243 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
BBL 3071010129 (Borough 3, Block 7101, Lot 129) · BIN 3191335 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 237 Ave U · 245 Ave U · 237-245 Ave U
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
243 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071010129) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1931, on a 7,848 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 15, 2020 lists a price of $5,500,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,591,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active ECB violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 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.)
- Owner of record
- DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP.
- Building class
- K4 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 7,848 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $3,591,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $5,500,000 · 2020-05-15
- BBL
- 3071010129
- BIN
- 3191335
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 2Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 6OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “243 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071010129)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/243-avenue-u-3071010129. 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)
- DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- K4 – Store building (subtype K4)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2017.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 7,848 sq ft (82 ft × 96.83 ft)
- Building floor area
- 15,696 sq ft (incl. 15,696 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R5B, C2-3The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.00 built / 1.50 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3071010129 (Borough 3, Block 7101, Lot 129) · BIN 3191335BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-01; 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)
- $3,591,000The 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
- $1,615,950The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,434,240Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $3,591,000 | $1,615,950 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $3,359,000 | $1,511,550 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $3,006,000 | $1,352,700 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01
Sales & deed history 12
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-15 | DEED | $5,500,000 | Taverna Trust; Taverna, Co-Trustee, Madeline M; 245 Avenue U Llc; 237-43 Avenue U Llc; Taverna, Co-Trustee, Thomas J | Double Sun Realty Corp. | 2020052400033001 |
| 2019-12-13 | CORRD | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Deceased, Frederick J Jr; Taverna, Fred J Jr; Estate Of Frederick J. Taverna, Jr.; Phillips, As Executor, Denise | Taverna, John; Taverna, Thomas J | 2019122100021002 |
| 2014-10-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | John Taverna Revocable Trust; John Taverna, As Trustee | 237-43 Avenue, Llc | 2015051201220001 |
| 2014-10-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | John Taverna Revocable Trust; John Taverna As Trustee | 245 Avenue U, Llc | 2015051201211001 |
| 2013-10-25 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Thomas | Thomas J. Taverna As Co-Trustee Of The Taverna Tru; Madeline M. Taverna As Co-Trustee Of The Taverna T | 2013102400803001 |
| 2009-08-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, John | John Taverna Revocable Trust; John Taverna, As Trustee | 2009100500403001 |
| 2002-11-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ellison, Denise/Exec'S; Taverna, Frederick Jr/Lwt | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John | FT_3390009017839 |
| 2002-11-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John | FT_3510009017851 |
| 1991-11-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Fred Sr | Taverna, Thomas; Taverna, John; Taverna, Fred J Jr | FT_3320001656232 |
| 1988-06-24 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Taverna, Fred Sr | Taverna, Fred Sr; Taverna, John; Taverna, Fred Jr; Taverna, Thomas | FT_3110001401911 |
| 1967-11-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Anrevat Associates Inc | Taverna Louise; Taverna Fred Sr | BK_6730057900082 |
| 1967-11-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kaskel Lewis; Cort Mildred R; Wagmeister Myron | Anrevat Associates Inc | BK_6730057400028 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01
DOB job filings 2 open of 14
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-09-14 | 321650600 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-09-06 | $145,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2011-06-03 | 320279391 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-03-03 | $34,200 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-09-27 | B01113463-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-09-23 | $1,975 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-05-07 | 340647241 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-11-19 | $10,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-04-17 | 321517266 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-12-01 | $2,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2010-08-04 | 320194179 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-08-03 | $88,500 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-08-14 | 301948613 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2005-05-16 | $2,500 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2003-09-12 | 301622643 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2003-08-28 | $41,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2004-02-02 | 301367857 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-06-25 | $33,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2002-03-04 | 301107451 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2000-12-15 | $15,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2000-09-01 | 300975005 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-11-24 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2000-09-01 | 300974998 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-11-24 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1999-09-14 | 300447407 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1995-10-02 | $4,000 |
| Not open PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1995-07-14 | 300427866 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1995-04-05 | $34,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 20
