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312 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3034250019 (Block 3425, Lot 19) · BIN 3079368 · Last updated:

Summary

312 Covert Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1906, on a 2,600 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as THE EDGAR ROMNEY LIVING TRUST. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,015,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three active DOB violations and 16 open HPD violations. There were 19 311 requests in the past 12 months and seven 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)
THE EDGAR ROMNEY LIVING TRUSTThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six familiesThe 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
1906Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
3
Units
6 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,600 sq ft (26 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
4,725 sq ft
Zoning
R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.82 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 3034250019 (Borough 3, Block 3425, Lot 19) · BIN 3079368BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

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)
$1,015,000The 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
$456,750The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$130,514Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,015,000$456,7502A
2026Final$846,000$380,7002A
2025Final$1,057,000$475,6502A
2024Final$986,000$443,7002A
2023Final$822,000$369,9002A

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31

Sales & deed history 2

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
2018-06-26DEED$0 / not statedRomney, Edgar; Romney, GladysGladys Romney, As Trustee; Gladys Romney, As Trustee; The Edgar Romney Living Trust; The Gladys Romney Living Trust; Edgar Romney, As Trustee; Edgar Romney, As Trustee2018072500703001
1980-10-30DEED$0 / not statedPalese Rose; Palese PaulRomney Edgar; Romney GladysBK_8030119400923

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 0 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2001-02-16
301114737
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2001-01-03—

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 2

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
2001-01-222001-08-06301114737
BIS
Equipment work / BoilerISSUED (initial)
2001-01-222001-08-06301114737
BIS
Equipment work / Fuel burningISSUED (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 3 active of 3

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
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2015-10-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORTV100115LBLVIO09535
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-05-15LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORTV051514LBLVIO11469
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
1993-08-16LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV081693LL629132879

Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 4

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
2025-05-02CLASS - 2WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT CELLAR, FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE ADDITIONAL ROOMS, INCLUDING THREE PIECES BATHROOM AND KITCHENETTE (SINK). NO PERMIT OBTAINED FOR SUCH WORK., OBTAIN ALL P$1,250 / $1,250 / $039146919K
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2025-05-02CLASS - 2WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT CELLAR, ILLEGAL PLUMBING WORK PERFORMED, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF PIPES FOR THREE PIECES BATHROOM SHOWER, TOILET, WASH HAND BASIN AND A KITCHENETTE WITH SINK. NO PERMIT OBTAI$1,250 / $1,266 / $039146920H
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2025-05-02CLASS - 2WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. OBSERVED AT CELLAR, ILLEGAL ELECTRICAL WORK PERFORMED INCLUDING WIRING AND LIGHTENING FIXTURE AT BATHROOM AND KITCHEN SPACE. NO PERMIT OBTAINED FOR SUCH ELECTRICAL WORK., OBTAIN ALL PERMI$800 / $810 / $039146918Z
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2012-02-02CLASS - 2FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS. NOTED:VERTICAL CRACK ON RIGHT SIDEFRONT OF BUILDING APPROXMATELY 15' FROM TOP EDGE TO TOP OF 2ND FL. ALSO APPROX 5' LONG DIAGONAL CRACK IN STUCCO AT SAME AREA. REM:MAINTAIN E$500 / $500 / $034943467Z

Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 10

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2025-05-02Dept. Of BuildingsELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMITTHE EDGAR ROMNEY LIVING TRUST$800 / $810 / $0039146918Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2025-05-02Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITTHE EDGAR ROMNEY LIVING TRUST$1,250 / $1,250 / $0039146919K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2025-05-02Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITTHE EDGAR ROMNEY LIVING TRUST$1,250 / $1,266 / $0039146920H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2018-04-19Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancOPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION 1ST OFFROMNEY$400 / $400 / $0000521813Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2012-02-02Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OR APPURTENANCESEDGARD GLADYS ROMNEY$500 / $500 / —034943467Z
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · STIPULATED
2010-07-10Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancOPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATIONROMNEY, EDGAR GLADYS$350 / $350 / —000510204J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2008-03-20Dos - Enforcement AgentsNON-RECYCLABLES LEFT IN RECYCLING CONTAINER FOR COLLECTIONEDGAR GLADYS ROMNEY$25 / $25 / —041841807M
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF
2003-07-30LOOSE RUBBISHROMNEY EDGAR GLADYS$300 / $100 / —0136998950
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2003-05-01$25 / $25 / —0135808320
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2001-11-23$25 / $25 / —0126700072

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.

HPD building ID
227157
Last registered
2026-08-27
Registration valid until
2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
AgentEdgar RomneyBayside, Ny
SitemanagerGustavo Barosso
JointownerGladys RomneyBayside, Ny
JointownerEdgar RomneyBayside, Ny

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 16 open of 24

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 · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH, WEST, AND NORTH WALLS. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE SECOND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
C2026-09-111F§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT ENTRANCE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-09-11
B2026-09-111F§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WOODEN DOOR FRAME IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-04
A2026-05-04(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.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-09
A2025-06-09(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.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-09
A2024-04-09(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.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2023-03-22
A2023-03-22(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.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-24
A2022-02-24(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.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2019-02-25
B2019-02-25§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FURNITURES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS UNDER REAR FIRE ESCAPE PREVENTING DROP LADDER FROM DROPPING FREE TO THE GROUND , 1st STORY
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2019-02-25
B2019-02-25§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CHAIN AND PADLOCK IN GATE 1st COURT FROM NORTH AT WEST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2026-08-28
I2025-11-20§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 · 2025-02-04
I2024-11-29§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 · 2025-02-04
I2023-11-22§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 · 2022-09-21
I2022-02-24§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

Showing 20 of 24 records — open violations are listed first; the JSON API lists every open one. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

HPD complaints 7

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2026-10-28OPEN1FPaint/Plaster – Ceiling
Door/Window – Window Frame
Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the conditions. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact the borough of
2026-09-05CLOSE1FFlooring/Stairs – Floor
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
2025-12-17CLOSE1FDoor/Window – Window Frame
Flooring/Stairs – Floor
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2025-12-08CLOSE1FDoor/Window – Window Frame
Flooring/Stairs – Floor
An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage
2025-11-19CLOSE1FDoor/Window – Window Frame
Flooring/Stairs – Floor
An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage
2019-02-17CLOSEBLDGSafety – Fire EscapeThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
2005-10-28CLOSE1FHeating – Heat RelatedThe 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 condition

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 19

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-10-28HPDDOOR/WINDOW – WINDOW FRAMEOpen—
2026-10-28HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-10-29
2026-10-28HPDPAINT/PLASTER – CEILINGOpen—
2026-09-05HPDPLUMBING – BATHTUB/SHOWERClosed2026-09-10
2026-09-05HPDFLOORING/STAIRS – FLOORClosed2026-09-10
2026-09-05HPDFLOORING/STAIRS – FLOORClosed2026-09-10
2026-05-28NYPDNoise - Residential – Loud Music/PartyClosed2026-05-28
2026-03-16DEPWater System – Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)Closed2026-03-16
2026-01-04DEPWater System – Dirty Water (WE)Closed2026-02-27
2026-01-03DEPWater System – Dirty Water (WE)Closed2026-01-06

Showing 10 of 19 records. See the source dataset for the full list.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On Covert St

Same tax block (3425)

All properties on Covert St · All of 11237 (Bushwick)

Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3034250019.json