# 459 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

BBL 3004710200 · Block 471 · Lot 200 · BIN 3428519, 3008083  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/459-smith-street-3004710200  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

Also recorded as: 477 Smith St; 455 Smith St

## Summary

459 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3004710200) is a property (building class Z9: miscellaneous (subtype Z9)), on a 165,840 sq ft lot zoned M1-4/R7-2. City tax records list the owner as HR DC SMITH STREET OWNER LP; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 22, 2024 lists a price of $76,500,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,443,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows nine DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations and one active ECB violation. There were five 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “459 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3004710200)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/459-smith-street-3004710200. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11231: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11231

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 440 Smith Street (348 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/440-smith-street-3004740025
- 422 Smith Street (373 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/422-smith-street-3004720048
- 468 Smith Street (476 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/468-smith-street-3004760028
- 470 Smith Street (492 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/470-smith-street-3004760029
- 472 Smith Street (507 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/472-smith-street-3004760030
- 474 Smith Street (524 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/474-smith-street-3004760031

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 9 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HR DC SMITH STREET OWNER LP
- Building class: Z9 – Miscellaneous (subtype Z9)
- Year built: —
- Floors: —
- Units: 0 residential / 0 total
- Lot area: 165,840 sq ft · Building area: 0 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-4/R7-2, G
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,443,000, assessed value $1,549,350, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2024-02-22 from SMITH STREET OWNER LLC to HR DC SMITH STREET OWNER LP, stated price $76,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2017-07-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2017-07-21 from VICHAR, INC. to SMITH STREET OWNER LLC, stated price $48,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-01-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-01-28 from PROMPT APPERAL,INC &PROMPT SERVICES,INC/DEF; MCKEON, JAMES/DEF; GOLDSTEIN, IRVING/DEF; ARNAV INDUSTRIES,INC/DEF; AS MID-AMERICA,INC/DEF; MENDELOVIC, MICHEAL/DEF; THE CITY OF NY/DEF; NYS DEPT. OF TAXATION AND FINANCE/DEF; THE UNITED STATES OFAMERICA/DEF; GOLDSTEIN, LEAH/DEF; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NY,ATTORNEY GENERAL/DEF; O'DONELL, DANIEL J./REF to VICHAR,INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-12-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-12-27 from N Y JOB DVLP AUTHORITY to ALLEGHENY INTERNATLEXER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-12-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-12-27 from ALLEGHENY INTER EXERCO to GOLDSTEIN, LEAH; GOLDSTEIN, IRVING, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-03-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-03-22 from MARCUS LEON C AS TRUSTEE OF; ANTARENNI INDUSTRIES to NEW YORK JOB DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-05 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00731035-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-02-03 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00625252-S1 (New Building): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2022-01-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00625252-S5 (New Building): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2009-08-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320064078 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF REMAINING ONE STORY BUILDING WALLS BY CONTROLLED MECHANICAL MEANS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEMO APPLICATION #310279908, TO MAKE SITE SAFE AND INSTALL TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE FO… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2009-07-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320042887 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED A TOTAL OF 360 LF AS PER PLAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH DM # 310279908 AT 455 SMITH STREET. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH 2008 BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN USE, … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2008-07-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310279908 (DM – Demolition): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. DEMOLATION OF ONE STORY COMMERICAL BUILDING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1997-01-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 300610916 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF TWO NEW GAS METERS, GAS PIPING AND UNIT HEATERS. NO CHA NGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER TH IS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1994-07-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300356077 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL (2) GAS FIRED PACKAGE BOILERS AN D CONNECT TO EXISTING GAS SERVICE.INSTALL BOILER ROOM ENCLOSURE. INSTALL METAL GAS VENT. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS,OCCUPANCY OR USE UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-01-11 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 300071473 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. NE INTERIOR PARTITIONS,ADD TOILET ROOMS, CHANGE USE FROM B-2TO C OCCUP Y | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-06-01 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00625252-S5: Support of Excavation — SOE WORK (D6E), AS SHOWN ON PLANS.. Issued 2023-06-01, expires 2024-06-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-31 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00731035-I1: Foundation — LIMITED FOUNDATON WORK (421A PILE INSTALLATION), AS SHOWN ON PLANS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB JOB #B00625252.. Issued 2023-05-31, expires 2024-05-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-06-15 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00731035-I1: Foundation — LIMITED FOUNDATON WORK (421A PILE INSTALLATION), AS SHOWN ON PLANS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB JOB #B00625252.. Issued 2022-06-15, expires 2023-06-15. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-06-07 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00625252-S5: Support of Excavation — SOE WORK (D6E), AS SHOWN ON PLANS.. Issued 2022-06-07, expires 2023-06-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-05-17 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00625252-S1: Foundation — FOUNDATION WORK, AS SHOWN ON PLANS SUBMITTED.. Issued 2022-05-17, expires 2023-05-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-11-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321969054: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2021-11-05, expires 2022-11-20. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2021-04-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00509577-I1: General Construction — Proposed Soil Removal-Remediation & Backfill on Open Site. Part of active NYDEC Former Citizens MGP Remediation project.. Issued 2021-04-30, expires 2022-04-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-04-30 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00509577-I1: Earth Work — Proposed Soil Removal-Remediation & Backfill on Open Site. Part of active NYDEC Former Citizens MGP Remediation project.. Issued 2021-04-30, expires 2022-04-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-11-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00178852-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE. Issued 2020-11-19, expires 2020-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-11-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00178852-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE. Issued 2020-11-19, expires 2020-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-11-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321969054: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2020-11-05, expires 2021-11-20. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 42. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3004710200/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (IMEGNCY-IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ANYTHINGOPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-11-14 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-08-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-03-31 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN PLACE WITH EXPIRED PERMIT SINCE 12/31/2020. UPON REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF RECORD NO RENEWAL NOR NEW PERMIT OBSERVED.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as HR DC SMITH STREET OWNER LP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2024-02-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2024-02-22). | 636b-3b5g |

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