# 243 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223

BBL 3071010129 · Block 7101 · Lot 129 · BIN 3191335  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/243-avenue-u-3071010129  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 237 Ave U; 245 Ave U; 237-245 Ave U

## Summary

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.)

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.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP.
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 7,848 sq ft · Building area: 15,696 sq ft
- Zoning: R5B, C2-3
- 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 $3,591,000, assessed value $1,615,950, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-05-15 from TAVERNA TRUST; TAVERNA, CO-TRUSTEE, MADELINE M; 245 AVENUE U LLC; 237-43 AVENUE U LLC; TAVERNA, CO-TRUSTEE, THOMAS J to DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP., stated price $5,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2019-12-13 | recorded (CORRD) | CORRD dated 2019-12-13 from TAVERNA, DECEASED, FREDERICK J JR; TAVERNA, FRED J JR; ESTATE OF FREDERICK J. TAVERNA, JR.; PHILLIPS, AS EXECUTOR, DENISE to TAVERNA, JOHN; TAVERNA, THOMAS J, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-10-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-10-02 from JOHN TAVERNA REVOCABLE TRUST; JOHN TAVERNA, AS TRUSTEE to 237-43 AVENUE, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-10-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-10-02 from JOHN TAVERNA REVOCABLE TRUST; JOHN TAVERNA AS TRUSTEE to 245 AVENUE U, LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2013-10-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2013-10-25 from TAVERNA, THOMAS to THOMAS J. TAVERNA AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE TAVERNA TRU; MADELINE M. TAVERNA AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE TAVERNA T, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-08-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-08-07 from TAVERNA, JOHN to JOHN TAVERNA REVOCABLE TRUST; JOHN TAVERNA, AS TRUSTEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-11-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-11-05 from ELLISON, DENISE/EXEC'S; TAVERNA, FREDERICK JR/LWT to TAVERNA, THOMAS; TAVERNA, JOHN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-11-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-11-05 from TAVERNA, THOMAS; TAVERNA, JOHN to TAVERNA, THOMAS; TAVERNA, JOHN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-11-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-11-22 from TAVERNA, FRED SR to TAVERNA, THOMAS; TAVERNA, JOHN; TAVERNA, FRED J JR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-06-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-06-24 from TAVERNA, FRED SR to TAVERNA, FRED SR; TAVERNA, JOHN; TAVERNA, FRED JR; TAVERNA, THOMAS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-11-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-11-14 from ANREVAT ASSOCIATES INC to TAVERNA LOUISE; TAVERNA FRED SR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-11-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-11-08 from KASKEL LEWIS; CORT MILDRED R; WAGMEISTER MYRON to ANREVAT ASSOCIATES INC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 321650600 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INTERIOR RENOVATION OF STORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-03-03 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320279391 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. THE WORK SHALL INCLUDE LEGALIZING OF SUSPENDED CEILING WORK DONE WITHOUT PERMIT. INCLUDING LIGHT FIXTURES. NO CHANGE OF USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-09-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01113463-I1: Sign — NON-ILLUMINATED NON-ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN - HIT CENTRAL STUDIOS. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2024-09-24, expires 2024-11-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-04-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340647241: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2019-04-11, expires 2020-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-12-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321517266: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2017-12-21, expires 2018-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-09-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321650600: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-09-14, expires 2018-09-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-09-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321650600: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-09-06, expires 2017-10-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-09-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321650600: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2017-09-06, expires 2017-10-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-06-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320279391: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-06-03, expires 2012-04-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-05-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301948613: Alteration. Issued 2005-05-24, expires 2006-05-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301367857: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2004-02-02, expires 2005-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-10-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301632035: Sign. Issued 2003-10-14, expires 2004-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-09-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301632026: Sign. Issued 2003-09-12, expires 2004-09-29. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-07-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301560237: Sign. Issued 2003-07-18, expires 2004-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301107451: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-06-26, expires 2002-06-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-05-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301107451: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2001-05-17, expires 2002-03-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-05-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301107451: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-05-17, expires 2002-03-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-07-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300974989: Sign. Issued 2000-07-10, expires 2001-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-07-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300975005: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2000-07-10, expires 2000-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2000-06-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300974998: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2000-06-26, expires 2001-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 22. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3071010129/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2011-06-02 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: UNLABELED RECYCLING CONTAINER OWNER LESSEE SOURCE SEP 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: FAILURE TO POST SIGNAGE IN STORAGE AREA SOURCE SEP 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: COMMINGLING OF DESIGNATED RECYCLABLES WITH SOLID WASTE SOURCE SEP 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: FAILURE TO POST SIGNAGE SOURCE SEPARATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $100. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Day Care – Summer Camp. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | 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 DOUBLE SUN REALTY CORP.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2020-05-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2020-05-15). | 636b-3b5g |

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