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278 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3029200023 (Borough 3, Block 2920, Lot 23) · BIN 3326107, 3326108 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 278 Rear Devoe St

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

278 Devoe Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3029200023) is a 7-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1920, on a 3,125 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as GJENASAJ, SAL; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 18, 2023 lists a price of $2,185,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,603,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
GJENASAJ, SAL
Building class
C1 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
Year built · units
1920 · 7 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,125 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$1,603,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$2,185,000 · 2023-04-18
BBL
3029200023
BIN
3326107, 3326108

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “278 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3029200023)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/278-devoe-street-3029200023. 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)
GJENASAJ, SALThe 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
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
7 residential / 7 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
3,125 sq ft (25 ft × 125 ft)
Building floor area
6,000 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.92 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 3029200023 (Borough 3, Block 2920, Lot 23) · BIN 3326107, 3326108BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,603,000The 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
$721,350The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$104,757Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,603,000$721,3502B
2026Final$1,543,000$694,3502B
2025Final$1,907,000$858,1502B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 10

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2025-08-13DEED$0 / not statedGjenasaj, SalGjenasaj, Besnik; Gjenasaj, Zyhra; Gjenasaj, Sal2025082900339001
2023-04-18DEED$2,185,000Devoe Street Fair Housing AssociatesGjenasaj, Sal2023042800597004
1992-07-17DEED$0 / not statedCitibank NaDevoe St Fair Hsng AssnFT_3080001708108
1991-10-17DEED$0 / not statedThompson, Marttie L/Ref; Katsimbrakis, Giro/DefCitibank NaFT_3050001708105
1989-03-27DEED$0 / not statedBlue Nile StationerycpKatsimbrakis, GiroFT_3380001447938
1987-11-04DEED$0 / not statedKatsimbrakis, Kyriacos; Katsimbrakis, PasquelinaBlue Nile StationerycpFT_3050001316705
1983-01-05DEED$0 / not statedMurray, Angela R; Murray, John J278 Devoe CorpFT_3950000943795
1983-01-05DEED$0 / not stated278 Devoe CorpKatsimbrakis, Pasqualina; Katsimbrakis, Kyriacos SFT_3960000943796
1975-03-12DEED$0 / not statedDamato Joan A; Damato John JMurray John J; Murray Angela RBK_7530076800357
1969-05-27DEED$0 / not statedCalabrese Alfonso; Calbrese AlfonsoDamato John J; Damato Joan ABK_6930033601125

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 0 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2002-03-29
300864991
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)1999-05-25$60,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1993-10-19
300303259
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1993-10-08$2,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 1993-10-01
300195250
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)1992-08-06$5,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 6

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2001-03-012001-10-01300864991
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
2000-04-032001-04-03300864991
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
1999-11-102000-10-15300864991
BIS
AlterationISSUED (renewal)
1999-07-161999-10-15300864991
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
1993-10-181994-10-18300303259
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
1992-08-191993-08-04300195250
BIS
AlterationRE-ISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 0 active of 1

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
1992-06-10EGNCY-EMERGENCY NONEV*061092EGNCY53-92

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
1999-12-13Non-HazardousWORK CONTRARY TO PERMIT #300864991. PERMIT IS FOR ALTERATION TO CON- VERT FRAME BLDG. TO 3 FAMILY DWELLING. NOTE: THE BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED AND A NEW FOUNDATION HAS BEEN POURED FOR A NEW BUILDING$250 / $250 / $034221526P
Resolved
DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED
1999-12-13Non-HazardousWORK CONTRARY TO APPROVED PERMIT #300864991. PERMIT IS FOR ALTERATION TO CONVERT FRAME BUILDING TO 3 FAMILY DWELLING. NOTE: THE BLDG WAS DEMOLISHED & A NEW FOUNDATION HAS BEEN POURED FOR NEW BLDG. LOCATION REAR$0 / $0 / $034222490R
Resolved
CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED
1999-01-22Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN. DEFECT IS: THE HATCH COVER OVER THE SCUTTLE OPENING IS SEALED CLOSED BY TAR & ROOFING MATERIAL. ALSO THERE IS STORAGE IN HALLWAY THAT BLOCKS ACCESS TO SCUTTLE LADDER.$0 / $0 / $034195783J

