# 75 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3027620021 · Block 2762 · Lot 21 · BIN 3397240, 3068818  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/75-devoe-street-3027620021  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 81 Devoe St; 8180/2 Devoe St

## Summary

75 Devoe Street (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3027620021) is a public assembly or cultural building (building class P8: place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)), built around 1930, on a 11,875 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,682,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were eight 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint 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, “75 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3027620021)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/75-devoe-street-3027620021. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Building class: P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 0 total
- Lot area: 11,875 sq ft · Building area: 4,800 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,682,000, assessed value $756,900, tax class 4
- 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.

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300589931 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE BURNER ON EXISTING BOILER. INSTA LL NEW GAS SERVICE, METER AND P PING. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2025-05-15 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01204872-I1: Support of Excavation — PROPOSED TO FILE SOE PLANS REQUIRED FOR WATERPROOFING ON EXTERIOR OF EXISTING FOUNDATION.. Issued 2025-05-15, expires 2025-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-05-06 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01204872-I1: Support of Excavation — PROPOSED TO FILE SOE PLANS REQUIRED FOR WATERPROOFING ON EXTERIOR OF EXISTING FOUNDATION.. Issued 2025-05-06, expires 2025-12-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-05-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321995427: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2024-05-30, expires 2025-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2024-05-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00224508-I1: Structural — remove existing dunnage on portion of roof. Create new opening in roof. Install new dunnage, install framing for enclosure of new RTU on rook. No change to use…. Issued 2024-05-28, expires 2025-05-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-05-28 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00223503-I1: Mechanical Systems — removal of existing HVAC systems including all ductwork, diffusers, piping and controls. Installation of new HVAC system including AC and RTU units, ductwork.,…. Issued 2024-05-28, expires 2025-05-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-05-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00225298-I1: Plumbing — new interior gas piping for new rtu with connection to existing incoming 2 inch service. Revised to illustrate existing gas piping distribution to existing equ…. Issued 2024-05-02, expires 2025-04-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-04-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00224508-I1: Structural — remove existing dunnage on portion of roof. Create new opening in roof. Install new dunnage, install framing for enclosure of new RTU on rook. No change to use…. Issued 2024-04-22, expires 2025-04-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2024-04-22 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00223503-I1: Mechanical Systems — removal of existing HVAC systems including all ductwork, diffusers, piping and controls. Installation of new HVAC system including AC and RTU units, ductwork.,…. Issued 2024-04-22, expires 2025-04-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-05-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321995427: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-05-09, expires 2024-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2023-05-02 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00225298-I1: Plumbing — new interior gas piping for new rtu with connection to existing incoming 2 inch service. Revised to illustrate existing gas piping distribution to existing equ…. Issued 2023-05-02, expires 2024-05-02. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-04-18 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00224508-I1: Structural — remove existing dunnage on portion of roof. Create new opening in roof. Install new dunnage, install framing for enclosure of new RTU on rook. No change to use…. Issued 2023-04-18, expires 2024-04-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-04-12 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00223503-I1: Mechanical Systems — removal of existing HVAC systems including all ductwork, diffusers, piping and controls. Installation of new HVAC system including AC and RTU units, ductwork.,…. Issued 2023-04-12, expires 2024-04-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-04-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321995427: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2023-04-11, expires 2023-05-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2021-10-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00536016-I1: Structural — Repair to non-load bearing brick walls at front yard and new wheelchair ramp at side/rear yard. (No change of use, egress or occupancy). Issued 2021-10-05, expires 2022-05-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-07-29 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00535928-I1: General Construction — Repair to non-load bearing brick walls at front yard and new wheelchair ramp at side/rear yard. (No change of use, egress or occupancy). Issued 2021-07-29, expires 2022-05-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2016-03-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320453255: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2016-03-23, expires 2017-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320453255: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2015-11-05, expires 2016-03-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-11-17 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320453255: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2014-11-17, expires 2015-11-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320453255: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2013-04-01, expires 2014-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 22. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3027620021/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): DOB SUMMONS ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DUE TO CRACKED AND MISSING BRICKS AND MORTAR JOINTS AT EXPOSURE 3 FACAD. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB A. Unpaid balance $220. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-01 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: NOISE FROM CIRCULATION DEVICE IN EXCESS OF 42 DB A -2ND. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Sign - Missing – Stop. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Air Conditioner/Ventilation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Air Conditioner/Ventilation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Smoking or Vaping – Sign Inadequate. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Air Conditioner/Ventilation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-17 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOHMH: Rodent – Rat Sighting. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability. | 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 BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY. | 64uk-42ks |

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