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398 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

BBL 3030750017 (Borough 3, Block 3075, Lot 17) · BIN 3325881, 3325880 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 396 Johnson Ave · 400 Johnson Ave

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

398 Johnson Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11206; tax lot BBL 3030750017) is a factory or industrial building (building class F5: factory / industrial building (subtype F5)), built around 1920, on a 7,500 sq ft lot zoned M1-2. City tax records list the owner as WILLMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOCIATES. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,481,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation. There were two 311 requests 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
WILLMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOCIATES
Building class
F5 · Factory / industrial building
Year built · units
1920 · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
7,500 sq ft · M1-2
Market value (DOF)
$2,481,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3030750017
BIN
3325881, 3325880

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “398 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (BBL 3030750017)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/398-johnson-avenue-3030750017. 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)
WILLMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOCIATESThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
F5 – Factory / industrial building (subtype F5)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Industrial & manufacturingCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
1
Units
0 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
7,500 sq ft (75 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
7,500 sq ft (incl. 7,500 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
M1-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.00 built / 0.00 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 3030750017 (Borough 3, Block 3075, Lot 17) · BIN 3325881, 3325880BBL 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 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$2,481,000The 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
$1,116,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$989,090Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,481,000$1,116,4504
2026Final$2,450,000$1,102,5004
2025Final$2,459,000$1,106,5504

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1996-01-01DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Willmington Properties AssociatesWillmington Properties Associates LlcFT_3610005278061
1985-04-26DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Greater Ny Corp/7thd APraeger, Charles WFT_3900001085490
1985-04-26DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Praeger, Charles WSut-Jam Rlty CorpFT_3910001085491
1968-12-04DEED$0 / not statedPraeger CharlesGreater New York Corp Of Seventh Day AdventistsBK_6830029401641

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 0 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-11-05
B01107468-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-10-02$19,620
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2015-03-26
340193249
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-10-02$3,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2016-07-20
320982068
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2014-09-17$57,500

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 4

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
2024-10-022025-10-02B01107468-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
INSTALL TWO (2) DUCTLESS SPLIT AC SYSTEM AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Signed-off
2014-10-142015-10-14340193249
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2014-10-082015-04-17320982068
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2014-10-082015-04-17320982068
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 1 active of 15

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
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2002-03-26LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV032602LL629119645
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2015-03-03LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORTV*030315LBLVIO10800
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2014-05-15LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORTV*051514LBLVIO11913
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2013-03-01LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORTV*030113LBLVIO12132
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2011-12-13LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORTV*121311LBLVIO15955
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO18506
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2008-01-03LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*010308LL629118524
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2008-01-03LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*010308LL629118524
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2007-01-19LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*011907LL629118705
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2002-03-26LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*032602LL629119642
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2002-03-26LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*032602LL629119644
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2002-03-26LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*032602LL629119643
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2001-02-27LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*022701LL629118606
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2001-02-27LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*022701LL629118605
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2001-02-27LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIREDV*022701LL629118607

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

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1

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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED
2016-02-17CLASS - 2WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS. PROFESSIONALLY CERTIFIED JOB #320982068, DATED 8/27/2014, ON AN LOC REQUEST. AT TIME OF INSPECITON OBSERVED AT ROOF LEVEL$0 / $0 / $035135724L

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

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 8

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
HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED
2017-07-28Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONWILLMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOCIA$0 / $0 / $0011577450K
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION
2016-02-17Dept. Of BuildingsWORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTSWILMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOC— / — / —035135724L
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2016-01-28Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONFAST ACTION INC$600 / $600 / $0011465897K
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2014-02-21Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancOPERATING MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT W O OPERATING CERTIFICATEFAST ACTION FLEET MAINTENACE$2,000 / $0 / $0000197390Y
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2013-03-17Sanitation OthersSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESFAST ACTION TRUCK REPAIR$130 / $260 / $-1300175693459
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2013-02-19Fire Department Of NycACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE WASTEFAST ACTION TRUCK REPAIR$1,575 / $1,575 / —011258550J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2010-08-27Dep - Bureau Of Env. CompliancEQUIPMENT BEING USED IN A PROCESS W OUT HAVING AN OPERATING CERT.FAST ACTION TRUCK REPAIR$800 / $800 / —000196310K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION
2004-08-18$1,100 / $1,100 / —010842085J

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 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.

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 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 2

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
2026-09-10DSNYDirty Condition – TrashClosed2026-09-11
2026-02-09DEPSewer – Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)Closed2026-02-09

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On Johnson Ave

Same tax block (3075)

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