# 556 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

BBL 3042660045 · Block 4266 · Lot 45 · BIN 3095707  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/556-pine-street-3042660045  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

556 Pine Street (Brooklyn, NY 11208; tax lot BBL 3042660045) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1910, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as WEIR, CASWELL H. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $857,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three active ECB violations, eight open HPD violations and six OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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, “556 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (BBL 3042660045)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/556-pine-street-3042660045. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 6 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: WEIR, CASWELL H
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,120 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $857,000, assessed value $51,420, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-05-18 from WEIR, CASWELL H to WEIR, CASWELL H; WEIR, KARLEEN D, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-06-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-06-01 from RITE PROPERTIES LTD to WEIR, CASELL H, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-02-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-02-09 from CITIBANK, NA to RITE PROPERTIES LTD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1992-09-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1992-09-24 from CHAPLIN, MELISSA Y.DEF ET AL; BROOMER, ALAN REF to CITIBANK, NA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-10-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-10-26 from HILTON, ANNE C; ELLIS, DOROTHY to CHAPLIN, MELISSA Y, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1976-05-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1976-05-14 from BUSCARNERA MARY to ELLIS DOROTHY; HILTON ANNE C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-09-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-09-17 from BUSCARNERA FRANK; BUSCARNERA ROSALIE; BUSCARNERA PAUL; BUSCARNERA IGNAEIO M; BUSCARNERA JOSEPH; BUSCARNERA SALVATORE to BUSCARNERA MARY, no price stated ($0). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340840870: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2022-07-08, expires 2022-12-18. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-27 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS.CELLAR CHANGED FROM ORDINARY USE TO AN APT.PARTITIONS ERECTED AND KITCHEN AND BATHROOM FACILITIES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2005-09-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILY (TWO). NOTED: CELLAR CLASS A APT FULL KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE 3PC. BATHROOM AND ALSO A BEDROOM BEING USED AS A TH. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2005-09-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: CELLAR CLASS A APT 3 PC. BATHROOM FULL KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE AND ALSO BEDROOM ERECTED INTERIOR WALL PARTITION CREATING ROOMS. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH AT WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER PLATE AT ELECTRIC WALL OUTLET IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1FL: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1FL, 1st STORY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-12-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-04-09 | 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 |
| 2019-11-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-07-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Hearing pending. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE). | 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 WEIR, CASWELL H. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-05-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-05-18). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-05-18 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-05-18). | 636b-3b5g |

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