# 477 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

BBL 3038290050 · Block 3829 · Lot 50 · BIN 3085232  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/477-christopher-avenue-3038290050  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

477 Christopher Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11212; tax lot BBL 3038290050) is an one-family home (building class A5: one-family home, attached or semi-detached), built around 1985, on a 1,802 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as SANCHEZ, MARILYN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $619,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active ECB violations, 20 open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “477 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 (BBL 3038290050)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/477-christopher-avenue-3038290050. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Brownsville: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/brownsville

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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 20 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SANCHEZ, MARILYN
- Building class: A5 – One-family home, attached or semi-detached
- Year built: 1985
- Floors: 2
- Units: 1 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 1,802 sq ft · Building area: 1,116 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $619,000, assessed value $37,140, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-01-04 from GEIGEL, FELIX POWER to SANCHEZ, MARILYN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-09-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-09-04 from GEIGEL, MERCEDES; POWER, MERCEDES to POWER, MERCEDES/TR; MERCEDES POWER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-31 from EAST BKLYN CH SPONSO/COM to GEIGEL, FELIX POWER; GEIGEL, MERCEDES, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-06 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILRUE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER.AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION AT 10:10AM ON 10/6/16 AT ABOVE ADDRESS I OBSERVED IN CELLAR HOT AIR FURNACE ON AND TURNED UP BUT NOT SUPPLYING HEAT TO BUILDING. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-10-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 3: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: SECTION OFMETAL GUTTER LOCATED AT REAR YARD IS LOOSE AND HANGING.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-24 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-03 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-28 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-17 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-03-16 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-21 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-10-31 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES ON SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SHOWER BODY AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-09-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ON WROUGHT IRON DOOR AT STREET ENTRANCE TO BUILDING. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-03-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILING & WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-02-29 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2016-02-29 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-08-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT SECURITY GATE AT ENTRANCE TO BLDG LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS. Unpaid balance $350. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-02-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: ABANDONING VEHICLE. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt ENTIRE): Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-21 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to DPR: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition – Trees and Sidewalks Program. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition – Trees and Sidewalks Program. | 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 SANCHEZ, MARILYN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-01-04 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-01-04). | 636b-3b5g |

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