512 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3029930018 (Block 2993, Lot 18) · BIN 3070620, 3325668 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 55 Varick Ave · 5504/2 Varick Ave · 55055 Varick Ave
Summary
512 Johnson Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a factory or industrial building (building class F4: factory / industrial building (subtype F4)), built around 1964, on a 29,000 sq ft lot zoned M1-2. City tax records list the owner as 498-512 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 13, 2019 lists a price of $14,000,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,600,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 27 active DOB violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019.
At a glance
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- 498-512 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- F4 – Factory / industrial building (subtype F4)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Industrial & manufacturingCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1964Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 29,000 sq ft (145 ft × 200 ft)
- Building floor area
- 23,900 sq ft (incl. 23,900 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M1-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.82 built / 0.00 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 3029930018 (Borough 3, Block 2993, Lot 18) · BIN 3070620, 3325668BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Official lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — dataset updated 2026-08-24, fetched 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — dataset updated 2026-10-25, fetched 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $7,600,000The 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
- $3,420,000The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,971,270Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $7,600,000 | $3,420,000 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $3,881,000 | $1,746,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $3,715,000 | $1,671,750 | 4 |
| 2024 | Final | $3,505,000 | $1,577,250 | 4 |
| 2023 | Final | $3,202,000 | $1,440,900 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-13 | DEED | $14,000,000 | Joyva Realty Llc | 498-512 Johnson Ave Brooklyn Llc | 2019091300980002 |
| 2018-12-31 | DEED | $10 | Joyva Corp. | Joyva Realty Llc | 2019010900711002 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — dataset updated 2026-10-08, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 6 open of 33
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 · 2022-10-03 | B00749031-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-06-21 | $60,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2022-08-25 | B00749031-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-06-16 | $60,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2022-04-20 | B00632087-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-11-18 | $50,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off Permit Entire · 2023-08-14 | B00542282-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-06-25 | $19,500 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2021-06-15 | 322092999 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2021-02-12 | $1,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2020-11-20 | 340787642 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2020-11-17 | $70,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2026-02-25 | B01355478-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2026-02-06 | $14,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2024-10-01 | B01098389-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-09-30 | $200,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-11-04 | B01098389-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-09-05 | $200,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-10-28 | B01096845-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2024-08-28 | $182,584 |
| Not open Approved · 2022-08-26 | B00749031-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-08-26 | $60,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2022-01-11 | B00632087-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-01-11 | $50,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-07-01 | B00477337-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-06-30 | $60,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-06-23 | B00474148-P3 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-06-22 | $38,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-10-15 | B00515034-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-06-10 | $5,265 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-10-15 | B00523525-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-06-10 | $5,265 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-05-26 | B00461408-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-05-25 | $478,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-05-26 | B00474148-P2 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-05-25 | $38,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-05-26 | B00473671-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-05-25 | $115,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-05-25 | B00477337-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-05-25 | $60,000 |
Showing 20 of 33 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31
Work permits 28
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | 2026-05-01 | B01355478-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems REPLACEMENT OF 2 CONDEISNG UNITS ON THE ROOF WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 4.5 TONS. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY. | Signed-off |
| 2024-10-02 | 2025-03-01 | B01098389-I1 DOB NOW | Structural Structural work as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use, or occupancy. | Signed-off |
| 2024-09-09 | 2025-03-01 | B01096845-I1 DOB NOW | Support of Excavation SOE work as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use, or occupancy. | Signed-off |
| 2023-08-14 | 2023-09-03 | B00542282-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HVAC UNIT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-10-03 | 2023-10-03 | B00749031-S1 DOB NOW | Structural Structural and Foundation work related to general construction application B00749031. No change to use, egress or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-10-03 | 2023-10-03 | B00749031-S1 DOB NOW | Foundation Structural and Foundation work related to general construction application B00749031. No change to use, egress or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-10-03 | 2023-10-03 | B00749031-S1 DOB NOW | General Construction Structural and Foundation work related to general construction application B00749031. No change to use, egress or occupancy. | Permit Issued |
