575 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
BBL 3029530080 (Block 2953, Lot 80) · BIN 3332351 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 163 Scott Ave
Summary
575 Scholes Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237) is a warehouse (building class E1: warehouse (subtype E1)), built around 1930, on a 30,000 sq ft lot zoned M3-1. City tax records list the owner as BIG SCHOLES LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 30, 2012 lists a price of $2,850,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,512,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and nine OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were four 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints 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)
- BIG SCHOLES LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- E1 – Warehouse (subtype E1)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
- 1930Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 1987.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 30,000 sq ft (300 ft × 400 ft)
- Building floor area
- 7,200 sq ft (incl. 7,200 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.24 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 3029530080 (Borough 3, Block 2953, Lot 80) · BIN 3332351BBL 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)
- $2,512,000The 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
- $1,130,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,004,420Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,512,000 | $1,130,400 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,561,000 | $1,152,450 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,451,000 | $1,102,950 | 4 |
| 2024 | Final | $2,313,000 | $1,040,850 | 4 |
| 2023 | Final | $2,113,000 | $950,850 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — dataset updated 2026-09-14, fetched 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-30 | DEED | $2,850,000 | Bfi Waste Systems Of New Jersey, Inc. | Big Scholes Llc | 2012050301179001 |
| 1999-05-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Browning Ferris Industries Of New York Inc | Bfi Waste Systems Ofnew Jersey Inc | FT_3040006819404 |
| 1996-06-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Steel Los Limited Partnership | Browning-Ferris Industries Of New York Inc | FT_3910005285291 |
| 1989-07-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Calandrillo, Michael; Lostritto, Joseph | Steel-Los Ltd Partnerhsi | FT_3760001476076 |
| 1986-05-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2960 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance; Commissioner Of Finance | City Of New York; City Of New York | FT_3350001170435 |
| 1984-07-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Levy, Jerome | Lostritto, Joseph; Calandrillo, Michael | FT_3990001029799 |
| 1982-01-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Levy, Jerome | Kalex Chemical Prod.,Inc | FT_3880000896688 |
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 4 open of 4
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 · 2018-10-21 | 340640480 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2018-10-16 | $40,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-12-26 | 340108029 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2013-12-20 | $180,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1996-12-11 | 300590741 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1996-10-25 | $20,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1996-07-25 | 300499164 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 1996-02-05 | $40,000 |
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 8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-21 | 2019-10-21 | 340640480 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-12-28 | 2018-12-30 | 340108029 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2016-12-26 | 2017-12-30 | 340108029 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2015-01-01 | 2015-12-30 | 340108029 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2013-12-26 | 2014-12-26 | 340108029 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-12-11 | 1997-05-01 | 300590741 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-07-25 | 1996-10-30 | 300499164 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1996-04-26 | 1996-05-09 | 300499164 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
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 0 active of 0
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).
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
ECB violations (DOB) 1 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active IN VIOLATION · NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2004-07-15 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL.HAZARDOUS:NOTED:1)SECTION OF WINDOWS COLLAPSED TO GROUND APPROX. 6 BY 15 FT (WINDOWS) ABOVE BLOCK WALL.2)BLOCK WALL HAS VERTICAL CRACKS FROM BASE TO TOP OF WALL AT ENT | $800 / $800 / $0 | 34440774Y |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 9 unpaid of 55
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 Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-05-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 2ND OFF | AFS SYSTEMS INC | $1,500 / $0 / $1,500 | 001028573X |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-03-05 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | FW EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,000 | 001021393R |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2025-02-14 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | ACCORD BUS LLC | $2,000 / $0 / $2,200 | 001011266P |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2024-09-08 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | DURAMA TOURS INC | $2,000 / $0 / $2,000 | 000964274L |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2024-09-08 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB | DURAMA TOURS INC | $2,000 / $0 / $2,600 | 000971592M |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2024-02-09 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | GMAT LOGISTICS LLC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000882368N |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2023-01-02 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | NY STAR EXPRESS INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000753104Z |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2022-12-23 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | CARAVAN INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000750291J |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2022-12-19 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | MING YI FOOD TRADING INC | $1,000 / $0 / $1,300 | 000751675N |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2025-07-07 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | CENTRAL TRUCKING COMPANY | $350 / $0 / $350 | 001043059Z |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2025-06-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | J M EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC | $350 / $0 / $350 | 001035521J |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2025-06-20 | Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc | IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 1ST OFF | ROTTWEILER TRANSPORTATION INC | $350 / $0 / $350 | 001038777R |
Showing 12 of 55 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 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 — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
311 requests (last 12 months) 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Closed | 2026-09-27 |
| 2026-02-12 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk | Closed | 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-12-06 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – Partial Access | Closed | 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-12-04 | NYPD | Blocked Driveway – No Access | Closed | 2025-12-04 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — dataset updated 2026-10-31, fetched 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
On Scholes St
- 492 Scholes Street (three open items)
- 501 Scholes Street
- 516 Scholes Street
- 555 Scholes Street (three open items)
Same tax block (2953)
- 158 Gardner Avenue (two open items)
- 1300 Metropolitan Avenue (31 open items)
Data as of October 31, 2026 (cached NYC Open Data; each section shows its own dataset date). Machine-readable: /api/property/3029530080.json