627 Smith Street, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
BBL 3004930001 (Borough 3, Block 493, Lot 1) · BIN 3008216 · Last updated: · Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook · ZIP 11231
Summary · as of November 10, 2026
627 Smith Street (Brooklyn, NY 11231; tax lot BBL 3004930001) is a vacant lot (building class V1: vacant land zoned commercial), on a 45,400 sq ft lot zoned M3-1. City tax records list the owner as RED HOOK INDU OZ OWNER, LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 22, 2020 lists a price of $45,000,000 in a deed covering 4 lots. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $7,374,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- RED HOOK INDU OZ OWNER, LLC
- Building class
- V1 · Vacant land zoned commercial
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 45,400 sq ft · M3-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $7,374,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $45,000,000 · 2020-12-22
- BBL
- 3004930001
- BIN
- 3008216
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violationsBIS 0 · DOB NOW safety 0
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “627 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (BBL 3004930001)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/627-smith-street-3004930001. 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)
- RED HOOK INDU OZ OWNER, LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- V1 – Vacant land zoned commercialThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Vacant landCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 0
- Lot size
- 45,400 sq ft (237 ft × 175 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- M3-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.00 built / 0.00 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).
- Identifiers
- BBL 3004930001 (Borough 3, Block 493, Lot 1) · BIN 3008216BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; checked unchanged 2026-11-10
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $7,374,000The 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
- $3,318,300The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $2,632,320Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $7,374,000 | $3,318,300 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $7,762,000 | $3,492,900 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $5,977,000 | $2,689,650 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-12
Sales & deed history 5
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-22 | DEED | $45,000,000 one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them | Cf Smith Llc; Red Hook Developers Holdings, Llc, | Red Hook Indu Oz Owner, Llc | 2020122900730001 |
| 2007-05-01 | DEEDO | $14,500,000 one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them | Cohn, Edward; Cohn, Madeline | Red Hook Developers Holdings, Llc; Cf Smith, Llc | 2007050800599001 |
| 2002-10-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | I&E Tire Corp; 627 Smith Street Corp; Cohn, Madeline; Cohn, Edward | City Of New York | FT_3970008912797 |
| 1988-09-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | 627 Smith St.Corp | Cohn, Edward | FT_3980001397298 |
| 1983-08-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Bayway Building Corp | 627 Smith St Corp | FT_3820000976582 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-12
DOB job filings 1 open of 4
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.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-05-26 | 321562493 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2017-05-19 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2022-03-31 | 322101961 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2022-01-26 | — |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-10-12 | B00548237-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-07-07 | $1,000 |
| Not open APPLICATION PROCESSED - NO PLAN EXAM · 2017-09-27 | 321659077 BIS | DM – Demolition | 2017-09-27 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-10; last loaded 2026-11-11; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10
Work permits 6
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.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-25 | 2023-03-25 | 322101961 BIS | Demolition | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2021-09-22 | 2022-09-22 | B00548237-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence INSTALLATION TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE ON SIDEWALK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCYUNDER THIS APPLCIATION. | Signed-off |
| 2021-09-22 | 2022-09-22 | B00548237-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence INSTALLATION TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE ON SIDEWALK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCYUNDER THIS APPLCIATION. | Signed-off |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-11-26 | B00548237-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence INSTALLATION TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE ON SIDEWALK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCYUNDER THIS APPLCIATION. | Signed-off |
| 2021-07-09 | 2021-11-26 | B00548237-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence INSTALLATION TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE ON SIDEWALK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCYUNDER THIS APPLCIATION. | Signed-off |
| 2017-05-26 | 2018-05-26 | 321562493 BIS | Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 0 active of 2
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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2017-01-25 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*012517AEUHAZ100349 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2016-09-07 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*090716AEUHAZ100241 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 2
Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.
No active DOB NOW safety violations for this lot.
