685 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216
BBL 3012310066 (Borough 3, Block 1231, Lot 66) · BIN 3031146 · Last updated: · Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) · ZIP 11216
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
685 Park Place (Brooklyn, NY 11216; tax lot BBL 3012310066) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1901, on a 2,533 sq ft lot zoned R5B. City tax records list the owner as GRANT, KARLENE D; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated March 3, 2008 at $10 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,660,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows three active ECB violations and 17 open HPD violations. There was one 311 request 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
- GRANT, KARLENE D
- Building class
- B1 · Two-family home, brick
- Year built · units
- 1901 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,533 sq ft · R5B
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,660,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $10 · 2008-03-03
- BBL
- 3012310066
- BIN
- 3031146
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 3Active ECB violations
- 17Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “685 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (BBL 3012310066)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/685-park-place-3012310066. 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)
- GRANT, KARLENE DThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1901Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 2
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,533 sq ft (19.33 ft × 131 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,150 sq ft
- Zoning
- R5BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.24 built / 1.50 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 3012310066 (Borough 3, Block 1231, Lot 66) · BIN 3031146BBL 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 2026-11-07; 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)
- $1,660,000The 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
- $99,600The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $26,753Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,660,000 | $99,600 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,906,000 | $114,360 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,165,000 | $129,900 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
Sales & deed history 10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-28 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ferguson, Simeon | Grant, Karlene D | 2013072300084001 |
| 2008-03-03 | DEED | $10 | Grant, Karlene D | Ferguson, Simeon | 2008032600212001 |
| 2006-10-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ferguson, Simeon | Grant, Karlene D | 2006102000890001 |
| 2003-10-08 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ferguson, Robert H; Ferguson, Simeon | Ferguson, Simeon | 2004030900581001 |
| 2002-10-01 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ferguson, Simeon | Ferguson, Robert H; Ferguson, Simeon | FT_3140008884714 |
| 1998-08-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ferguson, Simeon; Creighton, Thomasina | Ferguson, Simeon | FT_3400006329940 |
| 1988-06-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Gerguson, Michael/Aka; Ferguson, Michael | Creighton, Thomasina | FT_3860001399886 |
| 1984-05-21 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Creighton, Thomasina | Gerguson, Michael | FT_3420001035942 |
| 1975-06-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Loiseau Lucienne; Loiseau Gerard | Ferguson Simeon G; Creighton Thomasina | BK_7530078501998 |
| 1969-10-29 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Allison Roosevelt; Allison Ethel | Loiseau Lucienne; Loiseau Gerard | BK_6930037201004 |
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 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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) 3 active of 3
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2010-05-27 | CLASS - 2 | RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED OF NUMBER OF FAMILIES. NOTED: AT WALK IN LEVEL CLASS "A" APT CREATED 2 BDRMS, FULL KIT, GAS STOVE, 3 PC BATH. WALK IN LVL IS PART | $1,200 / $1,200 / $0 | 34852925N |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2010-05-27 | CLASS - 2 | 4A,15,21B,32A,38,50A,50B,50D,50E,50F,50G,50H,50I. 50A- CEILING ABOVE BOILER MUST BE FIRE PROOF. 50B- CEILING ABOVE OIL TANK MUST BE FIRE PROOF 50D- MUST PIPE DOWN RELIEF VALVE. 50E- SMOKE PIPE MUST HAVE SOLID S | $2,500 / $500 / $0 | 32068420X |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2010-05-27 | CLASS - 1 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT WALK IN LEVEL HAS MOLD, HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE THROUGHOUT BATHROOM, FLOOR SLOPED AND ROTTED, ALSO EXPOSED WIRES AND ELECTRICAL. BEING USED AS AN ILLE | $1,000 / $1,000 / $0 | 34837799X |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 14
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 | 2022-10-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE | GRANT KARLENE D | $80 / $80 / $0 | 047458589J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2017-06-02 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | GRANT | $100 / $100 / $0 | 0195772152 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2015-10-13 | Sanitation Dept | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | GRANT | — / — / — | 041489833X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-04-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | 1096 ATLANTIC OPERATING | $75 / $0 / $0 | 042213531J |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-04-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | A S AUTO SERVICE CENTER | $100 / $0 / $0 | 042213789R |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-04-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | 1096 ATLANTIC OPERATING | $75 / $0 / $0 | 042213530H |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-04-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | 1096 ATLANTIC OPERATING | $75 / $0 / $0 | 042213533N |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2012-04-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ILLEGAL PLACEMENT POSTERS STICKERS ON WINDSHIELDS WIPERS ON VEHICLES | A S AUTO SERVICE CENTER | $100 / $0 / $0 | 042213793J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2010-05-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | RESIDENCE ALTER FOR OCCUP AS DWELLING FOR MORE THAN LEGALLY APPROVED | FERGUSON | $1,200 / $1,200 / — | 034852925N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2010-05-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER | FERGUSON | $1,000 / $1,000 / — | 034837799X |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2010-05-27 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILER | FERGUSON | $2,500 / $500 / $0 | 032068420X |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2009-08-24 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES 2ND VIOLATION | FERGUSON SIMEON | $50 / $50 / — | 042042672J |
Showing 12 of 14 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
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.
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 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 17 open of 17
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-09-09 | B | 2010-09-09 | 2 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-09-09 | B | 2010-09-09 | 2 | SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... APPROX 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-05-13 | B | 2010-05-13 | 2 | SECTION 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... 20SQFT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-02-19 | B | 2010-02-19 | 3 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-02-19 | B | 2010-02-19 | 3 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-02-19 | B | 2010-02-19 | 3 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING CERAMIC TILE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-02-19 | B | 2010-02-19 | 3 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2010-02-19 | A | 2010-02-19 | 3 | SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-04-07 | B | 2009-04-07 | 3 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SADDLE, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-04-06 | B | 2009-04-06 | 3 | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GASKET BOTTOM DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-04-06 | B | 2009-04-06 | 3 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ( MICE ) LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-04-06 | B | 2009-04-06 | 3 | SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ( ROACHES ) LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2009-01-09 | C | 2009-01-09 | 2 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-08-13 | C | 2008-08-13 | SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES AT 1ST STORY APT. | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2008-08-13 | B | 2008-08-13 | SECTION 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 M.D.LAW-FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE CONVERSION FROM A PRIVATE DWELLING TO MULTIPLE DWELLING USE IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO LAWFUL OCCUPANCY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2006-07-03 | B | 2006-07-03 | GRFL | SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT GRFL |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2006-07-03 | A | 2006-07-03 | GRFL | SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT GRFL |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
311 requests (last 12 months) 1
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.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | DPR | Damaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down | In Progress | — |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
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