247 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3033120007 (Block 3312, Lot 7) · BIN 3075822 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 247 Saint Nicholas Ave
Summary
247 St Nicholas Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1931, on a 1,800 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as NELSO VELEZ; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated August 14, 2026 at $10 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,031,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and 20 open HPD violations. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- NELSO VELEZThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,800 sq ft (20 ft × 90 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,300 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.83 built / 2.43 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 3033120007 (Borough 3, Block 3312, Lot 7) · BIN 3075822BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,031,000The 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
- $61,860The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $35,335Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,031,000 | $61,860 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $815,000 | $48,900 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $955,000 | $57,300 | 1 |
| 2024 | Final | $1,024,000 | $61,440 | 1 |
| 2023 | Final | $1,122,000 | $67,320 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | DEED | $10 | Velez, Nelso | Velez, Nelso; Velez Family Revocable Trust | 2026081900871001 |
| 1999-03-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wong, Hing Wa; Wong, Pao Yuk | Velez, Nelso | FT_3080006706208 |
| 1989-02-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chung, Thomas; Mak, Lun Hing | Wong, Hing Wa; Wong, Pao Yuk | FT_3200001433820 |
| 1986-12-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Fung, Benny; Wong, Susan Pin; Wong, Kwai Kan | Mak, Lun Hing; Chung, Thomas | FT_3820001247082 |
| 1985-12-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tumminello, Guiseppe; Tumminello, Maria | Wong, Susan Pin; Wong, Kwai-Ken | FT_3180001177018 |
| 1971-07-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Accardi Angela; Accardi Girolamo | Tumminello Maria; Tumminello Guiseppe | BK_7130049801417 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 1 open of 3
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 Entire · 2026-06-04 | B01410353-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-06-02 | $30,450 |
| Not open Plan Examiner Review · 2026-10-08 | B01461148-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-10-06 | $257,280 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-10-23 | B01461148-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-10-06 | $117,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 5
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2016-10-05 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | VELEZ | — / — / — | 044611686K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2015-08-17 | Sanitation Dept | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | VELEZ | $100 / $100 / — | 042066357X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2012-04-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | VELEZ | $100 / $100 / — | 041404949M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2008-08-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | VELEZ | $25 / $25 / — | 042021326Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-11-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION | VELEZ | $25 / $25 / — | 041690818M |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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.
- HPD building ID
- 375301
- Last registered
- 2026-08-21
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Nelso Velez | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Nelso Velez |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 20 open of 29
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-06 | B | 2026-05-06 | § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS TO SINK, WATER-CLOSET, SHOWER-STALL AND WASH BASIN AT ILLEGAL CLASS ''A'' APT. CREATED AT CELLAR | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-06 | C | 2026-05-06 | § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANES AT SKYLIGHT AT ROOF OVER PUBLIC HALL STAIRS | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-15 | C | 2026-04-15 | 2 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-15 | C | 2026-04-15 | 1 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-15 | C | 2026-04-15 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FIRE DAMAGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-15 | C | 2026-04-15 | 2 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE TEMPORARY PLYWOOD SEAL-UP TO ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS DUE TO RECENT FIRE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-15 | C | 2026-04-15 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE TEMPORARY PLYWOOD SEAL-UP TO ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS DUE TO RECENT FIRE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-17 | I | 2026-04-15 | § 27-2089 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACATED BY AN ORDER OF THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER, UNTIL (1) AN APPLICATION AND PLAN FOR THE WORK REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE HAVE BEEN FILED WITH AND APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILD | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | A | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR 3 STY APT 3 SOUTHEAST ROOM. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | B | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WASHBASIN 3 STY APT 3 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | B | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES WASHBASIN 3 STY APT 3 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | B | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING AT CLOSET WALL 3 STY APT 3 PRIVATE HALL. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | B | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 3 STY APT 3 SOLAS. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | A | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILINGS & WOODWORK 3 STY APT 3 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | B | 2008-06-19 | 1 | D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE 1 STY APT 1. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | C | 2008-06-19 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | B | 2008-06-19 | 2 | § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 2 STY EAST APT 2 GONZALEZ. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19 | A | 2008-06-19 | 3 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT WINDOW SASHES 3 STY APT 3 THRU OUT. , SECTION '' '' |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-08-30 | B | 2007-08-30 | § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS MINIMUM | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 1989-11-14 | C | 1989-11-14 | 3 | § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING & WALLS 3 STY APT 3 SOUTHEAST ROOM GIBBS NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' '' |
Showing 20 of 29 records — open violations are listed first; the JSON API lists every open one. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-02 | CLOSE | 1 | Paint/Plaster – Wall | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
| 2003-06-26 | CLOSE | 1FL | Plumbing – Water Supply | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | DOB | Building/Use – Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space | Closed | 2026-09-23 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On St Nicholas Ave
- 243 St Nicholas Avenue (21 open items)
- 244 St Nicholas Avenue (six open items)
- 245 St Nicholas Avenue (three open items)
- 246 St Nicholas Avenue
- 248 St Nicholas Avenue (eight open items)
- 249 St Nicholas Avenue (20 open items)
- 250 St Nicholas Avenue (three open items)
- 251 St Nicholas Avenue (four open items)
Same tax block (3312)
- 418 Bleecker Street (14 open items)
- 420 Bleecker Street (nine open items)
- 422 Bleecker Street (16 open items)
- 424 Bleecker Street (21 open items)
- 426 Bleecker Street (26 open items)
- 428 Bleecker Street (20 open items)
- 430 Bleecker Street (19 open items)
- 432 Bleecker Street (67 open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3033120007.json