8120 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
BBL 3059960048 (Borough 3, Block 5996, Lot 48) · BIN 3151630 · Last updated:
Also recorded in city data as: 279 82 St · 8122 3 Ave · 8120-8122 3 Ave
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
8120 3rd Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11209; tax lot BBL 3059960048) is a 10-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1931, on a 2,933 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as CHROSTOWSKI, JOZEF. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $692,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and one open HPD violation. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and two HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- CHROSTOWSKI, JOZEF
- Building class
- C7 · Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built · units
- 1931 · 10 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,933 sq ft · R6B
- Market value (DOF)
- $692,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3059960048
- BIN
- 3151630
- 1Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 1Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “8120 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209 (BBL 3059960048)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/8120-3rd-avenue-3059960048. 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)
- CHROSTOWSKI, JOZEFThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with storesThe 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
- 1931Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 10 residential / 12 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,933 sq ft (29.33 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 8,960 sq ft (incl. 1,120 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- R6B, C1-3, BRThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district; the overlay (C1/C2…) allows local retail on residential blocks.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 3.05 built / 2.00 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 3059960048 (Borough 3, Block 5996, Lot 48) · BIN 3151630BBL 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 2026-11-06; 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)
- $692,000The 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
- $311,400The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $288,000Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $692,000 | $311,400 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $670,000 | $301,500 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $631,000 | $283,950 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-04 | DEED, LE | $0 / not stated | Chrostowski, Jozef; Chrostowski, Jadwiga | Gregory K. Chrostowski, As Trustee; Renee Hopke, As Trustee; Jozef And Jadwiga Chrostowski Trust; Mark Chrostowski, As Trustee | 2015081301566001 |
| 1980-08-06 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Ramberg Gisela; Ramberg Erik | Chrostowski Jadwiga; Chrostowski Jozef | BK_8030117700890 |
| 1967-12-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Armstrong Isabel; Arida Isabel; Kalesh Ned | Ramberg Gisela; Ramberg Erik | BK_6730059500202 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 1 open of 8
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 - PARTIAL JOB · 1999-11-23 | 300956311 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1999-11-09 | $2,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2023-04-03 | B08029633-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2023-04-02 | $25,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2023-04-05 | B08029633-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-11-01 | $25,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2022-09-30 | B08004212-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-09-30 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2023-04-17 | B08004200-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-09-15 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2023-04-17 | B08004212-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-09-15 | $1,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-11-07 | 321564160 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2019-10-11 | $6,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2003-09-23 | 301624972 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2003-08-12 | — |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-04 | 2023-11-04 | B08029633-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction Repair and Rebuild parapet wall at front and side and 44 Brick lintel Repair as indicated in plan. | Signed-off |
| 2022-09-15 | 2023-09-15 | B08004212-I1 DOB NOW | Supported Scaffold PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRE | Signed-off |
| 2022-09-15 | 2023-09-15 | B08004200-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC B | Signed-off |
| 2019-10-11 | 2020-02-20 | 321564160 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-08-13 | 2004-01-21 | 301624972 BIS | Alteration / Curb cut | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2003-08-13 | 2004-01-21 | 301624972 BIS | Alteration / Curb cut | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1999-11-23 | 2000-09-09 | 300956311 BIS | Equipment work / Fire suppression | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 1 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 | 1998-05-04 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V050498LL629115846 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2001-02-27 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*022701LL629122852 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 2000-02-07 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*020700LL629123261 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1999-03-16 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*031699LL629122964 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 25
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 | 2026-04-18 | Sanitation Others | FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1ST | CHROSTOWSKI JOZEF | $100 / $100 / $0 | 049671550H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2026-04-18 | Sanitation Others | RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYC 9+ DWELLING UNITS | CHROSTOWSKI JOZEF | $100 / $100 / $0 | 049671551J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-08-09 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | CHROSTOWSKI JOZEF | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049326076M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2023-04-22 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | CHROSTOWSKI JOZEF | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047420369Y |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2016-07-05 | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | CHROSTOWSKI | $100 / $100 / — | 0192016660 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2014-12-20 | Sanitation Dept | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | CHROSTOWSKI | $100 / $100 / — | 041597347Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2013-05-18 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | RONNIE'S NAIL & SPA INC | $100 / $100 / — | 041515633H |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2012-12-31 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | LOOSE RUBBISH | CHROSTOWKSI | $100 / $100 / — | 0170541580 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-12-29 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTION | CHROSTOWSKI | $25 / $25 / — | 041821344R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2007-03-28 | $25 / $25 / — | 041030514J | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2005-06-12 | $100 / $100 / — | 0148298123 | |||
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2004-09-25 | $25 / $25 / — | 0144168934 |
Showing 12 of 25 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.
- HPD building ID
- 128165
- Last registered
- 2025-12-10
- Registration valid until
- 2026-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individualowner | Jozef Chrostowski | Staten Island, Ny | |
| Sitemanager | Jozef Chrostowski |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD housing-code violations 1 open of 15
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 Certified Late · 2009-11-16 | B | 2009-09-01 | 1B | SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 2 STY SOUTH APT 1B POTRANSKA , SECTION '' '' |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-12-11 | I | 2025-11-18 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-08-04 | A | 2025-06-05 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2025-08-04 | A | 2024-04-03 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2024-01-31 | I | 2023-11-17 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-04-11 | A | 2023-03-17 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-16 | I | 2022-11-07 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-04-11 | A | 2022-02-18 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-16 | I | 2022-02-18 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2022-11-16 | I | 2021-04-05 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-04-11 | A | 2021-04-05 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-01-08 | I | 2017-11-15 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-01-08 | I | 2016-11-01 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-01-08 | I | 2015-10-06 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE | |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2018-01-08 | I | 2015-02-05 | §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD complaints 2
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-14 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed |
| 2024-02-04 | CLOSE | BLDG | Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the co |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-02-24 |
| 2025-12-04 | DPR | Damaged Tree – Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down | Closed | 2025-12-05 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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- 8117 3rd Avenue (one open item)
- 8116 3rd Avenue
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- 8115 3rd Avenue (two open items)
- 8114 3rd Avenue (one open item)
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- 8102 3rd Avenue (two open items)
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- 205 82nd Street
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- 220 81st Street (three open items)
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- 230 81st Street (one open item)
- 240 81st Street (two open items)
- 244 81st Street
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