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 14

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-01-13Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STGJENASAJ SAL$50 / $50 / $0049541977L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2019-05-05Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESDEVOE ST FAIR HSNG ASSN$300 / $220 / $0045060008J
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2012-01-04Sanitation RecyclingBROKEN RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEDEVOE ST FAIR HSNG ASSN$300 / $0 / $0040362937X
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2010-12-20Dos - Enforcement AgentsRECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSDEVOE ST FAIR HSNG ASSN$25 / $25 / —041623282N
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF
2007-11-16Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONDEVOE ST FAIR HSNG ASSN$25 / — / —041630339K
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF
2007-05-11Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTIONDEVOE ST FAIR HSNG ASSN$25 / — / —041810119R
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF
2005-03-09Sanitation DeptSNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKSDEVOE ST FAIR HSNG ASSOC$350 / — / —0145669527
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2004-10-29$25 / $25 / —0144502299
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2004-07-23$25 / $25 / —0143235777
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2003-10-31Dos - Enforcement AgentsIMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERCITIBANK NA C O CITI C$25 / $25 / —0138162045
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2003-07-18$25 / $25 / —0136894387
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2000-10-02Dos - Enforcement AgentsDIRTY SIDEWALKCITYBANK NA CITIC$300 / — / —0117484080

Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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
840525
Last registered
2026-08-29
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
JointownerSal GjenasajForest Hills, Ny
SitemanagerBesnik Gjenasaj
JointownerBesnik GjenasajForest Hills, Ny
AgentBesnik GjenasajForest Hills, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

HPD housing-code violations 3 open of 31

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-18
C2009-08-18§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: MAKE SAFE BY PROPERLY REPAIRING THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT. ERODING FOUNDING WALL AT EAST SIDE OF BLDG. & ROTTED BEAMS, 1 STY.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-18
C2009-08-18§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: MAKE SAFE BY PROPERLY REPAIRING THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT. ROTTED BEAMS AT FRONT NORTHWEST ALL STYS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2009-08-18
C2009-08-18§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM, 2ND STY. SOUTHEAST APT. 2L.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-192L§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 2 STY WEST APT 2L RODRIGUEZ. LOCATED AT APT 2L
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-192L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE FRON ROOM 2 STY WEST APT 2L. LOCATED AT APT 2L
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
C2025-03-19§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CASCADING WATER LEAK CEILING CELLAR REAR ER1.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-19D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES ALL STYS REAR.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-19§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING THRU OUT CELLAR.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-19§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CEILING BOILER ROOM CELLAR REAR.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-193L§ 27-2044 ADM CODE REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR 3 STY WEST APT 3L. LOCATED AT APT 3L
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
A2025-03-19§ 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE THE DIRTY AND/OR LOOSE PAPER AND REPAPER OR PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT BOILER ROOM FLOODING WATER FLOOR CELLAR.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-19D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTAR & CEMENT CEILING CELLAR THROUGHOUT.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-192L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAKE OPERABLE LOWER WINDOW SASH KITCHEN 2 STY APT 2L. LOCATED AT APT 2L
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-19D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THROUGHOUT.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-19§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARTED CEILING BOILER ROOM CELLAR.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-192L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR 2 STY WEST APT 2L BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-192L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MILDEW WALL & CEILING BATHROOM 2 STY WEST APT 2L. LOCATED AT APT 2L
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2025-06-05
B2025-03-192L§ 27-2044 ADM CODE REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR 2 STY WEST APT 2L. LOCATED AT APT 2L
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-01-22
I2023-11-28§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 · 2023-12-18
I2023-11-17§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

Showing 20 of 31 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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