# 596 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

BBL 3048450010 · Block 4845 · Lot 10 · BIN 3336188, 3336187  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/596-clarkson-avenue-3048450010  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 598 Clarkson Ave; 59819 Clarkson Ave

## Summary

596 Clarkson Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11203; tax lot BBL 3048450010) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1930, on a 3,683 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as SONS UNITED LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated May 5, 2026 lists a price of $4,000,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $728,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 17 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “596 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 (BBL 3048450010)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/596-clarkson-avenue-3048450010. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SONS UNITED LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 3,683 sq ft · Building area: 4,640 sq ft
- Zoning: R5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $728,000, assessed value $327,600, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-05-05 from JOHNSON, FITZROY to SONS UNITED LLC, stated price $4,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-08-25 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-08-25 from WOODS, EDWARD A DR to JOHNSON, FITZROY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-08-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-08-19 from 598 CLARKSON AVENUEHOLDING CORP to WOODS, EDWARD A, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-10-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-10-19 from WOODS, EDWARD A to 598 CLARKSON AVE HLDNG, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-09-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-09-22 from MILLER, GLORIA to WOODS, EDWARD A, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-09-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-09-22 from BELLAS, DIMITRIOS; BELLAS, CONSTANTO; KARETSOS, NICHOLAS; KARETSOS, BESS to MILLER, GLORIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-07-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-07-15 from CONNORS FLORENCE; DONOHER FLORENCE; CONNORS JAMES to BELLAS DIMITROS; KARETSOS NICHOLAS; KARETSOS BESS; BELLAS CONSTANTO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-12-12 from CROWN ANNIE DECD to CONNORS FLORENCE; CONNORS JAMES, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-04 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320264272 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW STORE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND WINDOW WITH RAMP AS SHOWN | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-02-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320267803 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2005-10-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 302027544 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL NEW GLASS DOOR STORE FRONT WITH BRICK AT FRONT FACADE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-04-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320264272: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-04-22, expires 2012-01-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-04-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320267803: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2011-04-18, expires 2012-04-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-01-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302027544: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-01-06, expires 2006-04-01. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1998-03-26 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. HAVING BUILT A ONE STORY SIDEWALK CAFE TYPE OF STRUCTURE ON ALBANY AVE SIDE OF PREMISES. APPROX. SIZE 8 X 18FT REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR REMOVE THE ILLEGAL STRUCTURE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-04-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT.OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#2 COMBUSTIBLE WOODEN STRUCTURE APPROX 16"W16" LONG X 11H.ALSO OBSERVED ELECTRICAL POWER LINES INCIDE OF STRUCTURE DIMENSIONS OF SHED/STRUCTURE EXCEEDS PERMITTED SIZE.REM. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-01-08 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS #35588185N ISSUED ON 04/14/2022, AND FAILURE TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1 RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $1,154. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-07-29 | 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 |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Safety – Smoke Detector; Door/Window – Window Frame; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Flooring/Stairs – Floor. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the conditions. If the conditions still exist and an inspection is required, please contact the borough o… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-16 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: SAFETY – SMOKE DETECTOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: DOOR/WINDOW – WINDOW FRAME. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: FLOORING/STAIRS – FLOOR. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-16 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – MOLD. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-02 | open (In Progress) | 311 request to TLC: For Hire Vehicle Complaint – Driver Complaint - Non Passenger. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Commercial – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-09 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Obstruction – Trash or Recycling. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Food Establishment – Kitchen/Food Prep Area. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 18. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3048450010/complaints

## 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 SONS UNITED LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-05-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-05-05). | 636b-3b5g |

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