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654 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3016560017 (Borough 3, Block 1656, Lot 17) · BIN 3399103, 3045809, 3399485 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 654 Rear Jefferson Ave

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

654 Jefferson Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3016560017) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 2024, on a 3,534 sq ft lot. City tax records list the owner as 654 JEFFERSON LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated August 23, 2023 lists a price of $1,400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,429,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were four 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.)

Owner of record
654 JEFFERSON LLC
Building class
C1 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
Year built · units
2024 · 8 res.
Lot area · zoning
3,534 sq ft · —
Market value (DOF)
$1,429,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$1,400,000 · 2023-08-23
BBL
3016560017
BIN
3399103, 3045809, 3399485

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “654 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3016560017)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/654-jefferson-avenue-3016560017. 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)
654 JEFFERSON LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no storesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
2024Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2024.
Floors
4
Units
8 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
2
Lot size
3,534 sq ft (34.83 ft × 100 ft)
Building floor area
7,922 sq ft
Zoning
—The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. .
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.24 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 3016560017 (Borough 3, Block 1656, Lot 17) · BIN 3399103, 3045809, 3399485BBL 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; data as of 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31

Tax assessment

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

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$1,429,000The 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
$643,050The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$571,834Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,429,000$643,0502B
2026Final$247,000$111,1502B
2025Final$1,284,000$77,0401

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2023-08-23DEED$1,400,000Kersey, Jr., Gerard654 Jefferson Llc2023083000151001
2020-10-02DEED, LE$0 / not statedReed, Melvin; Kersey, Gerard JrKersey, Gerard Jr2020102100583001
2018-03-27DEED$0 / not statedMelvin Reed As Trustee; Melvin Reed Living TrustKersey, Gerard Jr; Reed, Melvin2018042500145001
2017-07-22DEED$0 / not statedReed, MelvinMelvin Reed Living Trust; Melvin Reed As Trustee2017080701558001
1986-01-28DEED$0 / not statedMurray, Odetta S; Murray, Albert RReed, MelvinFT_3500001141950

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB job filings 2 open of 17

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 ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-02-01
321706873
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-01-05$5,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2017-09-21
321494236
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2017-09-06$20,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-01-07
B00943581-S8
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2025-10-13$70,000
Not open
Approved · 2025-09-17
B00943581-P2
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2025-08-05$296,370
Not open
COMPLETED · 2024-12-10
322118016
BIS
SC – Subdivision – condo2024-11-29—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-15
B01089370-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-07-31$10,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-15
B01056965-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-05-29$5,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-13
B00943581-S6
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2024-02-01$90,400
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-20
B00943581-S2
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2024-01-22$130,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-01-03
B00943581-P1
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2023-12-27$296,370
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-23
B00943581-S4
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2023-12-18$50,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-23
B00943581-S5
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2023-12-18$250,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-05-22
B00943581-S3
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2023-12-18$80,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2025-06-10
340907433
BIS
A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)2023-12-04—
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-09-30
B00955377-I1
DOB NOW
Full Demolition2023-11-27$5,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-10-13
B00943581-S1
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2023-11-10$2,000
Not open
CO Issued · 2026-05-20
B00943581-I1
DOB NOW
ALT-CO - New Building with Existing Elements to Remain2023-10-13$296,370