2 resolved or not active
| Status | Issued | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not active Dismissed | 2017-01-25 | FTC-AEU-HAZ | AEUHAZ | 012517AEUHAZ100349 | |
| Not active Dismissed | 2016-09-07 | FTC-AEU-HAZ | AEUHAZ | 090716AEUHAZ100241 |
Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 7
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.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2019-04-09 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO #35315268P ISSUED ON 06/20/18, & TO FILE C OF C PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTABLE CERT. HASN'T YET BEEN FILED DESPITE | $3,125 / $3,699 / $0 | 37014716N |
| Resolved Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2018-06-20 | CLASS - 2 | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTE: HAVING DEMOLISHED BUILDING ON LOT WITH OUTAPPROVED AND PERMITS FROM THIS DEPARTMENT.APPLICATION NUMBER 321659077 FILED ON 09/27/2017 TO DEMOLISH 1 STORY BUILDING.NO PERMIT ISSUED | $1,250 / $1,253 / $0 | 35315268P |
| Resolved Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-11-02 | CLASS - 1 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF 0 OR BUILDING DEPT. RECORDSNOTED: DOB RECORDS INDICATE BUILDING IS LEGALLY APPROVED AS WAREHOUSE FOR CARGO STORAGE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY OBSERVED BUILDING BEING USED AS | $6,000 / $2,400 / $0 | 35213385R |
| Resolved Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-08-03 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35175883P ISSUED ON 06/7/16 &TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1RCNY 102-01.REM:COMPLY W.COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/ | $830 / $830 / $0 | 35187557H |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-06-07 | CLASS - 1 | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BLDG DEPT RECORDS. RECORDS INDICATE BLDG IS LEGALLY APPROVED AS WAREHOUSE FOR CARGO STORAGE.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND PROPERTY IS BEING | $2,400 / $2,400 / $0 | 35175883P |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2016-12-23 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35213355R ISSUED ON 11/02/16 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICAT OF CORRECTION PURSUANTTO 28-201.1,28-204.4 AND 1RCNY 102-01.OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOW | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35190069X |
| Resolved Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2020-01-06 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35315268P ISSUED ON 06-20-2018 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.COMPLY WITH COMMISSION | $6,250 / $6,884 / $0 | 35339659Z |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 20
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.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2020-01-06 | Dept. Of Buildings | UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER | CF SMITH ATTENTIONCHETRIT GRO | $6,250 / $6,884 / $0 | 035339659Z |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2019-04-09 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | CF SMITH LLC ATTENTION CH | $3,125 / $3,699 / $0 | 037014716N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED | 2018-06-20 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | CF SMITH LLC ATTENTION CHER | $1,250 / $1,253 / $0 | 035315268P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-12-23 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | CF SMITH,LLC | $800 / $800 / $0 | 035190069X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2016-11-02 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS | CF SMITH LLC | $6,000 / $2,400 / $0 | 035213385R |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2016-10-31 | Unspecified | IG CONTAINER SERVICE LLC | $5,000 / $5,000 / $0 | 0192652763 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO | 2016-08-03 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB | CF SMITH, LLC | $830 / $830 / $0 | 035187557H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-06-07 | Dept. Of Buildings | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O OR BUILDING DEPT RECORDS | CF SMITH LLC | $2,400 / $2,400 / $0 | 035175883P |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION | 2016-06-06 | Unspecified | I G GROUP INC | $5,000 / $5,000 / $0 | 0188286057 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2016-06-06 | Sanitation Piu | OPERATING TRANSFER STATION W O PERMIT NONPUTRESCIBLE WASTE | I G GROUP INC | $10,000 / $13,163 / $0 | 0188283160 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-06-06 | Sanitation Piu | ILLEGAL DUMPING OPERATOR OF VEHICLE - 1ST AND 2ND OFFENSE | SAQUIPULLA | $5,000 / $5,000 / — | 0188286066 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2016-06-02 | OPERATING TRANSFER STATION W O PERMIT NONPUTRESCIBLE WASTE | RED HOOK DEVELOPERS HOLDING LL | $2,500 / $2,500 / — | 0188280272 |
Showing 12 of 20 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12
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.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-10
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
HPD complaints 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-12
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets · Active vacate orders
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