496 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
BBL 3009830035 (Borough 3, Block 983, Lot 35) · BIN 3021139 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 5, 2026
496 3rd Street (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3009830035) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C6: walk-up co-op), built around 1940, on a 1,980 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as 496 OWNERS CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,089,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and 14 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- 496 OWNERS CORP
- Building class
- C6 · Walk-up co-op
- Year built · units
- 1940 · 6 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,980 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,089,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3009830035
- BIN
- 3021139
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 14Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “496 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3009830035)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/496-3rd-street-3009830035. 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)
- 496 OWNERS CORPThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C6 – Walk-up co-opThe 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
- 1940Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 6 residential / 6 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,980 sq ft (22 ft × 90 ft)
- Building floor area
- 4,400 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6B, R6A, C1-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.22 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 3009830035 (Borough 3, Block 983, Lot 35) · BIN 3021139BBL 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 2026-11-05; 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)
- $2,089,000The 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
- $940,050The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $169,668Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2C – co-op/condo, 2–10 units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,089,000 | $940,050 | 2C |
| 2026 | Final | $2,283,000 | $1,027,350 | 2C |
| 2025 | Final | $2,854,000 | $1,284,300 | 2C |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-12-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 496 3rd Street Housing Corporation | 496 Owners Corporation | BK_8030120200518 |
| 1980-04-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them | Jefferson, Richard | 496 3rd Street Housing Corporation; 496 3rd St Housing Corp | BK_8030115001991 |
| 1978-01-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 496 3rd Street Housing Corp | Jefferson Richard | BK_7830097100354 |
| 1974-07-12 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Diamondstone Kenneth | 496 3rd Street Housing Corp | BK_7430072200067 |
| 1971-01-13 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mercuris Virginia; Mercuris Stephen | Diamondstone Kenneth | BK_7130045801223 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-05
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
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 ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2004-09-14 | 301784601 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2004-07-08 | $72,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-05; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
Work permits 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-14 | 2005-09-14 | 301784601 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2004-08-24 | 2006-05-20 | 301784601 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05; 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-05
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 11
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-01-21 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | 496 OWNERS CORP | $130 / $130 / $0 | 048674738R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-21 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | 496 OWNERS CORP | $100 / $100 / $0 | 048674737P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2023-09-12 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | 496 OWNER'S CORP | $600 / $600 / $0 | 014080171N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2015-07-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION | 496 OWNERS CORP | $725 / $725 / — | 011457329M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2015-04-27 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | OWNER OF | — / — / — | 011433553K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2013-12-23 | Sanitation Dept | LOOSE RUBBISH | 496 OWNERS CORP | $100 / $100 / — | 041934352H |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2009-09-15 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | 496 OWN CO | $300 / $302 / — | 0171301910 |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2009-06-24 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | 496 OWNERS CORP | $1,000 / $0 / $0 | 011120846R |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-12-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES | 496 OWNERS CORP | $25 / $25 / — | 041510309N |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2003-11-13 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FAIL TO MAINTAIN SPK/STD/SUPP SYST | 496 OWNER CORP | $3,000 / — / — | 010870323Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2001-07-06 | — / — / — | 010630047Y |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-05
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
- 128723
- Last registered
- 2025-12-15
- Registration valid until
- 2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Debra Schmidtbach | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Officer | Debra Schmidtbach | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Debra Schmidtbach | Bklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | 496 OWNERS CORP | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Kim Huskey | ||
| Agent | Debra Schmidtbach | 496 OWNERS CORP | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-05
HPD housing-code violations 14 open of 30
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 · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRU OUT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL TOGGLE SWITCH COVER SOUTH WALL BOILER ROOM. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BALUSTRADE 3 TO 4 STYS PUBLIC HALL. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD CLG CELLAR FRONT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CLG OF BOILER ROOM CELLAR. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURES BOXES & BUILDING MATERIALS FIRE HAZZARD CELLAR. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING BOILER ROOM CELLAR. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | A | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL CLG BOILER ROOM CELLAR. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-06-24 | B | 2008-06-24 | D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MASONRY WALLS NORTH AND WEST BOILER ROOM ENCLOSURE. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-08-28 | B | 2007-08-28 | SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED 2 SPRINKLER HEADS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-08-28 | B | 2007-08-28 | SECTION 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM. AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-08-28 | B | 2007-08-28 | SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED 2 SPRINKLER HEADS AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-08-28 | B | 2007-08-28 | SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED 1 SPRINKLER HEAD AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-08-28 | B | 2007-08-28 | SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED 2 SPRINKLER HEADS AT CEILING AT BASEMENT | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-12-16 | I | 2025-11-19 | §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 · 2026-01-05 | A | 2025-06-05 | (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 · 2025-12-16 | I | 2024-11-26 | §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 · 2026-01-05 | A | 2024-04-03 | (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 · 2025-12-16 | I | 2023-11-20 | §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 · 2026-01-05 | A | 2023-03-17 | (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. |
Showing 20 of 30 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-05
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