478 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
BBL 3019840065 (Borough 3, Block 1984, Lot 65) · BIN 3056942 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
478 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019840065) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 1899, on a 1,725 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as ANGEL FRIAS; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated September 9, 2026 at $2,100,000 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,555,000. As of November 6, 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
- ANGEL FRIAS
- Building class
- C3 · Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built · units
- 1899 · 4 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,725 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,555,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $2,100,000 · 2026-09-09
- BBL
- 3019840065
- BIN
- 3056942
- 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, “478 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019840065)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/478-classon-avenue-3019840065. 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)
- ANGEL FRIASThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C3 – Walk-up apartments, four familiesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1899Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 4 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,725 sq ft (17.25 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,264 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.89 built / 2.00 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 3019840065 (Borough 3, Block 1984, Lot 65) · BIN 3056942BBL 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 2026-11-06; 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)
- $1,555,000The 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
- $699,750The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $17,264Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,555,000 | $699,750 | 2A |
| 2026 | Final | $1,342,000 | $603,900 | 2A |
| 2025 | Final | $1,263,000 | $568,350 | 2A |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | DEED | $2,100,000 | Frias, Angel; Rodriguez, Teresa | Bean Bricks Llc | 2026092000022001 |
| 2004-03-09 | DEEDO | $735,000 | Buywise Holding Llc | Rodriguez, Teresa; Frias, Angel | 2004031701081001 |
| 2003-04-15 | DEED | $100,000 | Mills Smith, Anna | Buywise Holding Llc | 2003042501509001 |
| 1990-09-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Smith, Anna Mills; Mills, William/Distof | Smith, Anna Mills | FT_3790001572979 |
| 1986-05-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2960 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance | City Of New York | FT_3350001170435 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 1 open of 2
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 Entire · 2021-09-23 | B00592344-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-09-15 | $35,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2004-02-23 | 301559677 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2003-06-20 | $150,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-23 | 2022-05-03 | B00592344-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction REPLACE REAR SIDE FACE BRICKS AS PER PLANS | Permit Issued |
| 2003-12-01 | 2004-11-12 | 301559677 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2003-08-01 | 2004-07-31 | 301559677 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-06-26 | 2003-11-15 | 301559677 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 3
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-10-14 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE OR POST NOTICE OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN.AT TIME OF INSPECTION SPOKE WITH TENANT AT BASEMENT APT WHO INFORMED ME THEY WERE NOT PROVIDED A COPY OF TENANT PROTECTION PLAN FROM PROPERTY OWNER | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 35537044J |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1991-09-05 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS - STATES CHANGED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INTO ILLEGAL BIKE REPAIR SHOP IN FRONT OF PREMISES FROM ONCE SEALED PREMISES REMEDY - DISCONTINUE THE | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 34061334K |
| Resolved Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2021-10-14 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE OR POST SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS.AT TIME OF INSPECTION SPOKE TO TENANT FROM BASEMENT APT WHO INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE NOT PROVIDED A COPY OF SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS FROM | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 35537043H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 32
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ANGEL FRIAS | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080088075N |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-19 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | ANGEL FRIAS | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080100212J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-01-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | ANGEL FRIAS | $25 / $25 / $0 | 047725905X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2021-10-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO POST OR DISTRIBUTE SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS | ANGEL FRIAS | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 035537043H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2021-10-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO POST AND DISTRIBUTE NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OF TPP | ANFEL FRIAS | $1,250 / $1,250 / $0 | 035537044J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-04-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LOOSE RUBBISH | FRIAS | $130 / $130 / $0 | 043957201P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-07-30 | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | FRIAS | $25 / $25 / — | 0189436886 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-04-06 | Sanitation Dept | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | FRIAS | $25 / $25 / — | 044442907K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-03-19 | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE | FRIAS | $100 / $100 / — | 0185480983 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-11-03 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | BUYWISE HOLD | $100 / $100 / — | 0158470539 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2004-03-04 | $350 / $350 / — | 0133541870 | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2003-10-30 | Sanitation Police | LOOSE RUBBISH | BUY WISE HOLDING LLC | $300 / — / — | 0138022601 |
Showing 12 of 32 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06
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 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-16 | DEP | Lead – Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10) | Closed | 2025-11-18 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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