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488 Warwick Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

BBL 3040300022 (Borough 3, Block 4030, Lot 22) · BIN 3089445 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

488 Warwick Street (Brooklyn, NY 11207; tax lot BBL 3040300022) is a vacant lot (building class V0: vacant land zoned residential), on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as MUHAMMAD ABDUL KARIM. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $205,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and 11 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
MUHAMMAD ABDUL KARIM
Building class
V0 · Vacant land zoned residential
Year built · units
— · 0 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,000 sq ft · R5
Market value (DOF)
$205,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3040300022
BIN
3089445

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “488 Warwick Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (BBL 3040300022)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/488-warwick-street-3040300022. 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)
MUHAMMAD ABDUL KARIMThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
V0 – Vacant land zoned residentialThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Vacant landCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
—Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
—
Units
0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
0 sq ft
Zoning
R5The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.00 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 3040300022 (Borough 3, Block 4030, Lot 22) · BIN 3089445BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-02; 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)
$205,000The 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
$12,300The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$3,796Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 (1B – vacant residential land)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$205,000$12,3001B
2026Final$194,000$11,6401B
2025Final$181,000$10,8601B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
1996-06-10DEED$0 / not statedCity Of New YorkKarim, Muhammad AbdulFT_3220005486522
1986-05-28DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2960 lots; price is for all of them
Commissioner Of FinanceCity Of New YorkFT_3350001170435
1981-07-31DEED$0 / not statedAdministrator Of Veteran AffairsCollins HenryBK_8130125500580
1977-01-28DEED$0 / not statedMurray Lester E Etal Defendants; Elefant Martin RefereeThe Administrator Of Veterans AffairsBK_7730089901089
1972-04-19DEED$0 / not statedAdministrator Of Veterans Affairs UsaMurray Lester FBK_7230055101324
1971-06-02DEED$0 / not statedFidler Milton Referee; Burgos Victor M DefendantsAdministrator For Veterans AffairsBK_7130048501134

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02

DOB job filings 0 open of 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 0

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.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 2 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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
2001-05-29C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. WORK NOTED: A ONE STORY STRUCTURE APPROX 10' HIGH & 16'X 16' AT REAR OF PROPERTY REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONVW052901C05PV02
Active
VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
2000-04-06C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: CONSTRUCTION OF NON-CONFORMING STRUCTURE APPROX 10' HIGH, 16' DEEEP, 16 WIDE AT REAR OF THE LOT REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR REMOVE THE ILEGAL STRUCTUREVW040600C05H03

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

ECB violations (DOB) 2 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.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2001-05-29Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. WORK NOTED:A ONE STORY STRUCTURE APPROX. 10'HIGHX16'X16' AT REAR OF PROPERTY. REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASABLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION.$250 / $250 / $034290600N
Active
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2000-04-06Non-HazardousWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED CONSTRUCTION OF NONE CONFORMING STRUCTIVE APPROX. 10'HIGH 16'DEEP 16'WIDE 14X REAR OF THE LOT.REMEDY:OBTAINA PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR REMOVE THE ILLEGAL STRUCTURE.$500 / $500 / $034242168R

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 1

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
HEARING COMPLETED · STIPULATED
2001-05-29$250 / $250 / —034290600N

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02

HPD housing-code violations 11 open of 11

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
C2008-06-19SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE RESEAL ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENING.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
B2008-06-19SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE - CELLAR THRU-OUT.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
B2008-06-19SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE - WOOD TREAD 4 UP CELLAR STAIRS TO 1 STY. P.H.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
C2008-06-19SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE TEMPORARY RESEAL ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
C2008-06-19SECTION 27-2010,2011,2012 ADMIN. CODE: CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE - RUBBISH WATER SEWAGE ETC. CELLAR THROUGHOUT APPROX 6 INCHES.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
B2008-06-19SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING - BALUSTERS 1 - 2 STY. P.H.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
C2008-06-19SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEALING ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS TO FIRE DAMAGE VACANT BUILDING. (ER1)
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
B2008-06-19SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES - 1 STY. APT.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
C2008-06-19SECTION 27-2010,2011,2012 ADMIN. CODE: CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE - SEWAGE CELLAR REAR.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
C2008-06-19SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN - HOUSE SEWER LINE CELLAR.
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-19
B2008-06-19SECTION 27-2038 ADMIN CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR - 1 STY. P.H.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02

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