# 344 Central Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East), Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3033140045 · Block 3314 · Lot 45 · BIN 3075893  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/344-central-avenue-3033140045  
Last updated: 2026-11-14 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

## Summary

344 Central Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3033140045) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CHEE YING MUI. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,138,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows three active DOB violations (two BIS violations and one DOB NOW safety violation), one active ECB violation, two open HPD violations and nine OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and seven 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, “344 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3033140045)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/344-central-avenue-3033140045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/unpaid-oath-tickets
- Active vacate orders: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221/active-vacate-orders

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11221: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11221

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 342 Central Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/342-central-avenue-3033140044
- 346 Central Avenue (37 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/346-central-avenue-3033140046
- 350 Central Avenue (77 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/350-central-avenue-3033140048
- 352 Central Avenue (102 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/352-central-avenue-3033140049
- 338 Central Avenue (108 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/338-central-avenue-3033050048
- 354 Central Avenue (122 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/354-central-avenue-3033140050
- 96 Menahan Street (64 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/96-menahan-street-3033140042
- 94 Menahan Street (84 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/94-menahan-street-3033140041

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 2 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 9 |
| Active vacate orders | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CHEE YING MUI
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,500 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,138,000, assessed value $512,100, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-08-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-08-25 from DELGADO, ISABELO to MUI, HUI XIANG; MUI, CHEE YING, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-02-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-02-03 from HEISER ANNA M to DELGADO ISABELO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320333705: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-04-23, expires 2015-04-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-04-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320333705: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2013-04-23, expires 2014-04-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-04-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320333705: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2013-04-17, expires 2014-04-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-08-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320333705: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2011-08-03, expires 2012-08-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-08-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320333705: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-08-03, expires 2012-03-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-08-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320333705: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2011-08-03, expires 2012-08-02. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1988-12-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 030113LBLVIO09089: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2013-03-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: B254,36 - BOILER INSTALLED W/PERMIT 320333705. BOILER OPERATING W/O SIGNOFF.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2019-07-29 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2R: § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE -CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1987-12-22 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2L: § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILINGS & WALLS 2 STY SOUTH APT 2L CARNELL NO PHONE. LOCATED AT APT 2L. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-01 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030113LBLVIO09089 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3033140045/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-07-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-12-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE. Unpaid balance $125. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2002-03-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from a city agency: charge not given. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Door/Window – Door. 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 |
| 2020-03-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector; Safety – Smoke Detector. 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 |
| 2020-03-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing; Safety – Smoke Detector. 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 |
| 2020-01-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): 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 |
| 2020-01-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): 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 |
| 2019-11-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): 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 |
| 2019-02-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing. 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 |
| 2026-10-22 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Overgrown Tree/Branches – Hitting Building. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Lead – Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10). | 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 CHEE YING MUI. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1986-08-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1986-08-25). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1986-08-25 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1986-08-25). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Hui Xiang Mui, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Chee Ying Mui, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Nina Mui, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-15 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Chee Ying Mui. | feu5-w2e2 |

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