# 498 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3019840074 · Block 1984 · Lot 74 · BIN 3399774  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/498-classon-avenue-3019840074  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

498 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019840074) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 2002, on a 2,448 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as CAROLE J. CHIN; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated September 15, 2003 at $734,158 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,966,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were eight 311 requests 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “498 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019840074)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/498-classon-avenue-3019840074. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Prospect Heights: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/prospect-heights

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

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 10 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 1 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: CAROLE J. CHIN
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 2002
- Floors: 3
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,448 sq ft · Building area: 5,100 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,966,000, assessed value $237,960, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-15 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2003-09-15 from CLINTON HILL PLAZA, INC. to CHIN, CAROLE J, stated price $734,158.24. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-03-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-03-02 from LINDO, WAYNE to CLINTON HILL PLAZA INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-07-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-07-19 from RICHARDSON, JOSEPH JR to LINDO, WAYNE, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-03-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-03-21 from NEW YORK CITY to RICHARDSON, JOSEPH JR, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-06-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-06-14 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCEOF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; DEPT OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMINISTRATION; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OFNEW YORK; COMMISSONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMM OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMIMINISTRATION; COMM OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE; COMMISSOINER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY O FNEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWYORK to CITY OF N Y; THE CITY  OF NEW YORK; THE CITY OFNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NY; CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY NY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2251 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-06-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-06-03 from CITY OF NEW YORK to HARBERG INVESTORS INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-04-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-04-21 from LEWISOHN RICHARD FIN ADM CITY NY; FINANCE ADMR OF CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMR OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN CITY NY; FIN ADMIN; FINA ADMIN CITY NY; LEWISOHN RICHARD; FINANCE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FINANCE ADMIN OF CITY OF NY; CITY OF NY; FIN ADM CITY OF NY; LEWISOHN RICHARD FINANCE ADMIN OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADMIN CNY; FINANCE ADMS OF CITY OF NY; FINANCE ADM CITY N Y; LEWISON RICHARD FIN ADM CITY NY; FINANCE ADMIN CITY OF NEW YORK; FIN ADM CITY NY; FIN ADMIN CITY OF N Y; FINANCE ADIM CITY NY; LEWISON RICHARD; FINANCE ADM CITY NY; FIN ADMIN CITY NY; FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; FIN ADM CITY OF N Y; FIN ADM OF CITY OF NY; FIN ADM CITY N Y; FIN ADMIN CITY OF NY to THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NY; CITY OFNY; CITY NEW  YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF N Y; CITY NEW YORK; CITYOF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 889 lots. | 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301269730: New building. Issued 2002-05-24, expires 2002-10-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-05-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301269730: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2002-05-14, expires 2003-05-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2002-05-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301269730: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2002-05-10, expires 2002-10-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-11-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301269730: New building. Issued 2001-11-27, expires 2002-06-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-11-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301269730: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2001-11-27, expires 2001-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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 |
| 2025-06-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-29 | 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 |
| 2024-04-17 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-22 | 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 |
| 2023-03-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-14 | 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 |
| 2022-03-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Blocked Driveway – Partial Access. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drug Activity – Use Outside. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Missed Collection – Compost. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drug Activity – Use Outside. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Illegal Tree Damage – Branches Damaged. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drug Activity – Use Outside. | 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 CAROLE J. CHIN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2003-09-15 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEEDO, 2003-09-15). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2021-07-13 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Carole Chin, business city Brightwaters. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2021-07-13 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Carole Chin. | feu5-w2e2 |

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