| 2022-08-25 | 2023-08-25 | B00749031-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF (6) LEVEL 3, (6) LEVEL 2 ELECTRIC VEHICLECHARGING STATIONS, AND (1) C3 POWER CABINET TO THE EXTERIOR PARKING AREA OF AN EXISTING EV SER | Permit Issued |
| 2021-12-01 | 2022-04-01 | B00475410-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Replace existing egress door, provide code compliant ADA ramp & new overhead doors. All work as per plan submitted herewith. No change in bulk, use or occupancy | Signed-off |
| 2021-11-24 | 2022-08-28 | B00632087-I1 DOB NOW | Plumbing GAS WORK FOR INSTALLATION OF ROOF TOP UNITS AND UNIT HEATER AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUAPNCY. | Signed-off |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-30 | B00475410-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Replace existing egress door, provide code compliant ADA ramp & new overhead doors. All work as per plan submitted herewith. No change in bulk, use or occupancy | Signed-off |
| 2021-10-19 | 2022-06-01 | B00474148-I1 DOB NOW | Structural STRUCTURAL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT-1 APPLICATION#322092999 | Signed-off |
Showing 12 of 28 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — dataset updated 2026-10-30, fetched 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
DOB violations 27 active of 33
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 | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V013105LL629115646 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2005-01-31 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V013105LL629115647 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V021304LL629116855 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2004-02-13 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V021304LL629116856 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031903LL629118167 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2003-03-19 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031903LL629118168 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V032602LL629119459 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2002-03-26 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V032602LL629119460 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V022701LL629118435 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V022701LL629118436 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V020700LL629118903 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V020700LL629118904 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031699LL629118581 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V031699LL629118582 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V050498LL629121613 |
Showing 15 of 33 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 1
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved DISMISSED · N/A - DISMISSED | 2024-10-01 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED PARKING STRUCTURE INITIAL OBSERVATION REPORT FOR AN EXISTING PARKING STRUCTURE OR A PERIODIC INSPECTION OF A PARKING STRUCTURE(PIPS) REPORT DOCUMENTING THE CONDITIONS OF PSID#B000 | $0 / $0 / $0 | 37031168X |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 3 unpaid of 24
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s address. 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 DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-10-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | 498-512 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN, | $575 / $0 / $575 | 014212045Y |
| Unpaid balance DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION | 2025-10-22 | Fire Department Of Nyc | CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION | RIVIAN | $375 / $0 / $375 | 014212183M |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2023-08-03 | Sanitation Piu | DISABLED VEHICLE | RODRIGUEZ | $150 / $0 / $150 | 047819029M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2024-10-01 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS | 498-512 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN L | $0 / $0 / $0 | 037031168X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2022-11-16 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | PROLOGIS, INC. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014041688Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2022-11-16 | Fire Department Of Nyc | RECORDKEEPING | PROLOGIS, INC. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014041689X |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2022-08-11 | Fire Department Of Nyc | INSPECTION AND TESTING | JOYVA MANUFACTURING LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 014030024H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2022-03-14 | Fire Department Of Nyc | CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION | RIVIAN | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011780009N |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-03-14 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | 498-512 JOHNSON AVE BROOKLYN, | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 011780283X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2018-11-05 | Dep - Bwso | FAILED TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL TEST REPORT FOR A BACKFLOW PREVENTER | JOYVA CORP | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 0600067930 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2018-06-01 | Sanitation Piu | SPILLAGE FROM TRUCK OR RECEPTACLE | MOLINA | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0195050470 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-07-06 | Fire Department Of Nyc | SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS | JOYVA CORP | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 011623368X |
Showing 12 of 24 records. See the source dataset for the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — dataset updated 2026-10-28, fetched 2026-10-31
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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 1
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-07 | CLOSE | BLDG | Electric – No Lighting | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | DSNY | Snow or Ice – Sidewalk | Closed | 2025-12-19 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Johnson Ave
- 465 Johnson Avenue (two open items)
- 469 Johnson Avenue
- 474 Johnson Avenue (one open item)
- 498 Johnson Avenue
- 521 Johnson Avenue (10 open items)
- 526 Johnson Avenue (two open items)
- 536 Johnson Avenue
- 537 Johnson Avenue (three open items)
Same tax block (2993)
- 89 Porter Avenue (92 open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3029930018.json