# 597 Classon Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3020200006 · Block 2020 · Lot 6 · BIN 3057848  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/597-classon-avenue-3020200006  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

Also recorded as: 595 Classon Ave; 5956/2 Classon Ave

## Summary

597 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3020200006) is a religious building (building class M1: religious building (subtype M1)), built around 1930, on a 4,246 sq ft lot zoned C6-3A. City tax records list the owner as METRO NEW YORK DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NA ZARENE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $307,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 19 active DOB violations (10 BIS violations and nine DOB NOW safety violations), three active ECB violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 10 311 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “597 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3020200006)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/597-classon-avenue-3020200006. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Prospect Heights: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11238: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 579 Classon Avenue (256 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/579-classon-avenue-3020160002
- 577 Classon Avenue (278 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/577-classon-avenue-3020160003
- 575 Classon Avenue (298 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/575-classon-avenue-3020160004
- 573 Classon Avenue (317 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/573-classon-avenue-3020160005
- 611 Classon Avenue (328 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/611-classon-avenue-3011260007
- 619 Classon Avenue (350 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/619-classon-avenue-3011260006
- 150 Lefferts Place (71 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/150-lefferts-place-3020200013
- 152 Lefferts Place (72 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/152-lefferts-place-3020200014

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 10 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 9 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: METRO NEW YORK DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NA ZARENE
- Building class: M1 – Religious building (subtype M1)
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 4,246 sq ft · Building area: 2,400 sq ft
- Zoning: C6-3A, R6B, AAM
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $307,000, assessed value $138,150, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-09-05 from ADVISORY BOARD OF THE NEW YORK DISTRICT OF THE to METRO NEW YORK DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-11-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-11-03 from GE MILLER PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE to ADVISORY BOARD OF THE NY DISTRICT OF THE CHURCH OF, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01247914-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-07-28 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01247914-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-07-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01247914-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-09-22 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01247914-S2: Protection and Mechanical Methods — Installation of Fall Protection equipment to work on the roof. Issued 2025-09-22, expires 2026-01-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-08-08 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01247914-I1: Structural — Structural masonry repairs along exterior walls, roof replacement and replacement of damaged rafters, replacement of timber structural members, installation of…. Issued 2025-08-08, expires 2026-01-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-08-08 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01247914-S1: General Construction — General construction being filed in conjunction with masonry repairs along exterior walls, roof replacement at damaged beam, replacement of timber structural m…. Issued 2025-08-08, expires 2026-01-16. | rbx6-tga4 |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): EMERGENCY WORK.BLDG SFFRD A FIRE ON 11/3/24.UNRELATED TO FIRE, HORIZONTL BEAMS PREV RMVD@TRUSS LOCATIONS.EXP2(NORTH)&EXP4(SOUTH)WALLS LEANING OUTWRD@TOP.OBSRVD DTERIORATD WOOD FRAMNG@EMBEDDED INEXP2 1.IMMED INSTLL TEMP SHORNG&BRACNG&TEMP H…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-11-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FAILURE TO MAINTAIN.BLDG SFFRD A FIRE ON 11/3/24&ONE ROOF TRUSS CHORD WAS FIRE DMGD.UNRELATD TO FIRE,TRUSS BOTTOM CHRDS/TIES FRM EXP2(NORTH) TO EXP4(SOUTH)WERE PREV REMOVD.EXP2&4 WALLS LEANING.1.NYSPE STRCTRL ENG TO IMMED EVAL THE ENT BLDG…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-11-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): STRUCTURE RENDERED NON COMPLAINT. OBSERVED SECTION OF TIE BEAM CHARRED WHICH SUPPORTING METAL RODS PARTIALLY ROOF AND EXP#2 AND 4 WALL .DUE TO FIRE. VACATE ENTIRE BUILDING.. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-02-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1998-05-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). 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 |
| 2026-01-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, VIO-FTF-PL-PER-202412-0186975: Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 3). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type FTC-BE-EXT-LP, VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-202012-0002932: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type FTC-BE-EXT-LP, VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-201912-0002641: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-10-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 100115LBLVIO08717: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-01-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 010109LL629116581: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2004-02-13 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 021304LL629118909: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2003-03-19 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 031903LL629116949: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2002-03-26 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 032602LL629118231: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1998-05-04 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 050498LL629124074: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2024-11-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT CELLAR LEVEL EXIT PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED BY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $655. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-12-23 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR SUMMONS # 39129728N., FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-11-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status PENDING) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXP#2,3,AND 4 WALL HAVE CRACKS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, EXP#2 AND 4 WALL BULGING. ALSO AT EXP#4 FRAMING BEAM DISPLACED PUSHING BRICK WALL OUTWARD., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: hearing pending. Balance due $2,530. | 6bgk-3dad |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | VIO-FTF-PL-PER-202412-0186975 | Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 3) |
| 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | FTC-BE-EXT-LP | Boiler | VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-202012-0002932 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2020 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device |
| 2023-11-14 | open (Active) | FTC-BE-EXT-LP | Boiler | VIO-FTC-BE-EXT-201912-0002641 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2019 External Inspection Affirmation of Correction for LP Device |
| 2015-10-01 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 100115LBLVIO08717 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2009-01-01 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 010109LL629116581 | — |
| 2004-02-13 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 021304LL629118909 | — |
| 2003-03-19 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 031903LL629116949 | — |
| 2002-03-26 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 032602LL629118231 | — |
| 1998-05-04 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 050498LL629124074 | — |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3020200006/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-08-26 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $2,500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-08-26 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-20 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-23 | pending (RESCHEDULED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB. Hearing pending. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-07 | pending (RESCHEDULED · ADJOURNED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: Alarms (NR3). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Illegal Dumping – Removal Request. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Sidewalk. | 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 METRO NEW YORK DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NA ZARENE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-09-05 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-09-05). | 636b-3b5g |

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