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | 2024-11-01 | B01113463-I1 DOB NOW | Sign NON-ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - HIT CENTRAL STUDIOS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2019-04-11 | 2020-10-31 | 340647241 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-12-21 | 2018-10-01 | 321517266 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-09-14 | 2018-09-14 | 321650600 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-09-06 | 2017-10-18 | 321650600 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-09-06 | 2017-10-18 | 321650600 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-06-03 | 2012-04-11 | 320279391 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2005-05-24 | 2006-05-24 | 301948613 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-02-02 | 2005-05-01 | 301367857 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-10-14 | 2004-06-30 | 301632035 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-09-12 | 2004-09-29 | 301632026 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-07-18 | 2004-06-30 | 301560237 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 20 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 2
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2010-12-02 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*120210AEUHAZ101483 |
| Resolved/dismissed VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSED | 1992-09-16 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | VP*091692ES15W02 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
ECB violations (DOB) 2 active of 6
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1999-06-10 | Non-Hazardous | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS, PLUMBING. REMEDY: CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS. PHARMACY SINK IN REAR OF STORE NOT ON PLANS. | $250 / $250 / $0 | 34161799Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1999-06-10 | Non-Hazardous | PLUMBING WORK W/O A PERMIT. PHARMACY SINK INSTALLED IN REAR OF STORE W/ NO VENT & PVC PIPE. OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34161800R |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2010-10-13 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO - OBTAIN A PERMIT - PER VECB #34854290H, ISSUED 8.17.10 FOR WORK W/O PERMIT: INSTALLED NEWSUSPENDED CEILING W/NEW WIRING FOR LIGHTS...ETC. REMEDY: COMPLY W/THE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34878031J |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC | 2011-01-07 | CLASS - 1 | UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER.RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS CITED IN PRIOR NOV#34854290H-NEW SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT W/ NEW ELECTRIC WIRING FOR LIG | $6,000 / $2,582 / $-6,000 | 34893980R |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2010-08-17 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTE:NEW SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT PREMISES W/ NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR LIGHTS W/O PERMITS.GRID SYSTEM BEING SUPPORTED BY WIRE HANGERS CONTRARY TO 28-803.9.1.1 OF THE BLDG CODE.OBT | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 34854290H |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2011-06-02 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER. RESPONDENT FAILED TOFILE A C/C FOR #34854290N. CEILING W/NEW ELECTRIC. REMEDY: COMPLY W/CODE. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34908571P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
OATH tickets (all agencies) 6 unpaid of 62
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-06-10 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP | $80 / $0 / $80 | 049800188M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-01-05 | Sanitation Recycling | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL | NATIONAL GROCERY C0 INC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 044173895J |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-01-05 | Sanitation Recycling | UNLABELED RECYCLING CONTAINER OWNER LESSEE SOURCE SEP 1ST | NATIONAL GROCERY CO INC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 044173897N |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-01-05 | Sanitation Recycling | FAILURE TO POST SIGNAGE IN STORAGE AREA SOURCE SEP 1ST | NATIONAL GROCERY CO INC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 044173899R |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-01-05 | Sanitation Recycling | COMMINGLING OF DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES WITH SOLID WASTE SOURCE SEP 1ST | NATIONAL GROCERY CO INC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 044173896L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-01-05 | Sanitation Recycling | FAILURE TO POST SIGNAGE SOURCE SEPARATION 1ST | NATIONAL GROCERY CO INC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 044173898P |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-10-15 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014210590K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-02-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE BRANDS FOOD SELLERS 2 INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047777705X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-11-26 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | THE BRANDS FOOD SELLERS 2 INC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047687639H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2020-11-17 | Fire Department Of Nyc | CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION | DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP | $2,050 / $2,050 / $0 | 011754395L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | PERMITS | THOMAS J TAVERNA AS TRUSTEE | $350 / $350 / $0 | 011611590Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2020-01-10 | Fire Department Of Nyc | ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS | TAVERNA REAL ESTATE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011733710J |
Showing 12 of 62 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01
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 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
311 requests (last 12 months) 4
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | DOHMH | Day Care – Summer Camp | Closed | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-05-11 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking | Closed | 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-05-09 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking | Closed | 2026-05-10 |
| 2026-05-09 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking | Closed | 2026-05-09 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01
Nearby properties
On Ave U
- 240 Avenue U (two open items)
- 246 Avenue U (six open items)
- 247 Avenue U (two open items)
- 238 Avenue U (30 open items)
- 249 Avenue U (five open items)
- 236 Avenue U
- 251 Avenue U (one open item)
- 253 Avenue U (two open items)
- 232 Avenue U (10 open items)
- 257 Avenue U (13 open items)
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- 220 Avenue T
- 222 Avenue T
- 224 Avenue T
- 226 Avenue T
- 228 Avenue T
- 232 Avenue T
- Avenue T
- 238 Avenue T (five open items)
- 240 Avenue T (eight open items)
- 2012 West 4th Street
All properties on Ave U, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11223 (Gravesend (East)-Homecrest)
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