359 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
BBL 3071040413 (Borough 3, Block 7104, Lot 413) · BIN 3191605 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
359 Avenue U (Brooklyn, NY 11223; tax lot BBL 3071040413) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6A. City tax records list the owner as 359 AVE U L.L.C.. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,264,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. There were no 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.)
- Owner of record
- 359 AVE U L.L.C.
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R6A
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,264,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3071040413
- BIN
- 3191605
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “359 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 (BBL 3071040413)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/359-avenue-u-3071040413. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- 359 AVE U L.L.C.The owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,400 sq ft (incl. 1,200 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6A, C2-4, OPThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.20 built / 3.00 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 3071040413 (Borough 3, Block 7104, Lot 413) · BIN 3191605BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,264,000The 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
- $135,840The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $45,412Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,264,000 | $135,840 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,848,000 | $110,880 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,460,000 | $87,600 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Sardell, Arlene | 359 Ave U L.L.C. | 2011100500569001 |
| 2000-05-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cohen, Rochelle | Sardell, Arlene | FT_3140007254814 |
| 1995-10-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gibson, Donald | Cohen, Rochelle | FT_3580005001558 |
| 1995-10-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mazzola, Mario; Mazzola, Richard; Mazzola, Michael; Mazzola, Anthony | Cohen, Rochelle | FT_3070005001607 |
| 1995-10-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mazzola, Rosario; Mazzola, Joseph; Mazzola, Rose | Cohen, Rochelle | FT_3800005001580 |
| 1995-10-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Scioscia, Vilia Mazzola/Heir Of; Mazzola, John; Scioscia, Joseph Jr; Mazzola, Gina; Mazzola, Ronald; Mazzola, Frank/Heirof; Lang, Josette | Cohen, Rochelle | FT_3220005001722 |
| 1969-11-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mazzola Gioacchina | Mazzola James; Gibson Frances; Mazzola Richard; Mazzola Anthony; Mazzola Michael; Mazzola Mario; Mazzola Frank | BK_6930037400011 |
| 1969-07-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mazzola Rosario; Mazzoli Rosario Deceased | Mazzola Gioacchina | BK_6930034701927 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030315LBLVIO07901 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2014-05-15 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT | V*051514LBLVIO11719 |
| Resolved/dismissed VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSED | 1990-11-19 | B-BOILER BOILER OPTIONAL | 18B | VP*111990B96983-01 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 1990-11-19 | Non-Hazardous | 18B | $0 / $0 / $0 | 32007148R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2002-12-27 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. NOTED DOB RECORDS INDICATES RESIDNECE TO BE S2 MULTI USE 2 FAMILY WITH STORE ORE OFFICE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OFFICE EXIST ONTHE FIRST FLOOR A | $400 / $400 / $0 | 34390227M |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2004-06-02 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING DEFECT IS: (1) 1ST FLOOR CEILING JOISTS AT TWO PLACES WERE ARE BATHROOMS UPSTAIRS ARE ROTTEN, SAGGING AND SOME INTERRUPTED WITHOUT HEADERS. (2) IN BASEMENT TWO REAR JOISTS AND FRONT | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34437165L |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 24
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-08-15 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | ICA PEDIATRICS | $100 / $100 / $0 | 044602176X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2015-08-29 | Sanitation Police | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 359 AVE U L L C | $130 / $100 / — | 040602594N |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2015-04-22 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | 359 AVE U LLC | — / — / — | 0185968898 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2014-06-23 | Sanitation Dept | POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVAL | ICA PEDIATRICS | $100 / $100 / — | 042055649Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2012-06-23 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 359 AVE U L L C | — / — / — | 041405195J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2012-01-04 | Sanitation Police | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | SARDELL | $130 / $130 / — | 040572334M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2004-06-02 | $800 / $800 / — | 034437165L | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2003-03-19 | — / — / — | 0133184839 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2002-12-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C. OF O. OR DOB RECORDS. | ARLENE | $400 / $400 / — | 034390227M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2002-10-31 | $50 / $50 / — | 0128417888 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2002-09-04 | $50 / $50 / — | 0130819417 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2002-01-31 | — / — / — | 010718736X |
Showing 12 of 24 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-18 | CLOSE | 2FLOOR | Electric – No Lighting | 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 |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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- Avenue T
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- 1970 East 1st Street
- 1974 East 1st Street
- 1980 East 1st Street (five open items)
- 1984 East 1st Street (one open item)
All properties on Ave U, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11223 (Gravesend (East)-Homecrest)
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