698 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232
BBL 3006420037 (Borough 3, Block 642, Lot 37) · BIN 3009298 · Last updated: · Sunset Park (West) · ZIP 11232
Also recorded in city data as: 698 4ave
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
698 4th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11232; tax lot BBL 3006420037) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S2: mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office), built around 1935, on a 1,500 sq ft lot zoned M1-2D. City tax records list the owner as PHILIP V LEONE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,236,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and three active DOB violations. There were 11 311 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
- PHILIP V LEONE
- Building class
- S2 · Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built · units
- 1935 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,500 sq ft · M1-2D
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,236,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3006420037
- BIN
- 3009298
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 3Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “698 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 (BBL 3006420037)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/698-4th-avenue-3006420037. 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)
- PHILIP V LEONEThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- S2 – Mixed-use: two-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
- 1935Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 3 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,500 sq ft (25 ft × 60 ft)
- Building floor area
- 2,760 sq ft (incl. 911 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- M1-2DThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Manufacturing district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.84 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 3006420037 (Borough 3, Block 642, Lot 37) · BIN 3009298BBL 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 2026-11-08; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,236,000The 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
- $134,160The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $35,354Assessed 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 | $2,236,000 | $134,160 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,700,000 | $102,000 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,838,000 | $110,280 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ruvolo, Anthony; Ruvolo, Elaine | Leone, Josephine; Leone, Philip V | FT_3880006493588 |
| 1985-03-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Smircich, Mae | Ruvolo, Anthony; Ruvolo, Elaine | FT_3290001080229 |
| 1985-03-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ruvolo, Anthony | Ruvolo, Elaine; Ruvolo, Anthony | FT_3280001080228 |
| 1985-03-26 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Coraci, Agnes | Ruvolo, Anthony; Ruvolo, Elaine | FT_3330001080233 |
| 1985-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Letizia, Judy | Ruvolo, Anthony; Ruvolo, Elaine | FT_3320001080232 |
| 1985-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Letizia, Phillip | Ruvolo, Anthony; Ruvolo, Elaine | FT_3300001080230 |
| 1985-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Phillips, Cecelia | Ruvolo, Anthony; Ruvolo, Elaine | FT_3310001080231 |
| 1985-01-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wahby, Maria | Ruvolo, Anthony; Rovolo, Elaine | FT_3270001080227 |
| 1979-04-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2895 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finacne Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finanace Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiannce Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of City Of New York; Administrator Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Admin; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York `; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of Th City Of New York; Commissioenr Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fne Wyork; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Finace Of The City Of New York; Finance Administrator Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Fiance Of The City Of New York | The City Ofnew York; The City Of Newy Ork; The City Of New York; The City Of New York; City Of Ny | BK_7930106700274 |
| 1973-04-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ruvolo Peter (Executor Of) | Smircich Mae; Coraci Agnes; Letizia Lena; Ruvolo Anthony | BK_7330062700709 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 1 open of 3
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 · 2013-06-12 | 320759540 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2013-05-16 | $20,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-04-16 | B00943782-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-11-14 | $3,600 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2024-04-16 | B00943782-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-11-08 | $20,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-06-29 | B00943782-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Proposed minor interior renovation of existing commercial space. No change in occupancy, use or egress. | Signed-off |
| 2024-01-05 | 2024-03-16 | B00943782-S1 DOB NOW | Plumbing Plumbing aplication to install two new commercial sinks, and water and sanitary service for four pedicure chairs. | Signed-off |
| 2023-11-15 | 2024-02-04 | B00943782-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Proposed minor interior renovation of existing commercial space. No change in occupancy, use or egress. | Signed-off |
| 2013-09-23 | 2014-09-23 | 320903812 BIS | Sign | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2013-06-12 | 2013-12-06 | 320759540 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 3 active of 4
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).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2017-02-24 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT | V022417LBLVIO11872 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V030315LBLVIO06452 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2015-03-03 | LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT | V030315LBLVIO06453 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2013-11-20 | AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE | FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION | V*112013AEUHAZ100127 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-22 | CLASS - 2 | GORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.NOTE: ON 1ST FL (3) NEW STEEL IBEAMS HAVE BEEN INSTALLEDAT REAR OF BLDG. I-BEAM ARE NOT ON DRAWINGS.*SEE DRAWINGS WITH RED STA | $250 / $250 / $0 | 35002303Y |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-22 | CLASS - 1 | WORK W/O PERMIT. NOTE 1ST FLR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. I OBSERVED NEW PIPING DONE TO 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM DRAIN NEW BLACK PIPE HAS BEEN CHANGED W/O A PERMIT. THE STEAM LINES HAS BEEN REMOVED WITH GAS LINE ALSO.THEY | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35002304X |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2013-08-22 | CLASS - 1 | ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT: NOTED:AT APPRX 3:40PM I OBSERVED ALL NEWELECTRICAL WORK DONE ON THE 1ST FLR & BASEMENT W/O A PERMIT.NEW OUTLETS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.WORK IS APPROX 65% COMPLETE. | $800 / $800 / $0 | 35002305H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 11
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 PAID IN FULL | 2021-01-20 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | PHILIP V LEONE | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047073346H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED | 2013-08-22 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTS | JABUS BUILDING CORP | $250 / $250 / — | 035002303Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-08-22 | Dept. Of Buildings | ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | PHILIP V LEONE | $800 / $800 / — | 035002305H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2013-08-22 | Dept. Of Buildings | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT | PHILIP V. LEONE | $800 / $800 / — | 035002304X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2009-07-27 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | LEONE | $25 / $25 / — | 041972561L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2005-01-03 | $25 / $25 / — | 0144969826 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2004-01-10 | — / — / — | 0138883333 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2004-01-09 | — / — / — | 0138881234 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-11-23 | $50 / $100 / — | 0126464892 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-10-27 | $50 / $50 / — | 0110247648 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2001-07-16 | $50 / $50 / — | 0123182281 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
311 requests (last 12 months) 11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-10-26 |
| 2026-10-22 | DSNY | Dead Animal – Raccoon | Closed | 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-10-22 | DSNY | Dead Animal – Raccoon | Closed | 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-10-22 | DSNY | Dead Animal – Raccoon | Closed | 2026-10-22 |
| 2026-03-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-03-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-03-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-03-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-03-23 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation | Closed | 2026-03-23 |
| 2026-03-07 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane | Closed | 2026-03-07 |
Showing 10 of 11 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
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 Sunset Park (West): Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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