537 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
BBL 3059200057 (Borough 3, Block 5920, Lot 57) · BIN 3147972 · Last updated: · Bay Ridge · ZIP 11209
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
537 74th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11209; tax lot BBL 3059200057) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1901, on a 1,913 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as CHEN, CHEN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated November 15, 2018 lists a price of $1,250,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,620,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows no open DOB jobs, active DOB/ECB violations, open HPD violations or unpaid OATH tickets for this lot. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- CHEN, CHEN
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 1901 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,913 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,620,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,250,000 · 2018-11-15
- BBL
- 3059200057
- BIN
- 3147972
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “537 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (BBL 3059200057)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/537-74th-street-3059200057. 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)
- CHEN, CHENThe 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
- 1901Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,913 sq ft (20 ft × 95.67 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,360 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5B, BRThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.76 built / 1.50 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 3059200057 (Borough 3, Block 5920, Lot 57) · BIN 3147972BBL 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 2026-11-08; 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)
- $1,620,000The 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
- $97,200The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $53,141Assessed 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 | $1,620,000 | $97,200 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,369,000 | $82,140 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,520,000 | $91,200 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chen, Chen | Chen, Yu; Chen, Chen | 2025061800103001 |
| 2023-12-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chen, Chen; Chen, Chu Chu | Chen, Chen | 2023120600126001 |
| 2020-11-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Chen, Chen | Chen, Chu Chu; Chen, Chen | 2021011901518001 |
| 2018-11-15 | DEED | $1,250,000 | Fasano, Annmarie; Fasano, Ruth | Chen, Chen | 2018111900849001 |
| 2007-01-10 | DEED | $715,000 | Epstein, Alan; Varveris, Chris | Fasano, Ruth; Fasano, Annmarie | 2007011601322002 |
| 1986-03-11 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Boyland, William Charles; Boyland, Helen Alice | Varveris, Chris; Epstein, Alan | FT_3560001153756 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2018-04-18 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*041818AEUHAZ100411 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 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: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1998-01-02 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: WORK NOTED: HAVING ERECTED PARTITIONS IN CELLARTO CREATE SEPARATE ROOMS. BATH, BED, ECT ALSO FULL KITCHEN INSTALLED. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR REMOVE ALL PARTITIONS TO LEGAL | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34171409N |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1997-11-06 | Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPARTMENT RECORDS. BASEMENT CHANGED FROM STORAGE AND ORDINARY USE TO AN APARTMENT. PARTITIONS ERECTED AND KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FAC | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34162680X |
| Resolved Hearing: WRITTEN OFF · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 1998-04-16 | Hazardous | PLUMBING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. BASEMENT ILLEGAL KITCHEN SINK, TUB, BASIN,BOWL AND KITCHEN STOVE. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONS. | $800 / $0 / $0 | 34168206X |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2018-01-19 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/OUT A PERMIT.NOTED:THE CELLAR OF THIS BLDG HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY CONVERTED TO SLEEPING QUARTERS IN CONJUCTION TO 1ST FL APT FULL HEIGHT PARTTIONS WHILE CREATED TO INCLUDE (4) FOR BEDROOMS,LIVING ROOM & BATH | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35255164Z |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2008-08-27 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O PERMIT,OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRAINAGE AND WATER LINES RAN TO 3PC BATHROOM NOT FINISHED. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT BY LIC PLUMBER AND RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. | $1,600 / $1,600 / $0 | 34688733R |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1995-12-26 | Non-Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED HAVING ERECTED PARTITIONS IN CELLAR ALSO INSTALLED BATHROOM IN CELLAR.NOTE NEW WALLS & NEW TUB REMEDY OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR REMOVE WALL & BATHROOM IN CELLAR. | $350 / $350 / $0 | 34123344P |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 1996-05-13 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING DEFECT IS: DUE TO FIRE AT 2ND FLOOR WINDOWS MISSING (OPEN) REMEDY: SEAL AS PER DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS OR REPLACE WINDOWS. | $175 / $175 / $0 | 34138757P |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2018-01-19 | CLASS - 2 | RESIDENCE ALTERED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE # OF FAMILIES LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE C OF O OR OFFICAL RECORD.NOTED:THE CELLAR OF THIS 2 FAMILY BLDG HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY CONVERTED TO SLEEPING & LIVING QUARTE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35255163R |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-09-24 | Sanitation Others | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST | CHEN CHEN | $25 / $25 / $0 | 080127892M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2019-10-03 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | CHEN | $25 / $25 / $0 | 0208619630 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2018-01-19 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | RUTH FASANO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035255164Z |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2018-01-19 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF FAMILIES | RUTH FASANO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035255163R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2017-05-01 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | FASANO | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0194905581 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2015-12-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | FASANO | $100 / $100 / — | 041518660R |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2012-06-06 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES/MAGAZINES/CARDBOARD(1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | RUTH | $25 / $40 / — | 0175727119 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-04-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | FASANO | $25 / $25 / — | 041385860P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-02-13 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | FASANO | $100 / $100 / — | 041657381Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2008-08-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | RUTH FASANO | $1,600 / $1,600 / — | 034688733R |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 1998-04-16 | Dept. Of Buildings | PLUMBING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT - HAZARDOUS. | CHRIS VARVERIS | $800 / $0 / $0 | 034168206X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 1998-01-02 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. | VARVERIS CHRIS | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 034171409N |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
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