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409 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3019670004 (Borough 3, Block 1967, Lot 4) · BIN 3056281 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

409 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019670004) is a vacant lot (building class V0: vacant land zoned residential), on a 1,587 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as RONALD KERVIS. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $157,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, eight active DOB violations, 13 active ECB violations and 10 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. 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
RONALD KERVIS
Building class
V0 · Vacant land zoned residential
Year built · units
— · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,587 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$157,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3019670004
BIN
3056281

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “409 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019670004)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/409-classon-avenue-3019670004. 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)
RONALD KERVISThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
V0 – Vacant land zoned residentialThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Vacant landCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
—Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
—
Units
0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
0
Lot size
1,587 sq ft (19.83 ft × 80 ft)
Building floor area
0 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.00 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 3019670004 (Borough 3, Block 1967, Lot 4) · BIN 3056281BBL 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)
$157,000The 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
$9,420The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$9,420Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 (1B – vacant residential land)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$157,000$9,4201B
2026Final$165,000$9,9001B
2025Final$174,000$10,4401B

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

Sales & deed history 2

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
2000-03-07DEED$0 / not statedHill, Kenneth; Hill, AddieYeardawn Realty CorpFT_3770007311177
2000-03-07DEED$0 / not statedYear Dawn Realty CorpKervis, RonaldFT_3580007311158

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 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2011-01-07
320136740
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2010-03-16—
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2017-01-03
321300953
BIS
DM – Demolition2016-08-17—

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 5

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
2016-09-012016-11-05321300953
BIS
DemolitionISSUED (initial)
2016-09-012017-09-01321300953
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2016-08-312017-08-31321300953
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (initial)
2011-01-072012-01-07320136740
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (renewal)
2010-03-162011-01-27320136740
BIS
Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipmentISSUED (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 8 active of 10

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
2015-02-11AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV021115AEUHAZ100330
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-12-03AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV120314AEUHAZ100227
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2014-09-10AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV091014AEUHAZ100207
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2011-12-28AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV122811AEUHAZ100203
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2010-12-02AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONV120210AEUHAZ101092
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2010-03-08IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONALV030810IMEGNCY1538
Active
VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
2001-08-30C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS, SUSPENDED CEILING UNFINISHED TWO PEICE BATHROOM AT CELLAR FRONT SUGGESTED REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT OR RESTORE THE CELLAR TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONVW083001C16H01
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2001-08-14C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALV081401C03HD01
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2016-04-01EGNCY-EMERGENCY NONETHIS DEC SUPERCEDES PRECEPT #6933V*040116EGNCY9338
Resolved/dismissed
V%-DOB VIOLATION
2013-03-21UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONEV%032113UB3633/13

