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
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
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).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
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 year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,481,000 | $1,116,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,450,000 | $1,102,500 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,459,000 | $1,106,550 | 4 |
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Willmington Properties Associates | Willmington Properties Associates Llc | FT_3610005278061 |
| 1985-04-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Greater Ny Corp/7thd A | Praeger, Charles W | FT_3900001085490 |
| 1985-04-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Praeger, Charles W | Sut-Jam Rlty Corp | FT_3910001085491 |
| 1968-12-04 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Praeger Charles | Greater New York Corp Of Seventh Day Adventists | BK_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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open LOC Issued · 2025-11-05 | B01107468-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-10-02 | $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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 | 2025-10-02 | B01107468-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems INSTALL TWO (2) DUCTLESS SPLIT AC SYSTEM AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2014-10-14 | 2015-10-14 | 340193249 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-10-08 | 2015-04-17 | 320982068 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2014-10-08 | 2015-04-17 | 320982068 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V032602LL629119645 | |
| 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*030315LBLVIO10800 |
| 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*051514LBLVIO11913 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2013-03-01 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT | V*030113LBLVIO12132 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-12-13 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT | V*121311LBLVIO15955 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V*123109LBLVIO18506 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010308LL629118524 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2008-01-03 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*010308LL629118524 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2007-01-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*011907LL629118705 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629119642 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629119644 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*032602LL629119643 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629118606 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629118605 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved CURED/IN-VIO · CURE ACCEPTED | 2016-02-17 | CLASS - 2 | WORK 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 / $0 | 35135724L |
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-07-28 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | WILLMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOCIA | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011577450K |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2016-02-17 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTS | WILMINGTON PROPERTIES ASSOC | — / — / — | 035135724L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-01-28 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | FAST ACTION INC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 011465897K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2014-02-21 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | OPERATING MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT W O OPERATING CERTIFICATE | FAST ACTION FLEET MAINTENACE | $2,000 / $0 / $0 | 000197390Y |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2013-03-17 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | FAST ACTION TRUCK REPAIR | $130 / $260 / $-130 | 0175693459 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-02-19 | Fire Department Of Nyc | ACCUMULATION AND REMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLE WASTE | FAST ACTION TRUCK REPAIR | $1,575 / $1,575 / — | 011258550J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2010-08-27 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | EQUIPMENT 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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | DSNY | Dirty Condition – Trash | Closed | 2026-09-11 |
| 2026-02-09 | DEP | Sewer – Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA) | Closed | 2026-02-09 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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- 404 Johnson Avenue (four open items)
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- 371 Johnson Avenue (three open items)
- 428 Johnson Avenue (three open items)
- 430 Johnson Avenue
- 431 Johnson Avenue (two open items)
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- 100 Bogart Street (two open items)
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- 97 Morgan Avenue (19 open items)
- 95 Morgan Avenue (three open items)
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All properties on Johnson Ave, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11206 (East Williamsburg)
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