# 598 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

BBL 3042810037 · Block 4281 · Lot 37 · BIN 3096013  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/598-pine-street-3042810037  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

598 Pine Street (Brooklyn, NY 11208; tax lot BBL 3042810037) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1975, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as JOHN, JOANN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $957,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows eight open HPD violations and seven OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 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, “598 Pine Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (BBL 3042810037)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/598-pine-street-3042810037. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 7 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JOHN, JOANN
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1975
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,496 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 $957,000, assessed value $57,420, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-04-04 from BYFIELD, FREDERICKA to JOHN, JOANN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-03-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-03-02 from BYFIELD, FREDERICK A.; BYFIELD, ALETHIA to BYFIELD, FREDERICK A.; BYFIELD, ALETHIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-09-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-09-18 from BYFIELD ALETHIA; BYFIELD FREDERIKA; JAMES VERNA to BYFIELD ALETHIA; BYFIELD FREDERIKA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-05-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-05-10 from IEMOLO JOSEPH; IEMOLO ANNA to BYFIELD VERNA; BYFIELD FREDERICKA; BYFIELD ALETHIA, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-19 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT ALL CLOSET DOORS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 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 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2FL: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL CEILINGS AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-02-18 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2FL: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER FOR ELECTRIC OUTLET AT ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-10-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-10-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... 3 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $80. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-12-19 | 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 |
| 2025-07-10 | 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 |
| 2025-04-29 | 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 |
| 2024-05-15 | 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 |
| 2023-04-07 | 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 |
| 2023-03-30 | 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 |
| 2026-10-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO RECYCLE LEAF YARD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Detached Trailer. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | 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 JOHN, JOANN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2001-04-04 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2001-04-04). | 636b-3b5g |

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