255 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
BBL 3004150005 (Borough 3, Block 415, Lot 5) · BIN 3006695 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
255 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3004150005) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 1,667 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as ASR 255 LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,648,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request 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
- ASR 255 LLC
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,667 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,648,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3004150005
- BIN
- 3006695
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “255 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3004150005)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/255-smith-street-3004150005. 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)
- ASR 255 LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe 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.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,667 sq ft (16.67 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,301 sq ft (incl. 767 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6B, C2-4The 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)
- 1.38 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3004150005 (Borough 3, Block 415, Lot 5) · BIN 3006695BBL 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 2026-11-05; 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)
- $2,648,000The 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
- $158,880The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $50,453Assessed 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 | $2,648,000 | $158,880 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $3,040,000 | $182,400 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,674,000 | $160,440 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 255 Smith Street, Llc | Asr 255 Llc | 2024091000671001 |
| 2013-03-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Theresa J. Russo, As Trustee; Anthony S. And Theresa J. Russo Livingtrust; Theresa R. Vorvolakas, As Trustee; Janet M. Russo, As Trustee | 255 Smith Street Llc | 2013040900796001 |
| 2000-02-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Russo, Theresa; Russo, Anthony | Russo, Anthony S; Russo, Theresa | FT_3290007169729 |
| 1980-11-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Russo Vito Decd; Russo Jack | Russo Anthony S Sr; Russo Vito Decd; Russo Anthony S Jr; Russo Theresa | BK_8030119900159 |
| 1980-11-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Levanti Stephanie; Russo Vito Decd | Russo Anthony S Sr; Russo Vito Decd; Russo Anthony S; Russo Theresa | BK_8030119900153 |
| 1980-11-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Russo Paul Sr; Russo Vito Decd | Russo Anthony S; Russo Anthony S Sr; Russo Theresa; Russo Vito Decd | BK_8030119900157 |
| 1980-11-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Russo Vito Decd; Lagana Jean Sr | Russo Theresa; Russo Vito Decd; Russo Anthony S | BK_8030119900155 |
| 1980-11-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Russo Joseph Sr; Russo Vito Decd | Russo Anthony S Sr; Russo Theresa; Russo Vito Decd; Russo Anthony S | BK_8030119900151 |
| 1980-11-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Russo Bernadette Sr; Russo Vito Decd | Russo Anthony S; Russo Anthony S Sr; Russo Theresa; Russo Vito Decd | BK_8030119900149 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05
DOB job filings 2 open of 17
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 · 2011-08-18 | 320346577 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-08-16 | $3,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2002-11-07 | 301426981 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-10-21 | $3,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2021-07-13 | B00523538-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-05-18 | $3,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267725-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-07-22 | $8,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-P6 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-07-09 | $8,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-P5 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-05-22 | $8,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-P4 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-02-28 | $8,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-P3 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-02-19 | $8,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2020-02-10 | $8,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2019-12-26 | $8,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2020-12-27 | B00267725-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2019-12-03 | $8,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2020-12-27 | B00267731-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2019-12-03 | $8,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2011-09-20 | 320340234 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2011-07-21 | $67,755 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-10-01 | 320221871 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-10-04 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-09-16 | 320180790 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-06-29 | $3,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2011-01-25 | 300680403 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-10-30 | $23,500 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1993-01-28 | 300211401 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1992-10-28 | $7,500 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
Work permits 11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-02 | 2021-07-22 | B00523538-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction INSTALL NON-ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY STOREFRONT RETRACTABLE AWNING WITH MAX. 12 HEIGHT & MAX. 12 SQ.FT. OF LETTERING BOTAN ON EXTERIOR WALL. NO CHANGES IN | Signed-off |
| 2019-12-27 | 2020-08-06 | B00267725-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems REPLACEMENT OF EXHAUST DUCT WITH FAN AND S/S HOOD. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY AND MEANS OF EGRESS IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | Signed-off |
| 2019-12-12 | 2020-08-06 | B00267731-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing INSTALLATION OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. | Signed-off |
| 2011-08-18 | 2012-08-17 | 320346577 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-10-07 | 2011-10-07 | 320221871 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-08-23 | 2011-08-23 | 300680403 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2010-07-16 | 2011-07-16 | 320180790 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-06-18 | 2010-05-08 | 300680403 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2009-06-08 | 2010-06-08 | 300680403 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-11-07 | 2003-05-01 | 301426981 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-10-21 | 1999-12-12 | 300680403 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; 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 | 2017-02-24 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT | V*022417LBLVIO08364 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V*123109LBLVIO09553 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 22
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 | 2026-04-10 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | ASR 255 LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049649882N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-01-10 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | ASR 255 LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049568748H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-16 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST | KARAZISHI BOTAN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049104989N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2024-09-15 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF | NATIONAL GRID | $440 / $600 / $-160 | 000950317P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-11-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | 255 SMITH STREET LLC | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0209776344 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-04-03 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 255 SMITH STREET LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0204978703 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-12-06 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | 255 SMITH STREET LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0204975522 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-06-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | 255 SMITH STREET LLC | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0204970289 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-06-30 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 255 SMITH ST | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0186035420 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-12-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 255 SMITH STREET LLC | $100 / $100 / — | 041995747L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2014-03-04 | Fire Department Of Nyc | POSTING OF PERMITS AND RECORD KEEPING | J W CAFE LLC | $350 / $350 / — | 011368686X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2013-05-22 | Dep - Iwc | FAILURE TO INSTALL OR MAINTAIN PRETREATMENT EQUIPMENT(GREASE) 1ST OFF | J AND W CAFE LLC | $100 / $100 / — | 0181518738 |
Showing 12 of 22 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
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; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | DOT | Street Light Condition – Street Light Out | Closed | 2026-05-25 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
Nearby properties
On Smith St
- 254 Smith Street (one open item)
- 257 Smith Street (four open items)
- 253 Smith Street (five open items)
- 252 Smith Street (five open items)
- 259 Smith Street (four open items)
- 251 Smith Street (seven open items)
- 250 Smith Street (six open items)
- 261 Smith Street (one open item)
- 249 Smith Street (14 open items)
- 263 Smith Street (15 open items)
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- 263 Smith Street (15 open items)
- 261 Smith Street (one open item)
- 259 Smith Street (four open items)
- 257 Smith Street (four open items)
- 253 Smith Street (five open items)
- 251 Smith Street (seven open items)
- 249 Smith Street (14 open items)
- 247 Smith Street (eight open items)
- 245 Smith Street
- 243 Smith Street (seven open items)
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