# 617a Vanderbilt Avenue, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3011450004 · Block 1145 · Lot 4 · BIN 3028191  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/617a-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450004  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

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 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB safety violation (DOB NOW), 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “617a Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011450004)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/617a-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450004. 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.

- 619 Vanderbilt Avenue (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/619-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450003
- 617 Vanderbilt Avenue (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/617-vanderbilt-avenue-3011457501
- 621 Vanderbilt Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/621-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450002
- 615 Vanderbilt Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/615-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450006
- 613 Vanderbilt Avenue (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/613-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450007
- 623 Vanderbilt Avenue (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/623-vanderbilt-avenue-3011450001

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 8 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MITCHELL, JOHNSIE
- Building class: S3 – Mixed-use: three-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1901
- Floors: 4
- Units: 3 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 1,600 sq ft · Building area: 4,144 sq ft
- Zoning: R7A, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,192,000, assessed value $986,400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-03-22 from MITCHELL, EXECUTRIX, JOHNSIE; MITCHELL, DECEASED, ELERY; MITCHELL, EXECUTRIX, JOHNSIE MARIE to MITCHELL, JOHNSIE MARIE; MITCHELL, JOHNSIE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-06-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-06-08 from MARINACCIO LEONARD DECD; TOCCI IRENE DEVISEES OF to MITCHELL JOHNSIE M; MITCHELL ELERY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00255366-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2008-08-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 310280460 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. UPGRADE EXISTING KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1993-06-01 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 300255266 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTE M, AS SHSOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-11-20 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00255366-I1: Plumbing — CONNECTION OF NEW GAS LINE FOR 4 GAS APPLIANCES IN THE KITCHEN IN THE RESTAURANT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2019-11-20, expires 2020-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2008-08-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 310280460: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2008-08-18, expires 2009-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1993-06-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300255266: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1993-06-30, expires 1994-04-03. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0134047: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 8). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2003-06-18 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: FAILURE 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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 |
| 2025-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-29 | 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 |
| 2020-12-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1: § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-12-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-12-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2020-12-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: § 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. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0134047 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 8) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3011450004/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 2026-11-09

## 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt WHOLEB): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-10-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-01-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3FOURT): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The 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 c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-11-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Door/Window – Window Frame. The 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-11-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): General – Cooking Gas. The 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-11-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The 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 st… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-10-29 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): General – Cooking Gas. More 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 a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-10-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): General – Cooking Gas. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-07-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The 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 c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More 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 a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-01-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More 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 a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 24. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3011450004/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 MITCHELL, JOHNSIE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-03-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-03-22). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2021-03-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-03-22). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-01-20 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Elery Mitchell, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-01-20 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Johnsie Mitchell, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-01-20 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Johnsie Mitchell, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-01-20 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Jame Bromell Bromell. | feu5-w2e2 |

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