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389 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3019530004 (Borough 3, Block 1953, Lot 4) · BIN 3055769 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

389 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019530004) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1899, on a 1,406 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as DEDERICK, JOHN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 30, 2019 lists a price of $2,680,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,333,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
DEDERICK, JOHN
Building class
B1 · Two-family home, brick
Year built · units
1899 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,406 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$2,333,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$2,680,000 · 2019-12-30
BBL
3019530004
BIN
3055769

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “389 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019530004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/389-classon-avenue-3019530004. 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)
DEDERICK, JOHNThe 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
1899Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,406 sq ft (19.08 ft × 74.83 ft)
Building floor area
2,565 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.82 built / 2.00 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 3019530004 (Borough 3, Block 1953, Lot 4) · BIN 3055769BBL 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)
$2,333,000The 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
$139,980The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$18,271Assessed 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$2,333,000$139,9801
2026Final$2,658,000$159,4801
2025Final$2,299,000$137,9401

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

Sales & deed history 7

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
2019-12-30DEED$2,680,000Lewis, Daniel; Lewis, CathrynDederick, John; Dederick, Elizabeth2020010700488004
2014-06-16DEED$1,825,000Ll & L Real Estate Development LlcLewis, Cathryn; Lewis, Daniel2014061900957001
2014-03-31DEED$0 / not statedChristmas, Lisa; Babb, LloydLl & L Real Estate Development Llc2014040200589001
2013-01-04DEED$0 / not stated389 Classon Avenue Llc; Christmas, LisaBabb, Lloyd; Christmas, Lisa2013010800070001
2007-12-12DEED$0 / not statedChristmas, Lisa389 Classon Avenue Llc; Christmas, Lisa2007121500014001
2006-09-28DEED$636,000Bolden, William David; Bolden, Nellie MaeChristmas, Lisa2006100302080002
1966-10-10DEED$0 / not statedVaughn John E Jr; Vaughn MarthaBolden Nellie M; Bolden William DBK_6630026400357

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 1 open of 4

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2022-07-12
B00625917-S1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-11-30$3,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2023-03-30
B00625917-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2021-11-10$125,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - IN PROCESS · 2014-01-08
340111202
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-01-08$9,500
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2014-06-10
340111211
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-01-08$9,500

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 3

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2022-07-122023-02-02B00625917-S1
DOB NOW
Structural
Minor structural work in conjunction with GC
Permit Issued
2022-06-212023-02-02B00625917-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
Application filed to enlarge opening in exterior wall of dwelling unit as per drawings filed herewith. no change to use, egress or occupancy as a part of this a
Signed-off
2014-04-092014-08-12340111211
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

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 0

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).

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 12

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
2025-11-26Sanitation OthersIMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STDEDERICK JOHN$50 / $50 / $0049439088K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-09-17Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES NON-COLLECTION DAYDEDERICK JOHN$50 / $50 / $0047041056N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2022-09-21Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSDEDERICK JOHN$25 / $25 / $0047597450P
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2021-08-20Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STJOHN$300 / $300 / $00802053670
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2017-09-11Nypd Transport Intelligence DiFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITSCON EDISON$0 / $0 / $00202916212
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2015-07-16Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESLEWIS— / — / —042177163J
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2014-09-13Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESLEWIS— / — / —0184849455
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2014-04-29Sanitation DeptIMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSBABB— / — / —041798118X
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2013-07-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESBABB— / — / —043950370Y
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2009-11-13Sanitation DeptLOOSE RUBBISHCHRISTMAS$300 / $411 / —042052787Z
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2008-09-26Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREALISA$100 / $0 / $00163597208
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2003-08-06$25 / $25 / —0137135754

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 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-08-05DPRDamaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen DownClosed2026-08-14

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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On Classon Ave

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