440 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
BBL 3040200021 (Borough 3, Block 4020, Lot 21) · BIN 3089286, 3380514 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
440 Shepherd Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11208; tax lot BBL 3040200021) is an one-family home (building class A9: one-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1920, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as MODESTE, ELICIA. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $696,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active ECB violation. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- MODESTE, ELICIA
- Building class
- A9 · One-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 1 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,500 sq ft · R5
- Market value (DOF)
- $696,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3040200021
- BIN
- 3089286, 3380514
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “440 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (BBL 3040200021)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/440-shepherd-avenue-3040200021. 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)
- MODESTE, ELICIAThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- A9 – One-family home, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 1 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,500 sq ft (25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,026 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.41 built / 1.50 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 3040200021 (Borough 3, Block 4020, Lot 21) · BIN 3089286, 3380514BBL 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 2026-11-05; 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)
- $696,000The 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
- $41,760The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $7,987Assessed 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 | $696,000 | $41,760 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $600,000 | $36,000 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $552,000 | $33,120 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
Sales & deed history 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-31 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Port Realty Group Llc | Modeste, Elicia | FT_3560008922756 |
| 1999-12-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Cc Clover Assets Lp | Baruch Jochimek | FT_3520007183252 |
| 1999-12-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Jochimek, Baruch | Port Realty Group Llc | FT_3480007183248 |
| 1997-02-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nyc Parking Violations Bureau /Def; Brooklyn Union Gas Company /Def; Santana, Evaristo /Def; Meers, Allan S Esq /Ref; Nyc Environmental Control Board /Def | Cc Clover Assets Lp | FT_3480005595548 |
| 1989-10-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Serrano, Virginia; Serrano, Angel | Santana, Evaristo | FT_3540001491654 |
| 1985-10-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Aviles, Elba | Serrano, Virginia; Serrano, Angel | FT_3640001143564 |
| 1979-03-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Secy Of Housing & Urban Dvlpt | Aviles Elba | BK_7930105800386 |
| 1977-10-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2656 lots; price is for all of them | Finance Administrator Of City Of New York; Finance Administration Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City New York; Finance Administ Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admininstrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of The City Of Ny; Finance Adiministrator Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fnew York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Oft He City Of New York; Commmissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of Thecity Of New York; Finance Administrator Of City Of Ny; Finance Administrator Of Thec Ity Of New York; Finance Administrator For The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of N Y; Finance Commissioner Of The City Of New York; Finance Administ Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of Newyork; Finance Administrtor Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Administator Of The City Of New York; Fin City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New Yor; Finance Administrator Of The City Of Newy Ork; Finance Adminstrator Of The City Of New York; Finance Admi Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin Of City Of Ny | The City Of Ny; The City Of Ne Wyork; The City Of New Yor; City Of New York; The City Ofnew York; Th Ecity Of New York; City Of Ny; The City Of New York; The City Of New York; The City Of Newyork | BK_7730095201774 |
| 1973-01-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Fedl Natl Mtge Assn | Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development | BK_7330060600505 |
| 1972-05-11 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Legette Theotis Etal Deft; Ouslander Morris Ref | Fedl Natl Mtge Assn | BK_7230055600562 |
| 1966-11-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Averbach Irving; Blittner Alvin | Legette Theotis | BK_6630028800123 |
| 1966-11-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lore Theresa; Lore Tessie | Averbach Irving; Blittner Alvin | BK_6630028800127 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05
DOB job filings 0 open of 1
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 · 2026-10-02 | B01047370-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-05-07 | $75,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-11-22 | B01047370-I1 DOB NOW | Solar INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON EXISTING ROOF. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. NO CHANGE IN BULK | Signed-off |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 2
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 | 2001-04-03 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V*040301C05H02 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V%*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-12-27 | UB-UNSAFE BUILDINGS NONE | V%*122799UB3005/00 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 2
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2001-05-03 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED:INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS CREATING ROOMS-BATHTUB,PLUMBING PIPE,CREATING THREE PC BATHROOM IN THE CELLAR.SUGGESTED REMEDY:OBTAIN A PERMIT OR RESTORE THE CELLER TO LEGAL CON | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34290186R |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2001-04-03 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG EXTEIOR AND INTERIOR.DEFECTS ARE:ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS STORED AT YARD REAR OF PREMISES MISSING AND CORRODED,BRICK WORT,AT CELLAR FORNT NORTH,BROCKEN,ROTTED TREAD,RUSERS AT STAIRS,1FL; | $360 / $0 / $0 | 34290187Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 40
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 | 2016-03-30 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | MODESTE | $25 / $25 / — | 042067472X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF | 2002-05-14 | Sanitation Police | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT RLT GROUP INC | $300 / $50 / — | 0128678368 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2002-04-29 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT REALTY GROUP LLC | $300 / $50 / — | 0126731404 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2002-02-27 | Dept Of Transportation | DOING NON-EMERGENCY WORK WITH AN EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION NUMBER | ALEX FIGLIOLIA CONTRACTING INC | $3,000 / — / — | 0124068111 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-11-20 | $80 / $85 / — | 0119017627 | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-11-05 | $300 / $309 / — | 0119019506 | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-11-02 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT REALTY GROUP LLC | $300 / $80 / — | 0119019322 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-09-05 | Sanitation Recycling | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT REALTY GROUP | $300 / $50 / — | 0118251210 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-05-16 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT REALTY GROUP LLC | $300 / $80 / — | 0121624223 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2001-05-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. | OWNER OF 440 SHEPARD AVENUE | $2,500 / — / — | 034290186R |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-04-28 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT REALTY GROUP LLC | $300 / $50 / — | 0121623783 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2001-04-12 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | PORT RLTY GROUP LLC | $300 / $80 / — | 0121625947 |
Showing 12 of 40 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
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; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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On Shepherd Ave
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