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238 Berkeley Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

BBL 3010630034 (Borough 3, Block 1063, Lot 34) · BIN 3024575 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

238 Berkeley Place (Brooklyn, NY 11217; tax lot BBL 3010630034) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1887, on a 1,840 sq ft lot zoned R7B. City tax records list the owner as JACOB III CHARLES R. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,581,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
JACOB III CHARLES R
Building class
B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
Year built · units
1887 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,840 sq ft · R7B
Market value (DOF)
$7,581,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3010630034
BIN
3024575

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “238 Berkeley Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (BBL 3010630034)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/238-berkeley-place-3010630034. 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)
JACOB III CHARLES RThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
B3 – Two-family home converted from one-familyThe 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
1887Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
4
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,840 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
5,260 sq ft
Zoning
R7BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.86 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).
Historic district
Park Slope Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3010630034 (Borough 3, Block 1063, Lot 34) · BIN 3024575BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

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)
$7,581,000The 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
$454,860The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$98,418Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$7,581,000$454,8601
2026Final$6,574,000$394,4401
2025Final$5,454,000$327,2401

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 4

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1992-08-19DEED$0 / not statedMichael, VirginiaJacob, Valerie; Jacob, Charles RFT_3370001710637
1988-08-01DEED$0 / not statedMichael, JosephMichael, VirginiaFT_3370001406737
1982-02-05DEED$0 / not statedMichael, Joseph; Michael, VirginiaMichael, JosephFT_3430000925343
1969-03-05DEED$0 / not statedCoussa Anthony; Coussa Mary EMichael Joseph; Michael VirginiaBK_6930031700464

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 1

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-03-19
B01279633-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-09-05$75,000

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 3

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2026-03-122026-03-25B01279633-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
1. Minor Renovation at roof level to show Dunnage for the HVAC unit and HVAC duct work 2. to show the dormer on the roof in the front portion 3. no change in us
Signed-off
2026-03-122026-03-25B01279633-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
1. Minor Renovation at roof level to show Dunnage for the HVAC unit and HVAC duct work 2. to show the dormer on the roof in the front portion 3. no change in us
Signed-off
2026-03-122026-03-25B01279633-I1
DOB NOW
Structural
1. Minor Renovation at roof level to show Dunnage for the HVAC unit and HVAC duct work 2. to show the dormer on the roof in the front portion 3. no change in us
Signed-off

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 3

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2025-07-15CLASS - 2WORK DONE WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED DURING MY INSPECTION FROM THE NEIGHBORING ROOF A VERY LARGE MECHANICAL HVAC SYSTEM INSTALLED CLOSE TO THE REAR OF THE ROOF, WITH VARIOUS DUCT WORK RAN THOUGHT-OUT THE ROOF.$1,250 / $1,254 / $039153776H
Resolved
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2010-10-27CLASS - 2WORK W/O PERMIT.ROOF STRUCTURE ADDING HEIGHT TO ROOF-TRIM PAINTED GREY,ARCH TYPE WINDOW "A"FRAMING OF STRUCTURE.REM:OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.$800 / $800 / $034862548X
Resolved
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2025-07-15CLASS - 2WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED FROM NEIGHBORING PROPERTY WORK BEING DONE ON THE STRUCTURE OF THE ROOF WITHOUT A PERMIT, REPLACEMENT OF SHEETING AND OTHER STRUCTURAL MEMBERS TO CREATE 2 NEW SKYLIGHT, APPROX 5'X$1,250 / $1,254 / $039153777J

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 3

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2025-07-15Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITJACOB III CHARLES R$1,250 / $1,254 / $0039153777J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2025-07-15Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITJACOB III CHARLES R$1,250 / $1,254 / $0039153776H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2010-10-27Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITCHARLES JACOB III$800 / $800 / $0034862548X

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.

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 2026-10-28; 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 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

Nearby properties

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