259 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
BBL 3010710034 (Borough 3, Block 1071, Lot 34) · BIN 3325194, 3325195 · Last updated: · Park Slope · ZIP 11215
Also recorded in city data as: 253 Garfield Pl · 251 Garfield Pl · 257 Garfield Pl · 251-253 Garfield Pl
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
259 Garfield Place (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010710034) is a 17-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C6: walk-up co-op), built around 1903, on a 8,360 sq ft lot zoned R7B. City tax records list the owner as 253 259 OWNERS CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,944,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and four active DOB violations. 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
- 253 259 OWNERS CORP
- Building class
- C6 · Walk-up co-op
- Year built · units
- 1903 · 17 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 8,360 sq ft · R7B
- Market value (DOF)
- $3,944,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3010710034
- BIN
- 3325194, 3325195
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “259 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010710034)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/259-garfield-place-3010710034. 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)
- 253 259 OWNERS CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C6 – Walk-up co-opThe 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
- 1903Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 17 residential / 17 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 8,360 sq ft (104.5 ft × 80 ft)
- Building floor area
- 24,312 sq ft
- Zoning
- R7BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.91 built / 3.00 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
- Park Slope Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
- Identifiers
- BBL 3010710034 (Borough 3, Block 1071, Lot 34) · BIN 3325194, 3325195BBL 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 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $3,944,000The 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
- $1,774,800The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,774,800Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $3,944,000 | $1,774,800 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $4,177,000 | $1,879,650 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $3,719,000 | $1,673,550 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-12-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Berman Judith; Berman Joseph | 253 259 Owners Corp | BK_7930112900043 |
| 1978-12-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Himmelbaum Diane; Hogrefe Robert; Miller Marion; Frank Leona; Frank Richard; Himmelbaum Frank; Freireich Ronald; Voyticky Frank; Freireich Barbara; Freireich Andrew; Freireich Bonnie; Robertson Vivian; Hogrefe Ethel F | Berman Joseph; Berman Judith | BK_7830104500677 |
| 1976-11-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Anderson Jason; Anderson David C | Voyticky Frank | BK_7630088200645 |
| 1975-12-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 8th & Garfield Pl Realty Corp | Frank Richard; Hogrefe Ethel; Himmelbaum Diane; Anderson David C; Freireich Barbara; Anderson Jason; Robertson Vivian; Freireich Andrew; Frank Leona; Miller Marion; Freireich Ronald; Freireich Bonnie; Himmelbaum Frank; Hogrefe Robert | BK_7530082201577 |
| 1969-12-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them | Zwelen Realty Co | 8th & Garfield Place Realty Corp | BK_6930037901908 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 2 open of 8
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 · 1999-02-04 | 300825347 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-01-06 | $30,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1994-10-03 | 300391047 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1994-09-12 | $5,925 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2025-09-04 | B01177761-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-04-14 | $20,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2025-09-25 | B01177769-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-03-03 | $16,500 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2025-09-04 | B01177761-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2025-03-03 | $81,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-09-28 | B00498108-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-06-02 | $205,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2016-06-01 | 321177016 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2015-09-10 | $53,600 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 1996-11-27 | 300548959 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1996-09-11 | $12,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | 2026-01-27 | B01177761-S1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems MECHANICAL WITH THE RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 4R ON THE 4TH FLOOR AND ROOF. AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2025-03-26 | 2026-03-26 | B01177769-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing PLUMBING WITH THE RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 4R ON THE 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2025-03-19 | 2026-01-27 | B01177761-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ARCHITECTURAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF APARTMENT 4R ON THE 4TH FLOOR AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2021-06-09 | 2022-04-23 | B00498108-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems Interior Renovation of existing second floor apt (Unit 2L) as per plans. No change in Use, Occupancy, or Egress. | Signed-off |
| 2021-06-09 | 2022-04-23 | B00498108-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Interior Renovation of existing second floor apt (Unit 2L) as per plans. No change in Use, Occupancy, or Egress. | Signed-off |
| 2015-11-23 | 2016-11-22 | 321177016 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2015-11-13 | 2016-03-15 | 321177016 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-02-04 | 2000-02-04 | 300825347 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-02-04 | 1999-09-01 | 300825347 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-01-25 | 1999-09-01 | 300825347 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-09-25 | 1997-06-30 | 300548959 BIS | Equipment work / Fuel burning | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-09-25 | 1997-06-30 | 300548959 BIS | Equipment work / Boiler | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 4 active of 11
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 | 1994-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V060194LL629125185 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629136473 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-08-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V081693LL629136475 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1993-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V060193LL629125184 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629111683 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*013105LL629111684 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629114993 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629114992 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629114029 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1994-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060194LL629125181 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1993-06-01 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*060193LL629125180 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 12
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 Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-02 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | $2,000 / $2,000 / $0 | 001023722H |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-05-30 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | $2,000 / $2,000 / $0 | 001023461Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · STIPULATED | 2025-03-18 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 001001732Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-11-22 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | 253 259 OWNERS CORP | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048751372H |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2024-07-16 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | $2,000 / $2,666 / $0 | 000865311H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2023-10-12 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | $350 / $350 / $0 | 000816701M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2023-07-28 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | AMAZON LOGISTICS INC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 000812959L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-05-04 | Sanitation Police | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 253 259 OWNERS CORP | $100 / $100 / — | 041695208H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED | 2011-12-05 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | OPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION | 253 259 OWNERS CORPATT:P.HALP | $350 / $350 / — | 000514592Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2010-04-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | 253 259 OWNERS CORP | $25 / $25 / — | 041704510K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2007-07-02 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | OPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION | CORP.ATT: B.CHEZAR | $350 / $350 / — | 000502555L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-06-20 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES | 253 259 OWNERS CORP | $25 / $25 / — | 041360395H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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
- 298835
- Last registered
- 2026-08-29
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headofficer | Karen Kahn | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Agent | Kirsty Carroll | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Officer | Anthony Raduazo | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | 253-259 OWNERS CORP | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | William Gregory |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 4
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 · 2025-01-08 | I | 2024-11-26 | §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 · 2025-01-08 | I | 2024-11-26 | §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 · 2022-03-07 | A | 2022-02-24 | (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 · 2022-03-04 | I | 2022-02-24 | §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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-13 | DEP | Sewer Maintenance – Catch Basin Clogged | Closed | 2026-06-14 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
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 Park Slope: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Garfield Pl
- 261 Garfield Place (70 ft) (three open items)
- 249 Garfield Place (119 ft) (one open item)
- 247 Garfield Place (140 ft) (two open items)
- 260 Garfield Place (148 ft)
- 262 Garfield Place (149 ft)
- 258 Garfield Place (150 ft)
Same tax block (1071), closest first
- 156a 8th Avenue (105 ft)
- 156 8th Avenue (109 ft) (nine open items)
- 162 8th Avenue (117 ft) (two open items)
- 154 8th Avenue (124 ft) (five open items)
- 152 8th Avenue (140 ft) (13 open items)
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