# 698 4th Avenue, Sunset Park (West), Brooklyn, NY 11232

BBL 3006420037 · Block 642 · Lot 37 · BIN 3009298  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/698-4th-avenue-3006420037  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 698 4ave

## Summary

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 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off and six active DOB violations (three BIS violations and three DOB NOW safety 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “698 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 (BBL 3006420037)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/698-4th-avenue-3006420037. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Sunset Park (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11232: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11232

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 700 4th Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/700-4th-avenue-3006420038
- 696 4th Avenue (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/696-4th-avenue-3006420034
- 702 4th Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/702-4th-avenue-3006420039
- 704 4th Avenue (74 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/704-4th-avenue-3006420040
- 706 4th Avenue (110 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/706-4th-avenue-3006420041
- 686 4th Avenue (144 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/686-4th-avenue-3006390042
- 168 21st Street (43 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/168-21st-street-3006420033
- 166 21st Street (66 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/166-21st-street-3006420032

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: PHILIP V LEONE
- Building class: S2 – Mixed-use: two-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1935
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 1,500 sq ft · Building area: 2,760 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-2D
- 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 $2,236,000, assessed value $134,160, tax class 1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-10-22 from RUVOLO, ANTHONY; RUVOLO, ELAINE to LEONE, JOSEPHINE; LEONE, PHILIP V, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-03-26 from SMIRCICH, MAE to RUVOLO, ANTHONY; RUVOLO, ELAINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-03-26 from RUVOLO, ANTHONY to RUVOLO, ELAINE; RUVOLO, ANTHONY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-03-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-03-26 from CORACI, AGNES to RUVOLO, ANTHONY; RUVOLO, ELAINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-23 from LETIZIA, JUDY to RUVOLO, ANTHONY; RUVOLO, ELAINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-23 from LETIZIA, PHILLIP to RUVOLO, ANTHONY; RUVOLO, ELAINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-23 from PHILLIPS, CECELIA to RUVOLO, ANTHONY; RUVOLO, ELAINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-23 from WAHBY, MARIA to RUVOLO, ANTHONY; ROVOLO, ELAINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-04-18 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-04-18 from 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 to THE CITY OFNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEWY ORK; THE CITY OF NEW  YORK; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2895 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1973-04-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1973-04-19 from RUVOLO PETER (EXECUTOR OF) to SMIRCICH MAE; CORACI AGNES; LETIZIA LENA; RUVOLO ANTHONY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-16 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320759540 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXISTING MIXED USED BUILDING. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS,USE OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2024-03-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00943782-I1: General Construction — Proposed minor interior renovation of existing commercial space. No change in occupancy, use or egress.. Issued 2024-03-19, expires 2024-06-29. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-01-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00943782-S1: Plumbing — Plumbing aplication to install two new commercial sinks, and water and sanitary service for four pedicure chairs.. Issued 2024-01-05, expires 2024-03-16. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-11-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00943782-I1: General Construction — Proposed minor interior renovation of existing commercial space. No change in occupancy, use or egress.. Issued 2023-11-15, expires 2024-02-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2013-09-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320903812: Sign. Issued 2013-09-23, expires 2014-09-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-06-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320759540: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-06-12, expires 2013-12-06. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 022417LBLVIO11872: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 030315LBLVIO06452: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 030315LBLVIO06453: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-24 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 022417LBLVIO11872 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030315LBLVIO06452 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030315LBLVIO06453 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT |

1 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3006420037/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dead Animal – Raccoon. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dead Animal – Raccoon. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dead Animal – Raccoon. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Bike Lane. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 PHILIP V LEONE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1998-10-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1998-10-22). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1998-10-22 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1998-10-22). | 636b-3b5g |

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