493 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
BBL 3019870001 (Borough 3, Block 1987, Lot 1) · BIN 3321954, 3321955 · Last updated: · Prospect Heights · ZIP 11238
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
493 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019870001) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1930, on a 1,840 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as WARD, ABRAHAM F; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated April 15, 2022 at $10 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $761,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, one active ECB violation, two open HPD violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. 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
- WARD, ABRAHAM F
- Building class
- C1 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built · units
- 1930 · 8 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,840 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $761,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $10 · 2022-04-15
- BBL
- 3019870001
- BIN
- 3321954, 3321955
- 2Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 3Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 3OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “493 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019870001)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/493-classon-avenue-3019870001. 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)
- WARD, ABRAHAM FThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no storesThe 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
- 1930Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 1,840 sq ft (20 ft × 92 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,700 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.47 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 3019870001 (Borough 3, Block 1987, Lot 1) · BIN 3321954, 3321955BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $761,000The 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
- $342,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $84,269Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $761,000 | $342,450 | 2B |
| 2026 | Final | $634,000 | $285,300 | 2B |
| 2025 | Final | $528,000 | $237,600 | 2B |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-15 | DEED, LE | $10 | Ward, Abraham F | Ward Family Asset Trust; Glenn F. Ward, As Co-Trustee; Brian F. Ward, As Co-Trustee; Wendy A. Ward, As Co-Trustee | 2022041900949002 |
| 2003-03-25 | DEED | $100,000 | Ward Johnson, Elissa Sarah; Ward, Abraham F | Ward, Abraham F | 2004120602322001 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 2 open of 3
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 · 2021-10-14 | B00585155-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-08-29 | $5,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1999-06-23 | 300871723 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 1999-06-16 | — |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1999-05-25 | 300864660 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-05-25 | $600 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-14 | 2022-09-24 | B00585155-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED | Permit Issued |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-09-24 | B00585155-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED | Permit Issued |
| 1999-06-23 | 2000-04-01 | 300871723 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | RE-ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-06-23 | 2000-04-01 | 300871723 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | RE-ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 3 active of 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO42444 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2023-06-20 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION | V062023LBLVIO22962 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1994-07-25 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V072594LL629102101 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
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: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 1989-01-03 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. HOLE CREATED AT SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT LEVEL BY AUTOMOBILE COLLISION. REMEDY: PROVIDE TEMPORARY SUPPORT OF FLOOR JOISTS BEFORE REMOVAL OF AUTO MOBILE. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34017764M |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 3 unpaid of 29
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2024-03-14 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | WARD ABRAHAM F | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0802995720 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2024-03-14 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | WARD ABRAHAM F | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0802995739 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2023-10-25 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | WARD ABRAHAM F | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0802836266 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-04-15 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | WARD ABRAHAM F | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049674585L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-09-22 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | WARD ABRAHAM F | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803623370 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2024-09-26 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | EAN HOLDINGS LLC | $600 / $600 / $0 | 000975980M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-06-17 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | WARD ABRAHAM F | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048333133Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-07-10 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | WARD ABRAHAM F | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047973316K |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-01-05 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY AREA | WARD ABRAHAM F | $80 / $80 / $0 | 047324255X |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2019-12-22 | Police Department | OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS | KAPLAN | $25 / $0 / $25 | 0201578585 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-12-19 | Dept Of Transportation | DEFACEMENT OF ROADWAY OR SIDEWALK | ABRAHAM F | $250 / $250 / $0 | 0193224882 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2016-09-08 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICE | CONSUELO M MELENDEZ FOR CIVIL | $75 / $0 / $0 | 043829311J |
Showing 12 of 29 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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.
- HPD building ID
- 221680
- Last registered
- 2026-01-28
- Registration valid until
- 2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | Glenn Ward | Bklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Andrew Bardo | ||
| Corporateowner | WARD FAMILY ASSET TRUSt | Bklyn, Ny | |
| Agent | Brain Ward | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Brian Ward | Bklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 2 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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-04 | A | 2026-05-04 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-09 | A | 2025-06-09 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-29 | I | 2025-11-20 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2026-01-29 | I | 2024-11-29 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-04-05 | A | 2023-03-22 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-09-08 | I | 2022-11-14 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-04-05 | A | 2022-02-23 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-04-05 | A | 2021-04-07 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2019-09-30 | I | 2018-10-16 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2016-12-21 | I | 2016-11-04 | §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 PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2015-11-18 | I | 2015-10-08 | SECTION27-2107 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 P |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | DOT | Street Condition – Blocked - Construction | Closed | 2026-03-16 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Prospect Heights: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
Closest on Classon Ave
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- 489 Classon Avenue (43 ft) (39 open items)
- 487 Classon Avenue (64 ft) (23 open items)
- 485 Classon Avenue (83 ft) (17 open items)
- 481 Classon Avenue (105 ft)
- 479 Classon Avenue (126 ft) (four open items)
Same tax block (1987), closest first
- 12 Monroe Street (159 ft)
- 12a Monroe Street (165 ft)
- 6 Monroe Street (165 ft) (69 open items)
- 8 Monroe Street (167 ft) (two open items)
- 14 Monroe Street (172 ft) (six open items)
- 10 Monroe Street (172 ft) (12 open items)
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