409 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3033710001 (Block 3371, Lot 1) · BIN 3077097 · Last updated:
Summary
409 Irving Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1920, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as CHEN, GUO TIAN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 4, 2010 lists a price of $638,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,274,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off. There were 12 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- CHEN, GUO TIANThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,540 sq ft (incl. 1,062 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.77 built / 2.43 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 3033710001 (Borough 3, Block 3371, Lot 1) · BIN 3077097BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,274,000The 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
- $76,440The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $40,222Assessed 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 | $1,274,000 | $76,440 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,320,000 | $79,200 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,252,000 | $75,120 | 1 |
| 2024 | Final | $1,175,000 | $70,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | Final | $1,083,000 | $64,980 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-04 | DEED | $638,000 | Figueroa, Juan M. | Chen, Guo Tian | 2010021100413001 |
| 1974-11-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Rios Pedro D | Figueroa Angelina; Figueroa Juan M | BK_7430074701847 |
| 1970-03-16 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Schmidt Hugo; Schmidt Wanda | Rios Pedro D | BK_7030039901451 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 4 open of 6
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 - PARTIAL JOB · 2002-08-16 | 301352523 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-05-22 | $18,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2002-06-04 | 301349333 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2002-05-02 | $1,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1997-07-09 | 300640812 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-05-27 | $2,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1997-06-02 | 300630850 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-04-21 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-05-26 | 320128474 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-02-16 | $45,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2007-01-16 | 301641294 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2003-11-03 | $22,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-02 | 2010-10-04 | 320128474 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-12-16 | 2004-04-01 | 301641294 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-11-25 | 2004-11-24 | 301641294 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-11-20 | 2004-09-12 | 301641294 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-11-20 | 2004-09-12 | 301641294 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-08-16 | 2003-03-23 | 301352523 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-08-16 | 2003-03-23 | 301352523 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-06-04 | 2002-06-29 | 301349333 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-07-09 | 1998-09-07 | 300640812 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-06-02 | 1998-06-02 | 300630850 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-06-02 | 1998-06-02 | 300630850 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1997-05-12 | 1997-07-18 | 300630850 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2009-12-31 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | V*123109LBLVIO14248 |
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 21
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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 PAID IN FULL | 2022-04-15 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | CHEN GUO TIAN | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047478292R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-08-12 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | CHEN | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0208827520 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2019-05-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | NEW CHANG HONG | $100 / $100 / $0 | 045065038N |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2016-01-13 | Dept Of Tran | FAIL TO PRODUCE MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL BIKE ROSTER-SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE | CHANG HONG CHINESE RESTAURANT | — / — / — | 0189194785 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-11-05 | Sanitation Dept | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | CHEN | $25 / $25 / — | 041589655K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2015-06-05 | Dept Of Tran | FAILURE TO PROPERLY EQUIP COMMERCIAL BICYCLE-1ST OFFENSE | NEW CHANG HONG | $100 / $100 / — | 0187735442 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2015-06-05 | Dept Of Tran | FAIL TO PRODUCE MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL BIKE ROSTER 1ST OFFENSE | NEW CHANG HONG | $100 / $100 / — | 0187735451 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2015-03-21 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | SALAZARI | $300 / $324 / $0 | 0186215270 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-09-27 | Sanitation Dept | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | CHEN | $100 / $100 / — | 042273954X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-05-12 | Sanitation Recycling | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | CHEN | $100 / $100 / — | 040437844K |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2012-03-21 | Fire Department Of Nyc | POSTING OF PERMITS AND RECORD KEEPING | NEW CHANG HONG INC | — / — / — | 011312304Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2011-02-28 | FAILURE TO SOURCE SEPARATE FOOD BEVERAGE RECYCLABLES | NEW CHANG HONG INC | $100 / $100 / — | 040113172X |
Showing 12 of 21 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-09 | CLOSE | 2FL | Heating – Heat Related Paint/Plaster – Wall Paint/Plaster – Ceiling | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
| 2004-02-06 | CLOSE | 2 | General – Doors | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-10-18 |
| 2026-09-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-23 |
| 2026-09-18 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-09-17 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-17 |
| 2026-08-30 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use | Closed | 2026-08-30 |
| 2026-08-17 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use | Closed | 2026-08-18 |
| 2026-07-02 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Parking Permit Improper Use | Closed | 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-03-14 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-03-14 |
| 2026-01-04 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2026-01-04 |
| 2025-12-16 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2025-12-17 |
Showing 10 of 12 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Irving Ave
- 401 Irving Avenue
- 403 Irving Avenue
- 405 Irving Avenue
- 407 Irving Avenue (one open item)
- 411 Irving Avenue (four open items)
- 413 Irving Avenue
- 415 Irving Avenue
- 417 Irving Avenue
Same tax block (3371)
- 399 Irving Avenue
- 1368 Madison Street
- 1370 Madison Street (six open items)
- 1372 Madison Street (one open item)
- 1376 Madison Street (12 open items)
- 1378 Madison Street
- 1380 Madison Street (18 open items)
- 1382 Madison Street
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3033710001.json