290 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3034250010 (Block 3425, Lot 10) · BIN 3326335, 3326334 · Last updated:
Summary
290 Covert Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1930, on a 3,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as BONILLA, ODYS R; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 3, 2004 lists a price of $490,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,949,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. There were eight 311 requests in the past 12 months and four HPD complaints since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- BONILLA, ODYS RThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1930Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 3,500 sq ft (35 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,460 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.70 built / 2.43 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 3034250010 (Borough 3, Block 3425, Lot 10) · BIN 3326335, 3326334BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,949,000The 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
- $116,940The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $27,946Assessed 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 | $1,949,000 | $116,940 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,663,000 | $99,780 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,821,000 | $109,260 | 1 |
| 2024 | Final | $1,646,000 | $98,760 | 1 |
| 2023 | Final | $1,425,000 | $85,500 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-03 | DEED | $490,000 | Ramirez, Maritza; Ramirez, Luis A | Rivera, Enriqueta; Bonilla, Odys | 2004122300547003 |
| 1988-08-03 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Inesia, Freddy | Ramirez, Luis A Jr; Akvarezm Maritza | FT_3420001388042 |
| 1987-11-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ochoa, Teresa; Inesia, Freddy | Inesia, Freddy | FT_3950001323695 |
| 1984-07-09 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Jackson, Helen; Holder, Helen F/K/A | Inesia, Freddy; Inesia, Teresa | FT_3170001033217 |
| 1967-06-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Holder Helen; Jackson George | Holder Helen | BK_6730046300330 |
| 1967-06-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Milillo Elizabeth; Milillo Michael | Holder Helen; Jackson George | BK_6730045800234 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
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 · 2018-06-20 | 321757540 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-05-11 | $6,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-06-20 | 2019-06-20 | 321757540 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2019-03-06 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*030619AEUHAZ100925 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved STIPULATION/IN-VIO · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-12-12 | CLASS - 2 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR BUILDING DEPART- MENT RECORDS. DEPT OF BUILDING RECORDS INDICATES ATTIC AS UNFINISHED ILLEGAL OCCUPACNY NOTED NOTED,AT ATTIC LEVEL CONVERTED OCCUPIED | $620 / $620 / $0 | 35379275X |
| Resolved IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-09-13 | CLASS - 1 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O AND DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING RECORDS. PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING ILLEGAL USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING AT CELLAR.ALSO FULL BATHROOM PRESENT COMPLETE WITH SHOWER | $2,500 / $625 / $0 | 35243036X |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 5
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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 · STIPULATED | 2018-12-12 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY CERT OF OCCUP OR BUILDING DEPT | BONILLA ODYS R | $620 / $620 / $0 | 035379275X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2018-09-13 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS | ODYS R BONILLA | $2,500 / $625 / $0 | 035243036X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2015-02-02 | Sanitation Recycling | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | BONILLA | $300 / $100 / $0 | 042441543L |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-08-30 | Sanitation Police | MAINTAINING RECEPTACLES | BONILLA | $300 / $0 / $0 | 040383998M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 1999-10-13 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | UNLEASHED DOG | ROSARIO | $200 / $0 / $0 | 0111570104 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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.
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 — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 6
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 Closed · 2019-08-05 | A | 2019-04-26 | § 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. AT P | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-08-05 | A | 2019-04-26 | § 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 Closed · 2019-08-05 | B | 2018-11-08 | 2 | § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FULL BATHROOM CREATED OR FILE PLANS TO LEGALIZE SAME AT ATTIC LOCATED AT APT 2 |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-08-28 | I | 2018-09-25 | § 27-2142 ADM CODE - THE PREMISES OR APTS. HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR VACATE NOTICE POSTED AT DOOR ENTRANCE TO BUILDING | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2018-11-07 | B | 2018-09-17 | § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2019-08-05 | B | 2018-09-17 | § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS WATERCLOSET,WASHBASIN,SHOWER AND KITCHEN SINK AT BASEMENT |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-15 | CLOSE | 1 | Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2018-09-12 | CLOSE | B | Safety – Smoke Detector Appliance – Electric/Gas Range | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2018-04-08 | CLOSE | BLDG | General – Cooking Gas | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
| 2012-02-16 | CLOSE | 1 | Heating – Heat Related | 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 |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-06 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-09-06 |
| 2026-07-04 | NYPD | Illegal Fireworks – N/A | Closed | 2026-07-04 |
| 2026-03-01 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-03-01 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-02-28 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-03-01 |
| 2026-01-22 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-01-22 |
| 2025-11-02 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-11-02 |
| 2025-11-02 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-11-02 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Covert St
- 281 Covert Street
- 283 Covert Street (one open item)
- 287 Covert Street
- 289 Covert Street
- 291 Covert Street
- 292 Covert Street (three open items)
- 293 Covert Street
- 296 Covert Street (one open item)
Same tax block (3425)
- 298 Covert Street (28 open items)
- 302 Covert Street (three open items)
- 304 Covert Street (one open item)
- 308 Covert Street (16 open items)
- 310 Covert Street (three open items)
- 312 Covert Street (19 open items)
- 314 Covert Street (six open items)
- 316 Covert Street (one open item)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3034250010.json