2501 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
BBL 3073300055 (Borough 3, Block 7330, Lot 55) · BIN 3198645 · Last updated: · Madison · ZIP 11229
Also recorded in city data as: 4175 Bedford Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
2501 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11229; tax lot BBL 3073300055) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1925, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as BEDFORD & U LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 13, 2003 lists a price of $775,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $683,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations and one active ECB violation. 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.)
- Owner of record
- BEDFORD & U LLC
- Building class
- K4 · Store building
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R4
- Market value (DOF)
- $683,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $775,000 · 2003-11-13
- BBL
- 3073300055
- BIN
- 3198645
- 5Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 3Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2501 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 (BBL 3073300055)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/2501-avenue-u-3073300055. 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)
- BEDFORD & U LLCThe 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
- 1925Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 5 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,400 sq ft (incl. 3,400 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R4, C1-2The 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)
- 1.70 built / 1.00 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3073300055 (Borough 3, Block 7330, Lot 55) · BIN 3198645BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $683,000The 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
- $307,350The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $304,650Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $683,000 | $307,350 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $714,000 | $321,300 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $630,000 | $283,500 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-13 | DEED | $775,000 | Meltzer, Andrew; Meltzer, Jacqueline; Meckler, Harold; Meltzer, Louis | Bedford & U, Llc | 2003121500568001 |
| 1997-02-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Capozzi, Anthony G/Admin; Meltzer, Adele/Est Of | Meltzer, Louis; Meltzer, Andrew; Meltzer, Jacqueline | FT_3860005677486 |
| 1988-04-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Meltzer, Irwin; Meckler, Harold | Meltzer, Adele; Meckler, Harold | FT_3570001359057 |
| 1979-07-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Phaedra Realty Corp | Meltzer Irwin; Meltzer Harold | BK_7930108501683 |
| 1979-06-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Forman Deborah As Trustee For; Forman Stephen As Trustee For; Forman Howard L As Trustee For; Forman Benson | Phaedra Realty Corp | BK_7930108001467 |
| 1977-12-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Forman Howard L | Forman Stephen L; Forman Desorah; Forman Howard L As Trustee For; Forman Benson | BK_7730096600407 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 5 open of 6
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 · 2026-04-20 | B01345027-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-04-10 | $2,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2026-04-20 | B01345020-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-04-10 | $2,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2026-07-21 | B01250051-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-08-01 | $41,625 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2021-07-20 | B00551579-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-07-15 | $8,040 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2012-02-14 | 320267126 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-01-31 | $123,410 |
| Not open Approved · 2026-07-21 | B01250051-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-07-20 | $41,625 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
Work permits 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-11-01 | B01345027-I1 DOB NOW | Sign INSTALL EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (DUNKIN') | Permit Issued |
| 2026-04-20 | 2026-11-01 | B01345020-I1 DOB NOW | Sign INSTALL EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (DUNKIN') | Permit Issued |
| 2025-11-28 | 2026-11-28 | B01250051-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Renovation of an existing Dunkin store on 1st floor of an existing building. Replace existing wall, ceiling tiles, & lighting finishes. No changes in use, egre | Permit Issued |
| 2021-07-20 | 2022-07-20 | B00551579-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction RENOVATION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH, REPAIR/REPLACE/NEW FLOOR, CEILING, PARTITION, PAINTING AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR CERTIFICATE OF | Permit Issued |
| 2012-02-14 | 2013-02-13 | 320267126 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2011-02-03 | 2012-02-03 | 320267126 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-02-01 | 2011-04-01 | 320267126 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-02-01 | 2011-04-01 | 320267126 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-02-01 | 2011-04-01 | 320267126 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 3 active of 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V123109LBLVIO17747 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1989-02-03 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V020389ESST1502W | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1989-02-03 | ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE | V020389ESST1501W | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629116577 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629116578 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021304LL629117785 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*021304LL629117784 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629131283 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-07-25 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*072594LL629103610 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-07-25 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*072594LL629103609 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 2
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: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2011-08-01 | CLASS - 3 | WORK W/O A PERMIT WORK NOTED: GARAGE DOOR REMOVED & REPLACED W/GLASS STORE FRONT W/SINGLE ENTRY GLASS DOOR,PARTITIONS ERECTED TO CREATE SEPARATE INTERIOR ROOMS. INTERIOR WALLS ARE ALSO FINISHED. ILLUMINATED | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34917321R |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE DISAPPROVED | 2011-08-01 | CLASS - 2 | ILLEGAL USE IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IS R4,COMMERICAL OVERLAY IS C1-2 LOCAL RETAIL DISTRICT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION LEGAL GARAGE SPACE IS OCCUPIED AS A MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING OFFICE USE GROU | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34917320P |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 43
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-05-23 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | BEDFORD U LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049797644M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-05-23 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | BEDFORD U LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049797645Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-05-23 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | BEDFORD U LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049797643K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-03-09 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | BEDFORD U LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049536538N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2024-07-05 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST | DUNKIN DONUTS | $300 / $176 / $0 | 048555205M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-06-22 | Sanitation Piu | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM W O A RECEPTACLE | DUNKIN DONUTS | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047928420H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-07-14 | Sanitation Recycling | FAILURE TO POST SIGNAGE IN ORGANICS COLLECTION AREAS 1ST | DECK AVENUE U - 2501 LLC | $250 / $250 / $0 | 047499435H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-07-14 | Sanitation Recycling | ORGANICS IN STORAGE AREA PLACED IN A CONTAINER W O LATCHING DEVICE 1ST | DECK AVENUE U - 2501 LLC | $250 / $250 / $0 | 047499436J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-07-14 | Sanitation Recycling | FAILURE TO POST SIGNAGE SINGLE STREAM 1ST | DECK AVENUE U - 2501 LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047499434X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2022-05-10 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | BEDFORD U LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047439791J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-07-16 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | DUNKIN DONUTS | $100 / $100 / $0 | 041859653Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2016-07-13 | Sanitation Dept | SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION | DUNKIN DONUTS | $130 / $100 / — | 042059350H |
Showing 12 of 43 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-10-08 |
| 2026-09-22 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-09-23 |
| 2026-08-19 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping | Closed | 2026-08-22 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Madison: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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- 2503 Avenue U (20 ft) (five open items)
- 2505 Avenue U (40 ft)
- 2509 Avenue U (60 ft)
- 2511 Avenue U (82 ft) (two open items)
- 2515 Avenue U (101 ft)
- 2517 Avenue U (121 ft)
Same tax block (7330), closest first
- 4169 Bedford Avenue (77 ft)
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