY 11226; tax lot BBL 3050660084) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 1931, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as FRANCIS JOHN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $880,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 18 open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were five 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, “237 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (BBL 3050660084)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/237-lenox-road-3050660084. 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 | 18 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FRANCIS JOHN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
- Building class: C3 – Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 4 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 10,000 sq ft · Building area: 3,200 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $880,000, assessed value $396,000, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-06-27 from JOHN, ADELIA; JOHN, FRANCIS M to FRANCIS JOHN, AS TRUSTEE FJR LIVING TRUST; ADELIA JOHN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; ADELIA JOHN, AS TRUSTEE AJR LIVING TRUST; FRANCIS JOHN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-03-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-03-28 from 237 LENOX RLTY CO to JOHN FRANCIS M; JOHN ADELIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-02-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-02-24 from 237 LENOX REALTY INC to 237 LENOX REALTY CO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-01-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300308799: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 1994-01-05, expires 1994-01-05. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-20 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-29 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FT: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FT: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2FT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FT: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FT: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-12-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FT: SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AND MILDEW AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FT, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1993-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS CELLAR THRU OUT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1993-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING BALUSTERS 2 TO 3 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1993-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF WOOD PANEL WALLS CELLAR THRU OUT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1993-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ON WALL AT OR NEAR STAIRS PUBLIC HALL ALL STYS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1993-11-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT BLOCKS SOUTH WALL BOILER ROOM CELLAR NORTHEAST. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $115. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – No Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Rat Sighting. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-11 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Damaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down. | 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 FRANCIS JOHN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-06-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-06-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-06-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-06-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-06-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-06-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-06-27 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-06-27). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-10-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Francis John. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-10-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Francis John, business city Bklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-10-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Francis John, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2023-10-03 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Adelia John, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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