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 16

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
2025-11-172026-02-27B00943581-S8
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
PROPOSED MECHANICAL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORK JOB #B00943581-I1.
Signed-off
2025-03-052026-03-05B00943581-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
CONVERT EXISTING 1-FAMILY TO 8-FAMILY WITH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT. OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
Permit Issued
2024-08-202025-08-20B00943581-S6
DOB NOW
Sprinklers
SUBMIT SPRINKLER WORK ON CELLAR, 1ST THRU 4TH FLOOR, ROOF AND OPEN SPACE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NOW ALT1 APPLICATION #B00943581-I1.
Signed-off
2024-08-012025-08-01B01089370-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF SUPPORT OF SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB ALT-CO NB APPLICATION #: B00943581-I1. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, BULK, OR E
Signed-off
2024-05-302025-05-30B01056965-I1
DOB NOW
Sidewalk Shed
THIS APPLICATION IS FILED TO ADD SIDEWALK SHED WORK AT SIDEWALK, IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT-CO APPLICATION #: B00943581. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Signed-off
2024-04-302025-04-30B00943581-S2
DOB NOW
Plumbing
SUBMIT PLUMBING WORK ON 1ST ~ 4TH FLOOR, PENTHOUSE, ROOF & OPEN SPACE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT-CO APPLICATION #B00943581-I1.
Signed-off
2024-03-072024-10-09B00943581-S3
DOB NOW
Support of Excavation
Proposed SOE work on cellar and open space, in conjuction with ALT1 application #B00943581-I1.
Signed-off
2024-02-212025-02-21B00943581-S4
DOB NOW
Foundation
Proposed foundation construction filing with ALT-CO NB application # B00943581-I1. For a 5-story new concrete building with brick facade.
Signed-off
2024-02-212025-02-21B00943581-S4
DOB NOW
Earth Work
Proposed foundation construction filing with ALT-CO NB application # B00943581-I1. For a 5-story new concrete building with brick facade.
Signed-off
2024-02-152025-02-15B00943581-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
CONVERT EXISTING 1-FAMILY TO 8-FAMILY WITH HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT. OBTAIN NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
Permit Issued
2024-02-142025-02-14B00943581-S5
DOB NOW
Structural
Proposed structural construction filing with ALT-CO NB application # B00943581-I1. For a 5-story new concrete building with brick facade.
Signed-off
2024-01-092025-01-09B00943581-S1
DOB NOW
Construction Fence
PROPOSED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE WORK AT OSP. OUTSIDE OF FRONT PROPERTY LINE BUT WITHIN 3 FEET OF PROPERTY LINE. AND INSTALL ON REAR PROPERTY LINE. IN CONJ
Signed-off

Showing 12 of 16 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Resolved
IN VIOLATION · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2024-02-29CLASS - 2AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RESPONDING A COMPLAINT, I OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION FENCE TO ENCLOSE JOB SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS NOT MAINTAINED AS PER CODE. THERE IS MISSING VIEWING PANELS INCLUDING 10$1,000 / $0 / $1,00039526022K
Resolved
ADMIT/IN-VIO · CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED
2017-09-19CLASS - 2WORK W/OUT A PERMIT. HOME OWNER ERECTED A STEEL SHED @ THE LEGAL DRIVEWAY TO CREATE A CARPORT IN FRONT OF EXISTING 2 CAR GARAGE, NO PERMIT FOUND ON DOB RECORDS. REM: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF APPROVED BY DOB.$830 / $830 / $035236866J

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 10

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 #
Unpaid balance
DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION
2024-02-29Dept. Of BuildingsJOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED OR MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO SECTION131-44 40TH ROAD 2ND FLOOR FLU$1,000 / $0 / $1,000039526022K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-11-20Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1STC O MGMT$300 / $300 / $00803680204
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-11-20Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STC O MGMT$300 / $300 / $00803680213
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-11-08Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET654 JEFFERSON LLC$50 / $50 / $0049333178Z
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2022-12-23Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSREED MELVIN$25 / $25 / $0047692718M
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2021-11-03Dept Of TransportationDEFACEMENT OF ROADWAY OR SIDEWALKMELVIN$750 / $557 / $00208002310
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO
2017-09-19Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITMELVIN REED$830 / $830 / $0035236866J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-01-14Sanitation DeptLOOSE RUBBISHMELVIN$100 / $100 / —044940492J
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2008-01-18Sanitation RecyclingRECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLESMELVIN$25 / $25 / —040111238K
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2003-10-17$25 / $25 / —0138002087

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

311 requests (last 12 months) 4

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
2026-07-28DOHMHRodent – Condition Attracting RodentsClosed2026-07-29
2026-07-01DOHMHRodent – Condition Attracting RodentsClosed2026-07-24
2026-06-30DSNYDirty Condition – TrashClosed2026-07-01
2026-06-30DSNYDirty Condition – TrashClosed2026-07-01

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

Nearby properties

On Jefferson Ave

Same tax block (1656)

All properties on Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn · All of Brooklyn 11221 (Bedford-Stuyvesant (East))

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