355 Covert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3034190038 (Block 3419, Lot 38) · BIN 3079128, 3380168 · Last updated:
Summary
355 Covert Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a 5-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1912, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as RICKETTS MICHAEL. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,250,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, 37 open HPD violations and four OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 17 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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)
- RICKETTS MICHAELThe 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
- 1912Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 5 residential / 5 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,600 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.80 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 3034190038 (Borough 3, Block 3419, Lot 38) · BIN 3079128, 3380168BBL 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)
- $1,250,000The 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
- $562,500The 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 year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,250,000 | $562,500 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $1,104,000 | $496,800 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $1,035,600 | $466,020 | 2A |
| 2024 | Final | $863,000 | $388,350 | 2A |
| 2023 | Final | $719,000 | $323,550 | 2A |
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-06-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ricketts, Michael | Ricketts, Michael; Ricketts, Pearline | FT_3310000972031 |
| 1971-07-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Vosganian Osgian; Boyajian Osigan; Vosganian Nazeg | Ricketts Violet; Ricketts Michael | BK_7130049500446 |
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 3
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 Entire · 2023-05-04 | B00842530-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-04-10 | $128,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2023-05-04 | B00842530-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-05-02 | $128,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-07-12 | B00844377-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-03-16 | $8,000 |
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 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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-04 | 2024-03-23 | B00842530-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Propose to replace existing parapet and finish work, replace/repointing existing brick facades as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy. | Signed-off |
| 2023-03-16 | 2024-03-16 | B00844377-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDI | Signed-off |
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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-13 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | STRUCTURE RENDERED NON COMPLIANT AT TIME OF INSPECTION DAMAGE OBSERVED TO HAVE BEEN SUSTAINED SECTION OF PARAPET PANELS DAMAGED AT CORNER OF COVERT STREET AND IRVING AVENUE DUE TO TRUCK IMPACTING SIDEWALK SHED | V061323C23-01854 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 4 unpaid of 22
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2021-04-24 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | MICHAEL RICKETTS | $300 / $0 / $300 | 047205042K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2020-02-14 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | MICHAEL | $300 / $0 / $300 | 0210474413 |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2019-07-24 | Sanitation Recycling | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | MICHAEL | $300 / $0 / $300 | 046227161Y |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-04-18 | Sanitation Police | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | MICHAEL | $25 / $0 / $25 | 040558146Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2023-04-08 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | RICKETTS MICHAEL | $0 / $0 / $0 | 047831415M |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2017-01-05 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | MICHAEL | $25 / $0 / $0 | 044433236Y |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-04-13 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | RICKETTS | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0190341040 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-11-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | MICHAEL | $300 / $0 / $0 | 0183027058 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-10-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | MICHAEL | $25 / $25 / — | 041694892Z |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2011-07-03 | Sanitation Recycling | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | MICHAEL | $300 / $0 / $0 | 040413556J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-03-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | MAINTAINING RECEPTACLES | MICHAEL | $100 / $100 / — | 041523942L |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2009-09-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LOOSE RUBBISH | MICHAEL | $300 / $130 / $0 | 041322288P |
Showing 12 of 22 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
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
- 227186
- Last registered
- 2007-03-06
- Registration valid until
- 2007-10-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Pearline Ricketts | Bklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Floyd Ricketts |
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 37 open of 38
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-04 | A | 2026-05-04 | (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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-20 | I | 2025-11-20 | §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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-09 | A | 2025-06-09 | (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 · 2025-01-28 | C | 2025-01-28 | § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING DROP LADDER AND DROP LADDER GUIDE RAILS AT BUILDING REAR STACK AT FIRE ESCAPE | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-11-29 | I | 2024-11-29 | §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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-09 | A | 2024-04-09 | (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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-22 | I | 2023-11-22 | §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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2023-03-22 | A | 2023-03-22 | (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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-14 | I | 2022-11-14 | §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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-24 | A | 2022-02-24 | (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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-02-24 | I | 2022-02-24 | §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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-08 | A | 2021-04-08 | (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 Info Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-08 | I | 2021-04-08 | §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 | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2019-10-29 | I | 2019-10-29 | §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 | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2018-10-16 | I | 2018-10-16 | §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 | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2017-11-21 | I | 2017-11-21 | §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 | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2016-11-04 | I | 2016-11-04 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2015-10-08 | I | 2015-10-08 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2015-02-18 | I | 2015-02-18 | SECTION27-2107 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 P | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-10 | B | 2008-06-10 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FUSABLE LINK BOILER ROOM CELLAR CENTER. |
Showing 20 of 38 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 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-21 | CLOSE | 103 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-10-06 |
| 2026-07-27 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-07-27 |
| 2026-07-08 | DSNY | Graffiti – Graffiti | Closed | 2026-08-06 |
| 2026-04-17 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-02-05 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-06 |
| 2026-02-03 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-29 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-05 |
| 2026-01-28 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-02-05 |
| 2026-01-01 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2026-01-01 |
| 2025-12-21 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-21 |
Showing 10 of 17 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
- 345 Covert Street (12 open items)
- 347 Covert Street (three open items)
- 349 Covert Street
- 353 Covert Street (22 open items)
Same tax block (3419)
- 279 Covert Street (one open item)
- 281 Covert Street
- 283 Covert Street (one open item)
- 287 Covert Street
- 289 Covert Street
- 291 Covert Street
- 293 Covert Street
- 301 Covert Street (17 open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3034190038.json