4201 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11210
BBL 3077680010 (Borough 3, Block 7768, Lot 10) · BIN 3215133 · Last updated: · Midwood · ZIP 11210
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
4201 Avenue J (Brooklyn, NY 11210; tax lot BBL 3077680010) is a school or educational building (building class W9: educational building (subtype W9)), built around 1930, on a 1,550 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as 4201 AVENUE J HOLDING LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 26, 2019 lists a price of $950,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $331,000. As of November 8, 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
- 4201 AVENUE J HOLDING LLC
- Building class
- W9 · Educational building
- Year built · units
- 1930 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,550 sq ft · R4
- Market value (DOF)
- $331,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $950,000 · 2019-03-26
- BBL
- 3077680010
- BIN
- 3215133
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “4201 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11210 (BBL 3077680010)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/4201-avenue-j-3077680010. 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)
- 4201 AVENUE J HOLDING LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- W9 – Educational building (subtype W9)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Public facilities & institutionsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1930Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,550 sq ft (20 ft × 77.5 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,896 sq ft (incl. 2,896 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R4, C1-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.87 built / 1.00 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 3077680010 (Borough 3, Block 7768, Lot 10) · BIN 3215133BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $331,000The 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
- $148,950The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $142,020Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $331,000 | $148,950 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $323,000 | $145,350 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $318,000 | $143,100 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-26 | DEED | $950,000 | 4209 & 4201 Ave J Llc | 4201 Avenue J Holding Llc | 2019040300647001 |
| 2018-01-10 | DEED | $1,200,000 one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Christian Heritage Church, Inc. | 4209 & 4201 Ave J Llc | 2018012900726001 |
| 2001-08-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Devito, John J/Decd; Devito, Theresa | Christian Heritage Church Inc | FT_3420007867342 |
| 1975-05-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Big Johns Knotty Pine Cafe Inc | Devito Theresa; Devito John J | BK_7530077700716 |
| 1970-04-15 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pizza Pleasure Inc | Big Johns Knotty Pine Cafe Inc | BK_7030040500910 |
| 1969-12-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cedar Rebecca A; Cedar Rebecca Deceased | Pizza Pleasure Inc | BK_6930037900529 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 1 open of 5
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 - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-01-24 | 321724504 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-01-24 | $40,000 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 2018-09-14 | 321832923 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2018-09-05 | $105,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2009-03-27 | 302241688 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-10-06 | $10,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-05-06 | 302049067 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-12-06 | $8,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2010-08-02 | 301232583 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2001-08-30 | $15,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-24 | 2018-12-20 | 321724504 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2010-05-26 | 2011-05-26 | 301232583 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2006-04-12 | 2007-04-12 | 302049067 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2002-07-23 | 2003-07-23 | 301232583 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2001-12-21 | 2002-05-13 | 301232583 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 PAID IN FULL | 2025-12-28 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | 4201 AVENUE J HOLDING LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 049419142Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2018-02-27 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 1ST OFF | SKYVIEW BUILDERS | $400 / $400 / $0 | 000416934K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2011-12-29 | Fire Department Of Nyc | CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION | CHRISTAIN HERITAGE ACADEMY | $600 / $0 / $0 | 011147306X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2010-03-02 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH INC | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 011107111J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2008-03-13 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | FAILED TO RETURN METER PERMIT | ROMAIN | $1,000 / $350 / — | 0156233404 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2008-01-07 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | FAILED TO RETURN METER PERMIT | ROMAIN | $1,000 / $350 / — | 0155630851 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2008-01-07 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | NO READING RECEPTACLE FOR REMOTE PAD | ROMAIN | $1,000 / $250 / — | 0155630860 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-04-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | FAILED TO RETURN METER PERMIT | ROMAN | $1,000 / $350 / — | 0155489162 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-19 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Midwood: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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