252 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
BBL 3011590017 (Borough 3, Block 1159, Lot 17) · BIN 3028790 · Last updated: · Prospect Heights · ZIP 11238
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
252 Prospect Place (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3011590017) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1897, on a 3,275 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as RACZYNSKI, MACIEJ; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 13, 2017 lists a price of $3,990,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,443,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation. There were eight 311 requests in the past 12 months and five HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- RACZYNSKI, MACIEJ
- Building class
- C1 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built · units
- 1897 · 8 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,275 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,443,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $3,990,000 · 2017-07-13
- BBL
- 3011590017
- BIN
- 3028790
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “252 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011590017)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/252-prospect-place-3011590017. 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)
- RACZYNSKI, MACIEJThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no storesThe 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
- 1897Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,275 sq ft (25 ft × 131 ft)
- Building floor area
- 6,580 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.01 built / 2.00 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).
- Historic district
- Prospect Heights Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
- Identifiers
- BBL 3011590017 (Borough 3, Block 1159, Lot 17) · BIN 3028790BBL 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)
- $2,443,000The 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
- $1,099,350The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $154,985Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,443,000 | $1,099,350 | 2B |
| 2026 | Final | $2,036,000 | $916,200 | 2B |
| 2025 | Final | $2,545,000 | $1,145,250 | 2B |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-13 | DEED | $3,990,000 | Raphael N. Johnson, As Preliminary Executor; Estate Of Violet Zenovia Barrett; Estate Of Violet Barrett | Raczynski, Jolanta; Raczynski, Maciej | 2017072000871001 |
| 2007-03-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Barrett, Mavis; Barrett, Violet | Barrett, Violet | 2007033000187001 |
| 1984-12-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Barrett, Emanuel; Barrett, Violet | Barrett, Violet; Barrett, Emanuel; Barrett, Mavis | FT_3030001058803 |
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 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 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 — 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO27691 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-12-13 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT | V*121311LBLVIO08924 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 10
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-09-01 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | RACZYNSKI MACIEJ | $50 / $0 / $50 | 046870701Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2025-02-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | RACZYNSKI MACIEJ | $0 / $0 / $0 | 048973939N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-29 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | RACZYNSKI MACIEJ | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048900858Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-10-21 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | RACZYNSKI MACIEJ | $0 / $0 / $0 | 048678607P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-06-16 | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | BARRETT | $100 / $100 / — | 0190349812 | |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2016-06-14 | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | BARRETT | $130 / $130 / — | 0189429076 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-06-16 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | BARRETT | $25 / $25 / — | 041907300M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-04-03 | $25 / $25 / — | 0158778649 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-01-30 | $25 / $25 / — | 0158235175 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2004-11-23 | $25 / $25 / — | 0144764813 |
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.
- HPD building ID
- 357028
- Last registered
- 2026-10-01
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Macie Raczynski | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Maciej Raczynski |
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 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-02-26 | C | 2023-12-06 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT 1ST FLOOR PUBLIC HALL | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-02-26 | C | 2023-12-06 | 2L | § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130 DEGREES AT ALL FIXTURES LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-02-26 | C | 2023-12-06 | 2L | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-05-03 | A | 2023-12-06 | § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-05-03 | A | 2023-12-06 | § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-05-03 | A | 2023-12-06 | § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-02-26 | C | 2023-12-06 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-03-16 | I | 2022-11-14 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2022-12-05 | C | 2022-11-14 | 3L | § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-03-24 | A | 2022-03-01 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-03-16 | I | 2022-03-01 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-03-24 | A | 2021-04-12 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-12-19 | I | 2019-10-31 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2017-10-13 | I | 2016-11-14 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2017-10-13 | I | 2015-10-13 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2017-10-13 | I | 2015-02-24 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD complaints 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-09 | CLOSE | 3L | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd |
| 2022-10-08 | CLOSE | 3L | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
| 2022-01-28 | CLOSE | 3L | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition |
| 2021-11-17 | CLOSE | 3L | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
| 2019-11-02 | CLOSE | 2L | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | 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 — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | DOT | Curb Condition – Broken Curb | Closed | 2026-10-16 |
| 2026-10-05 | DSNY | Residential Disposal Complaint – Storage Area Not Provided | Closed | 2026-10-06 |
| 2026-09-15 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-09-17 |
| 2026-09-15 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Removal Request | Closed | 2026-09-17 |
| 2026-08-06 | DPR | Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition – Trees and Sidewalks Program | In Progress | — |
| 2026-08-05 | DOT | Curb Condition – Broken Curb | Closed | 2026-08-20 |
| 2026-07-23 | DOT | Curb Condition – Broken Curb | Closed | 2026-08-20 |
| 2026-05-07 | EDC | Noise - Helicopter – Other | In Progress | — |
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.
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