522 85th Street, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY 11209
BBL 3060360016 (Borough 3, Block 6036, Lot 16) · BIN 3363039, 3153199 · Last updated: · Bay Ridge · ZIP 11209
Summary · as of November 9, 2026
522 85th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11209; tax lot BBL 3060360016) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1925, on a 2,575 sq ft lot zoned R4-1. City tax records list the owner as CHRIS VARVERIS. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,699,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, four active DOB violations (two BIS violations and two DOB NOW safety violations) and four active ECB violations. There were two 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.)
- Owner of record
- CHRIS VARVERIS
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 1925 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,575 sq ft · R4-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,699,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3060360016
- BIN
- 3363039, 3153199
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violationsBIS 2 · DOB NOW safety 2
- 4Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “522 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (BBL 3060360016)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/522-85th-street-3060360016. 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)
- CHRIS VARVERISThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1925Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 2
- Lot size
- 2,575 sq ft (25.75 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,514 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4-1, BRThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.98 built / 1.00 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 3060360016 (Borough 3, Block 6036, Lot 16) · BIN 3363039, 3153199BBL 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 2026-11-09; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $1,699,000The 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
- $101,940The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $58,762Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,699,000 | $101,940 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,634,000 | $98,040 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,464,000 | $87,840 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zacharakos, Constantine; Zacharakos, Pauline | Varveris, Evangeline; Varveris, Chris | 2003031100031001 |
| 1988-11-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Zacharakos, Constantine; Zacharakos, Helen; Zacharakos, Pauline; Zacharakos, James | Zacharakos, Pauline; Zacharakos, Constantine | FT_3270001415327 |
| 1975-05-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Mannino Vincent J Jr; Mannino Vincent J | Zacharakos Pauline; Zacharakos Constantine; Zacharakos Helen; Zacharakos James | BK_7530078001878 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 · 2017-08-10 | 321631481 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-07-31 | $20,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09
Work permits 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-10 | 2018-06-16 | 321631481 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 2 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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2017-05-03 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V050317AEUHAZ100364 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2017-05-03 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V050317AEUHAZ100363 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2011-01-28 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*012811AEUHAZ100475 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 2 active of 3
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Active | 2017-05-03 | FTC-AEU-HAZ | AEUHAZ | 050317AEUHAZ100364 | |
| Active Active | 2017-05-03 | FTC-AEU-HAZ | AEUHAZ | 050317AEUHAZ100363 |
1 resolved or not active
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not active Dismissed | 2011-01-28 | FTC-AEU-HAZ | AEUHAZ | 012811AEUHAZ100475 |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
ECB violations (DOB) 4 active of 8
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2012-12-17 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A C OF C W/THE DOB'S FOR NOV #34986414P ISSUED ON 9/10/12 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY W/A VACATE ORDER. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER. | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34996918H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: COMPLIANCE-INSP/DOC | 2012-09-10 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMS ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/ THE DOB.NOTED:NO CERT OF CORRECTION HAS BEEN FILED FOR NOV34874461L ISSUED 10/27/10.REM:FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34986412L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2011-03-15 | CLASS - 1 | UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY W/AN ORDER OF THE COMM'S RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV#34874462N.@ CELLAR CREATEDA CLASS A APT.REM:COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34905725P |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2012-09-10 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ THE COMMS ORDER TO VACATE UNSAFE BLDG OR SPACE AS INDICATED IN VACATE ORDER 433/2010 ISSUED 10/27/10.NOTED:CELLAR HAS BEEN RE-OCCUPIED CONTRARY TO VACATE.REM:COMPLY W/ VACATE. | $2,400 / $2,400 / $0 | 34986414P |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2010-10-27 | CLASS - 2 | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED # OF FAMILIES. DOB RECORDS INDICATE PREMISES TO BE LEGALLY OCCUPIED BY 2 FAMILIES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THE ILLEGAL | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 34874461L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2010-10-27 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED THE ILLEGAL CREATIONOF A CLASS 'A' DWELLING UNIT (STUDIO APT) AT THE CELLAR LEVEL, REAR W/O PERMITS. ILLEGAL WORK NOTED: ERECTION OF FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34874462N |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2017-02-08 | CLASS - 1 | UNAPPROVED/UNSAFE/UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,APPARATUS,MATERIALS,DEVICES,APPLIANCES OR WIRING IN USE. NOTED: AT 1ST FL & CELLAR LEVELS,SEVERAL EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES,WERE OBSERVED. IN ADDITION,LOOSE WIRE | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 35124986H |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2017-02-08 | CLASS - 1 | ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: NEW ELECTRICAL LIGHTING FIXTURES & RECEPTACLES WERE INSTALLED IN THE 1ST FL FOYER & ON THE 1ST FL APT. NEW HIGH HAT LIGHTING FIXTURES WERE INSTALLED THROUGHOUT 1ST FL. NO | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 35124985X |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 12
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-17 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST | CHRIS VARVERIS | $25 / $0 / $25 | 080172951X |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2019-12-21 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITS | VARVERIS | $25 / $0 / $25 | 042137997J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-02-08 | Dept. Of Buildings | ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | CHRIS VARVERIS | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 035124985X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2017-02-08 | Dept. Of Buildings | UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR WIRING IN USE | CHRIS VARVERIS | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 035124986H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-03-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | VARVERIS CHRIS | $100 / $200 / $-100 | 041549455J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2013-04-05 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | VARVERIS | $100 / $100 / — | 041506261L |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-12-17 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | CHRIS VARVERIS | $800 / $0 / $0 | 034996918H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2012-09-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER | CHRIS VARVERIS | $2,400 / $2,401 / — | 034986414P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2012-09-10 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | CHRIS VARVERIS | $800 / $800 / $0 | 034986412L |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2011-03-15 | Dept. Of Buildings | UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER | CHRIS VARVERIS | — / — / — | 034905725P |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2010-10-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | CHRIS VARVERIS | — / — / — | 034874462N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2010-10-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESIDENCE ALTER FOR OCCUP AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED | CHRIS VARVERIS | $1,200 / $1,200 / — | 034874461L |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | DEP | Noise – Noise: Alarms (NR3) | Closed | 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-01-24 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-01-25 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09
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 Bay Ridge: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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