# 291 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

BBL 3019240004 · Block 1924 · Lot 4 · BIN 3055120  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/291-classon-avenue-3019240004  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

291 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3019240004) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1910, on a 2,006 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as CLASSON TOWERS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated June 6, 2007 lists a price of $300,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,702,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 28 open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and 16 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “291 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3019240004)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/291-classon-avenue-3019240004. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 28 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CLASSON TOWERS LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,006 sq ft · Building area: 6,224 sq ft
- Zoning: R7A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,702,000, assessed value $765,900, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-06-06 from CLASSON 291 LLC to CLASSON TOWERS LLC, stated price $300,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-09-22 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-09-22 from ANDREW HOLDING CORPORATION to CLASSON 291 LLC, stated price $735,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-07-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-07-03 from NYC CORPORATION COUNSEL/DEFS; NYS DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE/DEFS; INVESTORS INSURANCECO. OF AMERICA/DEFS; THOMAS, GEORGE/DEFS; ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD OF NYC/DEFS; NYC TRANSIT ADJUDICATION BUREAU/DEFS; CITY OF NEW YORK PARKING VIOLATIONS/DEFS; GREENBERG, HARVEY/REF; NYC HPD/DEFS; USA INTERNAL REVENUESERVICE/DEFS to JMP PROPERTIES LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302281153: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2007-01-29, expires 2008-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302281153: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2007-01-29, expires 2008-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2007-01-29 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302281153: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2007-01-29, expires 2008-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANE AT 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-02-02 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-02-02 | open (Invalid Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF (INSTALLED HOOK AND LOOP DEVICE) FROM FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING SOUTH WALL , 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING CONSISTING OF (HOOK AND LOOP DEVICE) FROM VESTIBULE DOOR TO SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-02-24 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-02-22 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-02-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-02-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2056.4(h) and 27-2056.17 Adm Code -Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to Local Law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abate…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT PLASTER CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-08-08 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-08-08 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-31 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT 1st RISER FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-31 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE 6th ROOM FROM EAST, THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST, THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-31 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-31 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITION UNITS PROTRUDING MORE THAT TWELVE INCHES WITHOUT SUPPORT BRACKETS, TOTAL 4 AT BUILDINBG FRONT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-31 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-31 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL, SOUTH WALL, NORTH WALL, CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-05 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4L: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-05 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKABLE HASP WITH EYE INSTALLED AT SCUTTLE DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-05 | open (False Certification) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-05 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2065 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK ... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-05 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKABLE HASP WITH EYE INSTALLED AT SCUTTLE DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL , 4th STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2017-07-05 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 4L: § 27-2065 ADM CODE PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WATER CLOSET COMPARTMENT AND/OR BATHROOM AND FILE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL BEFORE DOING WORK , IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. Unpaid balance $2,400. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: ROOFTOP ACCESS AND MEANS OF EGRESS. Unpaid balance $950. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-26 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-17 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-08 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Door/Window – Window Frame; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Flooring/Stairs – Floor. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-10-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Door/Window – Window Frame; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. 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 | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-06-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-06-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-04-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Safety – Fire Escape; Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-09-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-09-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. 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 conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-10 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. 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 | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Water Leak – Slow Leak. 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 | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Water Leak – Slow Leak. 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 | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-02-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-01-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4L): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |

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## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as CLASSON TOWERS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2007-06-06 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2007-06-06). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Lipa Wollner, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Bernie Svimmer (CLASSON TOWERS LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Berish Schvimmer, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Lipa Wollner, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Bernie Schwimmer. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (CLASSON TOWERS, LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-27 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Lipa Wollner, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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