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

ECB violations (DOB) 13 active of 23

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: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2008-02-20HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL DEFECT IS IN FRONT OF BLDG EXTERIOR MASONRY STONE WALL IS SPALLING AND IN DISREPAIR ALSO STUCCO IS IN FRONT OF BLDG REMEDY: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL$2,500 / $0 / $034633607H
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2011-12-16CLASS - 2FAIL TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION W/THE DOB FOR NOV #34916955Y ISSUED ON 10/08/11 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01. REM: FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION.$4,000 / $0 / $034969618M
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2016-08-25CLASS - 2SHED PERMIT EXPIRED. NOTICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION SHED INSTALLED AT EXP#1 PERMIT EXPIRED IN 2012. REMEDY: RENEW PERMIT.$4,000 / $0 / $035195835Z
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-11-01CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTIAN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. BLDG IS IN A STATE OFTOTAL DISREPAIR, OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS & HAVING A TREE GROWING OUT OF THE 2ND FL. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT & DEMOLISH BLDG.$5,000 / $0 / $035108358R
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2013-03-21CLASS - 2WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONSTRUCTION FENCE WASINSTALLED. DOB HAS NO RECORD OF A PERMIT ON FILE. REMEDY: CONFORM TO BLDG CODE, OBTAIN A PERMIT.$4,000 / $0 / $034989807J
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2010-01-29CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS NOTED 2 STYS VACANT BROWNSTONE BLDG PCS STONES FALL IN FRONT OF PROPERTY ENTIRE FRONT FACADE IS DAMAGED & PC OF STONES PEELING OFF & FALLING OR READY TO FALL REMEDY: MAINTAIN$5,000 / $0 / $034822180K
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-09-13CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES BLDG IN A STATE OF TOTAL DISREPAIR,OPEN TO THE ELEMENTS @ THE 2ND FL LEVEL & HAVING A TREE GROWING OUT OF A OPEN WINDOW SPACE @ SAID 2ND FL LEVEL.REM:OBTAIN PERMI$5,000 / $0 / $035086292Z
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2011-10-08CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR WALLS OR APPURTENANCES AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT FRONT OF PREMISES,BROWNSTONE MASONRY FACADE IS DEFECTIVE W/SECTIONS MISSING,BROKEN,CRACKED & SPALLING. OBSERVED TREE VEGITAT$25,000 / $0 / $034916955Y
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2015-01-09CLASS - 2FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DOB FOR NOTICE OF VIO#35108358R ISSUED ON 11/01/14 PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01.REM:FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION.$4,000 / $0 / $035042355M
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-06-19CLASS - 2WORK W/O A PERMIT EXPIRED PERMIT.SIDEWALK SHED IN PLACE @ FRONT OF PROPERTY FROM DEFECTIVE FACADE.PERMIT #320136740 EXPIRED 01-07-2012.SHED NEEDED FOR PROTECTION FROM DEFECITVE FACADE SPARLINE BROWNSTONE.REM:RE$4,000 / $0 / $035095984Y
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2010-03-05CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL OR APPURTENANCES (FRONT FACADE). NOTED: AT FRONT FACADE BROWNSTONE IS SPALLING, MISSING, CRACKING; ALSO NOTED AT 2ND FLR WINDOW THE WINDOW SILL HAS FALLEN INTO THE FRONT YARD.$5,000 / $0 / $034805314M
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2010-05-19CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG NOTED VACANT BLDG OBSERVED OPEN VACANT & UNGUARDED IN THAT 1ST FL FRONT WINDOW MISSING MAKING BLDG ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC REM: SEAL BLDG$10,000 / $0 / $034855641P
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2013-03-21CLASS - 2TEMP. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE WITH EXPIRED PERMIT. NOTED:@ TIMEOF INSPECTION SIDEWALK SHED WAS ERECTED ON EXP #1. PERMIT HAS EXPIRED JOB #320136740 EXP DATE 1.7.12. REMEDY: CONFORM TO BLDG CODE, OBTAIN A$4,000 / $0 / $034989806H
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2014-06-19CLASS - 1FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES.EXTERIOR WALLS FRONT FACADE BROWNSTONE LINTELS,3RD STORY BLDG OUTWARD TREE GROWING BEHIND STONEWALL.2ND FL MIDDLE WINDOW BROWNSTONE LINTEL MISSING & ON GROUND FRO$10,000 / $0 / $035095983M
Resolved
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2010-07-01CLASS - 1FAIL TO MAINTAIN:NOTED:BLDG FRONT FACADE IN DISREPAIR W/MISSING WINDOWS @ 2ND FL.WINDOW FRAMES HAVE LOOSE & MISSING BRICKS STRUCTURES EXPOSE TO ELEMENTS.REM:MAINTAIN BLDG.$5,000 / $0 / $034862634M

Showing 15 of 23 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

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

OATH tickets (all agencies) 10 unpaid of 272

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 #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2024-07-08Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STRONALD$600 / $0 / $6000803114887
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2024-07-08Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STRONALD$600 / $0 / $6000803114878
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2013-05-07Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEKERVIS$300 / $0 / $3000175446509
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULT
2013-03-20FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800347891
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULT
2013-03-20FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS/SPILLAGEKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800347900
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2011-12-22Pcs - DohmhFAILURE TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-HOLES AND GAPS 1STKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800169902
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2011-12-22Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800169911
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2011-08-10Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGEKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800101904
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2011-08-10Pcs - DohmhFAILURE TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-HOLES AND GAPS 1STKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800101886
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2011-08-10Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STKERVIS$600 / — / $6000800101895
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2016-08-25Dept. Of BuildingsTEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON SITE-EXPIRED PERMITRONALD KERVIS$4,000 / $0 / $0035195835Z
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2016-08-25Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITRONALD KERVIS$4,000 / $0 / $0035195834R

Showing 12 of 272 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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
2026-03-12DSNYIllegal Dumping – Removal RequestClosed2026-03-20

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

Nearby properties

On Classon Ave

Same tax block (1967)

All properties on Classon Ave, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11238 (Prospect Heights)

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