38 70th Street, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY 11209
BBL 3058810024 (Borough 3, Block 5881, Lot 24) · BIN 3146071 · Last updated: · Bay Ridge · ZIP 11209
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
38 70th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11209; tax lot BBL 3058810024) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1925, on a 1,900 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as KEVIN ZHAO; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated April 25, 2017 at $1,200,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,951,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and one active DOB violation. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- KEVIN ZHAO
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,900 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,951,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,200,000 · 2017-04-25
- BBL
- 3058810024
- BIN
- 3146071
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violationsBIS 1 · DOB NOW safety 0
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “38 70th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (BBL 3058810024)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/38-70th-street-3058810024. 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)
- KEVIN ZHAOThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1925Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2018.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,900 sq ft (19 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,010 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5B, BRThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.58 built / 1.50 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 3058810024 (Borough 3, Block 5881, Lot 24) · BIN 3146071BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,951,000The 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
- $117,060The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $62,155Assessed 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 | $1,951,000 | $117,060 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,752,000 | $105,120 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,384,000 | $83,040 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-25 | DEED | $1,200,000 | Schiano, Rosaria; Schiano, Enrico | Zhao, Tracy; Zhao, Kevin | 2017050401027001 |
| 2007-10-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Schiano, Francesca; Schiano, Ciro | Schiano, Enrico; Schiano, Rosaria | 2008100300007001 |
| 1978-03-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Schiano Ciro | Schiano Francesca; Schiano Ciro | BK_7830098300125 |
| 1972-06-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gerhardt Beta; Gerhardt Oskar | Schiano Enrico; Schiano Ciro | BK_7230056501502 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB job filings 2 open of 2
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 ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-03-16 | 321658194 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2017-10-05 | $32,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-12-19 | 321395744 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-06-19 | $17,500 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-16 | 2018-07-31 | 321658194 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-03-16 | 2019-03-16 | 321658194 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-12-19 | 2018-12-19 | 321395744 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-06-19 | 2017-10-29 | 321395744 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-06-19 | 2017-10-29 | 321395744 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-06-19 | 2018-06-19 | 321395744 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2018-01-18 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | EMERGENCY WORK. OWNER TO PROCEED WITH IMMEDIATE ERECTION OF A CHAIN LINK FENCE (6' MIN HIGH). THE EMERGENCY FENCE WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE REAR OF THE PARKING 10' AWAY FROM THE EXISTING R/W. FENCE TO BE INSTALLED BY 2/2/2018 FILE FOR ALL PERMIT BY 2/9/2018 WITH BROOKLYN BOROUGH | V011818CRW1001BH |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
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 | 2024-10-04 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER. REVIEW OF THE PROPERTY REVEALED THAT THE OWNER HAS FAILED TOCOMPLY WITH DOB COMM ORDER ISSUED ON 3/20/18.OWNER MUST RETAIN A (PE)& FILE STRUCTURAL REPORT WITHIN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39127001N |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2024-10-04 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS. REVIEW OF THE PROPERTY REVEALED THAT THE OWNER HAS FAILED TOCOMPLY WITH DOB COMM ORDER ISSUE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 39126601M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 4
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 Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-03-12 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | KEVIN ZHAO | $25 / $25 / $0 | 048912708R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-10-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | KEVIN ZHAO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 039126601M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-10-04 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS | KEVIN ZHAO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 039127001N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-07-19 | $25 / $25 / — | 0117085861 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
HPD complaints 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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