74 Barbey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
BBL 3039200027 (Borough 3, Block 3920, Lot 27) · BIN 3086888 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
74 Barbey Street (Brooklyn, NY 11207; tax lot BBL 3039200027) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1920, on a 1,950 sq ft lot zoned R4. City tax records list the owner as USUNOBUN, BENJAMIN; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 22, 2010 lists a price of $350,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $752,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 10 active ECB violations, two open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- USUNOBUN, BENJAMIN
- Building class
- B9 · Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,950 sq ft · R4
- Market value (DOF)
- $752,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $350,000 · 2010-07-22
- BBL
- 3039200027
- BIN
- 3086888
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 10Active ECB violations
- 2Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “74 Barbey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (BBL 3039200027)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/74-barbey-street-3039200027. 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)
- USUNOBUN, BENJAMINThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneousThe 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
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 1,950 sq ft (20 ft × 97.5 ft)
- Building floor area
- 1,818 sq ft
- Zoning
- R4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.93 built / 1.00 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 3039200027 (Borough 3, Block 3920, Lot 27) · BIN 3086888BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $752,000The 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
- $45,120The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $32,248Assessed 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 | $752,000 | $45,120 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $712,000 | $42,720 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $837,000 | $50,220 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-07-22 | DEED | $350,000 | Smith Vilmenay, Kim; Lounice Smith, Jannice | Usunobun, Benjamin | 2010082100084001 |
| 1990-12-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Smith, Jennifer; Smith, Elgin | Smith, Jennifer | FT_3870001600487 |
| 1977-05-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Kozak Myron S | Smith Elgin; Smith Jennifer | BK_7730091800577 |
| 1972-01-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Pikulowych Prokip | Kozak Myron S | BK_7230053201881 |
| 1969-08-18 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Tarter Theresa; Tarter Frank | Pikulowych Prolip | BK_6930035501014 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-07
DOB job filings 1 open of 1
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 · 2011-09-02 | 320227811 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2010-10-14 | $14,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-02 | 2012-02-23 | 320227811 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2011-06-20 | 2012-06-19 | 320227811 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2011-02-11 | 2011-07-19 | 320227811 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; data as of 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; data as of 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 10 active of 12
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 | 2015-11-24 | CLASS - 3 | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOTED: THE DISTRICT IS A 4 GENERAL RESIDENCE.OBSERVED: 1-THERE IS NO DRIVEWAY AT FRONT OF PREMISES 2- A VEHICLE INFINITI QX56 SUV BEIGE PLAE-GGM-3923 | $150 / $150 / $0 | 35154935P |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2005-08-16 | Non-Hazardous | B4A/19B/38/50A/50B/50C/50D. 50A NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON FEED WATER LINE. (50B) PIPE SAFETY OR RELIEF DISCHARGE DOWN NO THREADED END. 50C FLUE PIPE NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO CHIMNEY. 50D NO PLUMBING PERMIT TO INS | $350 / $369 / $0 | 32048304K |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2006-08-05 | Hazardous | NO ACCESS. VIOL WRITTEN BASED UPON NO RECORDS OF CORRECTION FOR ECB #34485893X FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT AT CELLAR FOR PARTITIONS & PLUMBING. REMEDY: COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONERS ORDERS. CALL BORO AT 7188023685 FOR INSP | $5,000 / $5,049 / $0 | 34528996X |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2005-08-23 | Non-Hazardous | B4B 19B/50F 50A 50B 50C 50D 50E 50A FLAMABLE DOOR WITH 10"OF OPEN FLAME 50B SAFETY VALVE NOT PIPED DOWN. 50C FLUE PIPE ENTERING BASE OF CHIMNEY NOT PROPERLY SEALED 50D NO SYPHON ON STEAM GAUGE. 