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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

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).

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 yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,264,000$135,8401
2026Final$1,848,000$110,8801
2025Final$1,460,000$87,6001

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2011-10-05DEED$0 / not statedSardell, Arlene359 Ave U L.L.C.2011100500569001
2000-05-23DEED$0 / not statedCohen, RochelleSardell, ArleneFT_3140007254814
1995-10-31DEED$0 / not statedGibson, DonaldCohen, RochelleFT_3580005001558
1995-10-31DEED$0 / not statedMazzola, Mario; Mazzola, Richard; Mazzola, Michael; Mazzola, AnthonyCohen, RochelleFT_3070005001607
1995-10-31DEED$0 / not statedMazzola, Rosario; Mazzola, Joseph; Mazzola, RoseCohen, RochelleFT_3800005001580
1995-10-31DEED$0 / not statedScioscia, Vilia Mazzola/Heir Of; Mazzola, John; Scioscia, Joseph Jr; Mazzola, Gina; Mazzola, Ronald; Mazzola, Frank/Heirof; Lang, JosetteCohen, RochelleFT_3220005001722
1969-11-06DEED$0 / not statedMazzola GioacchinaMazzola James; Gibson Frances; Mazzola Richard; Mazzola Anthony; Mazzola Michael; Mazzola Mario; Mazzola FrankBK_6930037400011
1969-07-16DEED$0 / not statedMazzola Rosario; Mazzoli Rosario DeceasedMazzola GioacchinaBK_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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2015-03-03LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORTV*030315LBLVIO07901
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2014-05-15LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORTV*051514LBLVIO11719
Resolved/dismissed
VP*-VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB- DISMISSED
1990-11-19B-BOILER BOILER OPTIONAL18BVP*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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
1990-11-19Non-Hazardous18B$0 / $0 / $032007148R
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2002-12-27Non-HazardousOCCUPANCY 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 / $034390227M
Resolved
Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2004-06-02Non-HazardousFAILURE 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 / $034437165L

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-08-15Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESICA PEDIATRICS$100 / $100 / $0044602176X
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2015-08-29Sanitation PoliceSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES359 AVE U L L C$130 / $100 / —040602594N
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2015-04-22Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA359 AVE U LLC— / — / —0185968898
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2014-06-23Sanitation DeptPOSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALICA PEDIATRICS$100 / $100 / —042055649Y
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2012-06-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES359 AVE U L L C— / — / —041405195J
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2012-01-04Sanitation PoliceFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETSARDELL$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
2002-12-27Dept. Of BuildingsOCCUPANCY 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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2023-06-18CLOSE2FLOORElectric – No LightingThe 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

Nearby properties

On Ave U

Same tax block (7104)

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