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617a Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3011450004 (Borough 3, Block 1145, Lot 4) · BIN 3028191 · Last updated: · Prospect Heights · ZIP 11238

Summary · as of November 6, 2026

617a Vanderbilt Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3011450004) is a 3-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S3: mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office), built around 1901, on a 1,600 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as MITCHELL, JOHNSIE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,192,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and eight open HPD violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and 21 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
MITCHELL, JOHNSIE
Building class
S3 · Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
Year built · units
1901 · 3 res.
Lot area · zoning
1,600 sq ft · R7A
Market value (DOF)
$2,192,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3011450004
BIN
3028191

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “617a Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011450004)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/617a-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450004. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
MITCHELL, JOHNSIEThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or officeThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Mixed residential & commercialCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1901Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
4
Units
3 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
1,600 sq ft (20 ft × 80 ft)
Building floor area
4,144 sq ft (incl. 1,381 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
R7A, C1-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.59 built / 4.00 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).
Historic district
Prospect Heights Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3011450004 (Borough 3, Block 1145, Lot 4) · BIN 3028191BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$2,192,000The 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
$986,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$114,200Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2A – residential rental, 4–6 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$2,192,000$986,4002A
2026Final$1,827,000$822,1502A
2025Final$1,522,800$685,2602A

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07

Sales & deed history 2

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2021-03-22DEED$0 / not statedMitchell, Executrix, Johnsie; Mitchell, Deceased, Elery; Mitchell, Executrix, Johnsie MarieMitchell, Johnsie Marie; Mitchell, Johnsie2021033000637001
1973-06-08DEED$0 / not statedMarinaccio Leonard Decd; Tocci Irene Devisees OfMitchell Johnsie M; Mitchell EleryBK_7330063701711

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07

DOB job filings 3 open of 7

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2020-12-27
B00255366-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2019-11-02$2,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2008-08-18
310280460
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2008-08-01$3,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 1993-06-30
300255266
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1993-06-01$1,500
Not open
Approved · 2020-12-27
B00255366-P3
DOB NOW
Alteration2020-01-13$2,000
Not open
Approved · 2020-12-27
B00255366-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2019-12-11$2,000
Not open
Approved · 2020-12-27
B00255366-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2019-11-27$2,000
Not open
PLAN EXAM - DISAPPROVED · 1991-11-07
300091228
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)1991-04-22$1,300

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load

Work permits 3

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2019-11-202020-04-01B00255366-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
CONNECTION OF NEW GAS LINE FOR 4 GAS APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN IN THE RESTAURANT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.
Signed-off
2008-08-182009-05-01310280460
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)
1993-06-301994-04-03300255266
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

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 — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07

ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 2

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED
2001-08-10Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. DEFECTS ARE. CHIMNEYS ON ROOF: REAR CHIMNEY BRICKS FELL OFF AND CAPPING BROKEN. FRONT CHMNEY IS CURVED APPROX 8" AT TOP. ALSO ROOF DOOR HAS BROKEN HINGES. REMEDY: MAINTAIN BUILDING$0 / $0 / $034300440J
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2003-06-18Non-HazardousFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL DEFECT IS CRACK LOOSE AND DEFECTIVE BRICK WORK WITH ERODED MORTAR JOINTS AT UPPER SECTION OF THE CHIMMEY SOUTH EAST SIDE REMEDY: MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS FORTWITH AND$2,500 / $0 / $034407313R

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 6

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. 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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-05-06Sanitation OthersRECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYC 9+ DWELLING UNITSMITCHELL JOHNSIE$100 / $100 / $0049719679Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2020-06-24Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEELERY$100 / $100 / $00211215474
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2010-09-07Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONMITCHELL$25 / $25 / —0173393844
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2007-08-16Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONELERY$25 / $25 / —0156779600
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2003-06-18Dept. Of BuildingsFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: EXTERIORJ$2,500 / — / —034407313R
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
2000-04-15Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONTOCCI$25 / — / —0115015295

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

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.

HPD building ID
386196
Last registered
2024-01-20
Registration valid until
2024-09-30 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
JointownerElery MitchellBrooklyn, Ny
AgentJohnsie MitchellBrooklyn, Ny
JointownerJohnsie MitchellBrooklyn, Ny
SitemanagerJame Bromell Bromell

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07

HPD housing-code violations 8 open of 85

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-06
A2026-05-06(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-20
I2025-11-20§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-11
A2025-06-11(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-11-29
I2024-11-29§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 PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2020-12-30
C2020-12-301§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2020-12-30
B2020-12-301§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2020-12-30
C2020-12-30§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2020-12-30
B2020-12-301§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-07-26
A2024-04-12(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2024-01-22
I2023-11-22§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 PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-07-28
A2023-03-27(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-07-28
A2022-03-02(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-08-23
I2022-03-02§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 PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2022-08-23
I2021-04-13§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 PREMISE
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2023-07-28
A2021-04-13(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Closed
Violation Closed · 2021-01-22
C2020-12-291§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Dismissed · 2020-01-24
C2019-11-061§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-01-29
C2019-01-242§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-01-29
C2019-01-242§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Closed
Violation Closed · 2019-01-29
C2019-01-24§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT CELLAR

Showing 20 of 85 records — open violations are listed first; the API lists every one. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07

HPD complaints 21

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2021-10-29CLOSEWHOLEBUnsanitary Condition – PestsThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new
2021-10-27CLOSE2Unsanitary Condition – PestsThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new
2021-01-24CLOSE3FOURTHeat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2020-12-30CLOSE4Heat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co
2020-12-26CLOSE1Heat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
2020-12-09CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant o
2020-12-07CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2020-11-16CLOSE2Door/Window – Window FrameThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new
2019-11-07CLOSEBLDGGeneral – Cooking GasThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new
2019-11-07CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition sti

Showing 10 of 21 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

311 requests (last 12 months) 3

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-09-27NYPDIllegal Parking – Blocked Bike LaneClosed2026-09-27
2026-06-09NYPDIllegal Parking – Blocked Bike LaneClosed2026-06-09
2026-05-06DSNYResidential Disposal Complaint – Bin Not UsedClosed2026-05-06

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07

Nearby properties

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