50E NO CHECK | $800 / $844 / $0 | 32047106P |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2005-03-03 | Non-Hazardous | OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE BLDG. DEPT.:NOTE:DOB COMPUTER REOCRDS INDICATE RESIDENCE TO BE A 2 FMAILY DWELLING, NOW CELLAR ILLEGALLY ALTERD & OCCUPIED AS A CLASS A APT.WITH FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS | $800 / $844 / $0 | 34463424X |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2005-01-24 | Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: HAVING ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS IN CELLAR CREATING ONE CLASS A APARTMENT WITH ONE 3PC. BATHROOM, KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE, LIVING ROOM AND ONE FURNISH BEDROOM. REMEDY | $800 / $856 / $0 | 34463401N |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2007-05-31 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT THE VIOLATING CONDITION OF ECB #34485893X & 34463401N IN THAT PARTITIONS HAVEBEEN ERECTED IN THE CELLAR ALONG W/ THE RUNNING OF WATER,WASTE & GAS | $5,000 / $6,516 / $0 | 34576587L |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2005-07-29 | Hazardous | RESIDENCE ALTERED OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES.TWO FAMILY LEGAL NOTED:CLASS A APT IN CELLARWITH A FULL KITCHEN AND A 3PC BATHROOM LIVINGROOM AND BEDROOM CREATING | $3,050 / $3,149 / $0 | 34485892Y |
| Active Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2005-03-03 | Non-Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG:NOTE AT THE FRONT SOUTHERN CORNER THE DOWN-SPOUT IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE STORM DRAIN. REMEDY: CONNECT DOWN-SPOUT TO STORM DRAIN. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34463425H |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2006-08-05 | Hazardous | NO ACCESS. VIOL WRITTEN BASED UPON NO RECORDS OF CORRECTION FOR ECB #34463401N FOR WORK W/O A PERMIT AT CELLAR FOR PARTITIONS, PLUMBING & GAS LINES. REMEDY: COMPLY W/ COMMISSIONERS ORDER.CALL BORO AT 7188023685 | $5,000 / $5,049 / $0 | 34528995Y |
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2005-07-29 | Hazardous | WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:CELLAR CLASS A APT 3 PC BATHROOM A FULL KITCHEN ERECTED INTERIOR WALL PARTITION CREATING ROOM'S LIVINGROOM AND BEDROOM.REMEDY:OBTAIN A PERMIT | $800 / $826 / $0 | 34485893X |
| Active Hearing: DEFAULT · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED | 2007-01-06 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO COMPLY W/ AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER TO CORRECT THE VIOL CONDITION OF ECB #34485893X & 34463401N IN THAT PARTITIONS HAVE BEEN ERECTED IN THE CELLAR ALONG W/ THE RUNNING OF PLUMING SYSTEMS & GAS LIN | $5,000 / $6,743 / $0 | 34556358J |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 17
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2026-03-03 | Sanitation Others | RECYC PLACED FOR COLLECTION W NON-RECYC 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | USUNOBUN BENJAMIN | $25 / $0 / $25 | 049594545R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2021-04-17 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | USUNOBUN BENJAMIN | $100 / $100 / $0 | 047058390J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2015-11-24 | Dept. Of Buildings | VIOLATION OF PARKING REGULATIONS IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT | BENJAMIN USUNOBUU | $150 / $150 / — | 035154935P |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2014-12-16 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS | USUNOBUN | $25 / $25 / — | 041434324J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2012-09-18 | Sanitation Recycling | LOOSE RUBBISH | USUNOBUN | $130 / $130 / — | 040505332Z |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2012-03-27 | Sanitation Dept | FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPES MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITS | USUNOBUN | $25 / $25 / — | 041845915H |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-05-31 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT | SMITH | $5,000 / $6,516 / — | 034576587L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2007-01-06 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT | SMITH | $5,000 / $6,743 / — | 034556358J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2006-08-05 | $5,000 / $5,049 / — | 034528996X | |||
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT | 2006-08-05 | $5,000 / $5,049 / — | 034528995Y | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2005-08-23 | $800 / $844 / — | 032047106P | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2005-08-16 | $350 / $369 / — | 032048304K |
Showing 12 of 17 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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; data as of 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 2 open of 2
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 · 2007-06-06 | B | 2007-06-06 | SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE .. , CELLAR | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2007-06-06 | B | 2007-06-06 | SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS .. , CELLAR |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 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; data as of 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; data as of 2026-11-07
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