# 239 Kane Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

BBL 3003120046 · Block 312 · Lot 46 · BIN 3003549  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/239-kane-street-3003120046  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

239 Kane Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3003120046) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1901, on a 2,596 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CARA GAVIN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $8,519,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, eight active ECB violations and eight OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 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, “239 Kane Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3003120046)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/239-kane-street-3003120046. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 8 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 8 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CARA GAVIN
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,596 sq ft · Building area: 4,290 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- 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 $8,519,000, assessed value $511,140, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-09-10 from MOLINARI, FRANCES A/TR; TROVATO PREMISES TRUST to ANNA ROSE TROVATO TRUST; GAVIN, CARA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-12-30 from TROVATO, ANNA ROSE; TROVATO, ANNA to MOLINARI, FRANCES A, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-24 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301416279 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. General construction including drywall partitions. Complete renovation of existing two family house, with new kitchens, new bathrooms, new plumbing and mechanical ventilation. No change to occupancy,… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2007-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2007-08-10, expires 2008-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-07-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2004-07-29, expires 2005-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-07-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-07-29, expires 2005-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-05-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-05-10, expires 2005-05-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-06-25, expires 2004-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-04-29 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2003-04-29, expires 2003-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-04-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-04-28, expires 2003-06-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-04-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2003-04-08, expires 2004-04-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-03-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2003-03-11, expires 2004-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-03-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301416279: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-03-11, expires 2004-01-11. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER DUE TO FA ADE BEING IN STATE OF DISREPAIR. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FA ADE THAT HAD BRICK FALLEN IN THE BACK PORCH. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-08-21 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-08-21 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-05-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL OR APPURTENANCES.OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR CENTER WINDOW ON EXP#1W/BROKEN GLASS,WITH SHARDS HANGING.ALSO OBSERVED ALL 2ND AND 3RDFLOOR WINDOWS W/ROTTEN AND DEFECTIVE WOOD.REM:MAINTAIN EXT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2020-09-24 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, BROKEN GLASS PANES IN 2ND WINDOW FROM LEFT AT 2ND FLOOR, EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES AT PARLOR LEVEL EXPOSURE ONE EXTERIOR AND CRACKED MASONRY AT 1ST AND 2ND STEP AT EXTERIOR STAIRS, REPAIR. 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 $3,125. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-05-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 3 STORY BUILDING OBSERVED HORIZONTAL EXTENSION AT REAR OF 2ND FLOOR LEVEL. UPON REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS NO PERMITS WERE FOUND FOR SUCH WORK., OBTAIN PERMIT. 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 $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-09-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: VIO25-00878 IN CONNECTION WITH ECB39148776L, DATE 5/22/25 FOR FAILURE MAINTAIN FACADE EXP 1 AND 3, ENGINEERS REPORT WAS REQUESTED, RESPONDENT FAILED TO PROVIDE ENGINEERS REPORT AND FILE CFC FOR THE ECB. NOTE EC. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-05-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 3-STORY BUILDING OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS WINDOW ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND DETERIORATED CORNICE AT EXPOSURE 1. ALSO AT EXP 3 OBSERVED E. 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 $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-12-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 3-STORY BUILDING OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS WINDOW ON THE 2ND FLOOR, AND DETERIORATED CORNICE AT EXPOSURE 1. ALSO AT EXP 3 OBSERVED,. 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 |
| 2004-04-28 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: FALILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION DEFECTS NOTED: NO APPROVED PLANS AT SITE. REMEDY: STOP ALL WORK: PROVIDE PLANS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-12-10 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 3 STORY BUILDING OBSERVED HORIZONTAL EXTENSION AT REAR OF 2ND FLOOR LEVEL. UPON REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF RECORDS NO PERMITS WERE FOUND FOR SUCH WORK.,, OBTAIN PERMI. 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 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $25,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $25,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-11 | 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 |
| 2025-05-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-09-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Unpaid balance $3,125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-08-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Landmarks Preservation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN IMPROVEMENT IN GOOD REPAIR TYPE B. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-17 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Rat Sighting. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Rat Sighting. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Rat Sighting. | 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 CARA GAVIN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2002-09-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-09-10). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2002-09-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2002-09-10). | 636b-3b5g |

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