# 31 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3001550001 · Block 155 · Lot 1 · BIN 3000435  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/31-smith-street-3001550001  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 155 Livingston St; 161 Livingston St; 155 Livingston Stre; 155 161 Livingston St; 1610 Livingston St

## Summary

31 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3001550001) is a store building (building class K4: store building (subtype K4)), built around 1920, on a 4,331 sq ft lot zoned C5-4. City tax records list the owner as ARWAL REALTY LLC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,749,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There were 10 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “31 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3001550001)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/31-smith-street-3001550001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ARWAL REALTY LLC
- Building class: K4 – Store building (subtype K4)
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2
- Units: 0 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 4,331 sq ft · Building area: 10,827 sq ft
- Zoning: C5-4, DB
- 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 $2,749,000, assessed value $1,237,050, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-07-31 from ARWAL REALTY INC to ARWAL REALTY LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-10-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-10-26 from ARFMANN ANITA W ADMIN ESTATE to ARWAL RLTY INC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301797839 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN EXISTING KITCHEN RANGEHOOD. NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY. COOKING EQUIPMENTS WERE FILED UNDER CASE#300435009. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1995-05-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300435009 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CHANGE OCCUPANCY AS SCHEDULE "A" REMOVE AND ERECTT PARTITIONS AND FIXTUR ES, AND CHANGE STOREFRONT, AS PER PLANS. STOREFRONT (PARTIAL REPLACEMENT 15"-0") ONLY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-06-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01108327-S1: Mechanical Systems — MECHANICAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TENANT FITOUT OF AN EXISTING DEMISED SPACE FOR A NEW EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT (CHICK-FIL-A 05579). NO CHANGE IN USE/OC…. Issued 2025-06-20, expires 2026-06-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-02-03 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01173126-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PLYWOOD FENCE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-02-03, expires 2025-11-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01158291-I1: Sign — ERECT AN ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-01-22, expires 2025-07-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01158298-I1: Sign — ERECT AN ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-01-22, expires 2025-07-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-01-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01167677-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2025-01-16, expires 2025-11-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01136689-I1: Sprinklers — FILING FOR NEW SPRINKLER INSTALLATION TO SECOND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. Issued 2024-12-11, expires 2025-06-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01108327-S4: Sprinklers — SPRINKLER WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TENANT FITOUT OF AN EXISTING DEMISED SPACE FOR A NEW EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT (CHICK-FIL-A 05579). NO CHANGE IN USE/OCC…. Issued 2024-12-10, expires 2025-06-27. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-10 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01108327-S5: Structural — STRUCTURAL FRAMING ELEMENTS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT NEW DUCT OPENINGS, NEW ROOFTOP DUNNAGE, HUNG MEP EQUIPMENT, NEW RAISED FLOOR, AND SUPPORT FOR NEW GREASE TRAP.. Issued 2024-12-10, expires 2025-06-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-12-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01108327-S2: Plumbing — PLUMBING WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TENANT FITOUT OF AN EXISTING DEMISED SPACE FOR A NEW EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT (CHICK-FIL-A 05579). NO CHANGE IN USE/OCCU…. Issued 2024-12-05, expires 2025-10-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-10-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01108327-S1: Mechanical Systems — MECHANICAL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TENANT FITOUT OF AN EXISTING DEMISED SPACE FOR A NEW EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT (CHICK-FIL-A 05579). NO CHANGE IN USE/OC…. Issued 2024-10-25, expires 2025-10-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-10-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01108327-I1: General Construction — THE SCOPE OF WORK CONSISTS OF FACADE AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS / TENANT FIT-OUT OFAN EXISTING DEMISES SPACE FOR A NEW EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT. NO CHAN…. Issued 2024-10-17, expires 2025-06-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-03-01 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00983699-I1: General Construction — Interior selective demolition at Cellar and First Floor, removal of all interiors non load bearing walls as shown, doors, wall finishes, perimeter chase walls,…. Issued 2024-03-01, expires 2024-12-20. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-07-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321615383: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-07-18, expires 2018-07-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-05-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321468933: Alteration. Issued 2017-05-11, expires 2018-05-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-09-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321441141: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2016-09-06, expires 2017-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340395352: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-07-14, expires 2017-07-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340395352: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2016-07-13, expires 2017-07-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-07-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340395352: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-07-12, expires 2017-07-12. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 54. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3001550001/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

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

No records found.

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-14 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Line/Marking - Faded. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Paper License Plates. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Curb Condition – Broken Curb. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Poisoning – 1 or 2. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 ARWAL REALTY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2001-07-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2001-07-31). | 636b-3b5g |

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