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85 Downing Street, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3019830001 (Borough 3, Block 1983, Lot 1) · BIN 3056865 · Last updated: · Prospect Heights · ZIP 11238

Summary · as of November 9, 2026

85 Downing Street (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3019830001) is a two-family home (building class B3: two-family home converted from one-family), built around 1874, on a 2,020 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as BURCH, ELIZABETH; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 15, 2022 lists a price of $2,800,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,465,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, four open HPD violations and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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
BURCH, ELIZABETH
Building class
B3 · Two-family home converted from one-family
Year built · units
1874 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,020 sq ft · R6B
Market value (DOF)
$3,465,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$2,800,000 · 2022-02-15
BBL
3019830001
BIN
3056865

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “85 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3019830001)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/85-downing-street-3019830001. 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)
BURCH, ELIZABETHThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
B3 – Two-family home converted from one-familyThe 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
1874Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2024.
Floors
3
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,020 sq ft (20 ft × 101 ft)
Building floor area
3,200 sq ft
Zoning
R6BThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
1.58 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).
Historic district
Clinton Hill Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
Identifiers
BBL 3019830001 (Borough 3, Block 1983, Lot 1) · BIN 3056865BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09; 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)
$3,465,000The 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
$207,900The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$59,710Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$3,465,000$207,9001
2026Final$3,270,000$196,2001
2025Final$3,122,000$187,3201

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-09

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.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2022-02-15DEED$2,800,000Von Karais, Benedikta KaraislBurch, Elizabeth2022022301086001
2007-06-29DEED$1,310,000Brown, Jack IiiVon Karais, Benedikta Karaisl2007071700854001
1999-12-13DEED$0 / not statedCharles, LeanoraBrown, Jack A 111FT_3300007204730

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-09

DOB job filings 5 open of 18

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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-07-02
B01188468-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration CO2025-03-07$20,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-08-20
B00963424-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-12-12$137,500
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-08-20
B00963419-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-12-11$137,500
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2025-11-03
B00974487-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-12-11$600,000
Permitted, not signed off
Permit Entire · 2026-08-20
B00963206-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-12-11$137,500
Not open
Approved · 2026-06-16
B00963206-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-06-14$137,500
Not open
Approved · 2026-06-05
B00963419-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2026-06-03$137,500
Not open
Approved · 2026-05-04
B00963419-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-08-05$137,500
Not open
Approved · 2025-09-09
B00963206-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-08-05$137,500
Not open
Approved · 2025-11-03
B00974487-P2
DOB NOW
Alteration2025-08-03$600,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-05-17
B00898653-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-04-26$32,000
Not open
Approved · 2024-04-16
B00974487-P1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-03-25$600,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-06-10
B00974487-S3
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-01-19$12,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2026-04-22
B00974487-S1
DOB NOW
Alteration2024-01-04$85,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-02-20
B00943435-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-10-05$1,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2025-02-20
B00943422-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-10-05$1,000
Not open
LOC Issued · 2024-06-21
B00898653-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2023-07-18$32,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2016-08-09
340250784
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2015-04-20$26,290

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-09

Work permits 18

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.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
2026-05-212027-04-19B00963419-I1
DOB NOW
Sprinklers
NEW NFPA 13D SYSTEM TO INSTALLED THROUGHOUT TOWNHOUSE AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Permit Issued
2026-05-202027-04-19B00963206-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
PLUMBING MODIFICATION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Signed-off
2025-10-152026-10-15B00963424-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Permit Issued
2025-07-022026-07-02B01188468-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
ALTCO APPLICATION TO CONVERT EXISITING TWO FAMILY TO ONE FAMILY HOUSE. WORK IS PERFORMED UNDER RELATED ALT2 APPLCATION B00974487
Permit Issued
2025-05-012026-05-01B00974487-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
RENOVATION THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. INTERIOR DEMO FILED UNDER B00898653.
Permit Issued
2025-04-222026-04-22B00963206-I1
DOB NOW
Plumbing
PLUMBING MODIFICATION AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY
Signed-off
2025-03-172026-03-17B00974487-S3
DOB NOW
Structural
PARTIAL DEMO MEANS & METHODS, INCLUDING TEMPORARY SHORING AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH.
Signed-off
2025-03-172026-03-17B00974487-S1
DOB NOW
Structural
STRUCTURAL WORK SUBSEQUENT TO GENERAL CONSRUCTION APPLICATON AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Signed-off
2024-11-062025-11-06B00963424-I1
DOB NOW
Mechanical Systems
MECHANICAL WORK AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Permit Issued
2024-10-072025-04-01B00943435-I1
DOB NOW
Supported Scaffold
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY LIGHT DUTY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF 2022 THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OC
Signed-off
2024-10-012025-04-01B00943422-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 2022 THE
Signed-off
2024-04-292025-04-29B00974487-I1
DOB NOW
General Construction
RENOVATION THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. INTERIOR DEMO FILED UNDER B00898653.
Permit Issued

Showing 12 of 18 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 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). The active-DOB count in the summary also includes DOB NOW safety violations, listed in the next section.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) 0 active of 0

Safety violations DOB NOW publishes for devices such as boilers, elevators and gas piping (Local Law 152). Active means the published status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived and successfully disputed violations are counted under “resolved or not active” and are not open items. Active ones are included in the summary’s active DOB violation total.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-09

OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 7

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.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-07-10Fire Department Of NycFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSBURCH ELIZABETH$1,000 / $0 / $1,000012185674N
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-05-21Sanitation OthersDIRTY AREABURCH ELIZABETH$50 / $50 / $0049809296K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2025-02-09Sanitation OthersSNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKSBURCH ELIZABETH$100 / $100 / $0048908446Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2013-09-27Sanitation DeptLOOSE RUBBISHVON KARAIS$100 / $100 / —041732936X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2012-07-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLESVON KARAIS$100 / $100 / —041485462H
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2009-10-28Sanitation OthersRECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLES 1ST VIOLATIONVONKARAIS$25 / $25 / —0172917416
No balance due
WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF
1999-12-24Sanitation OthersFAILURE TO REMOVE LOCKING DEVICE OF REFRIGERATORCHARLES$200 / $0 / $00108041423

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

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
234353
Last registered
2021-10-19
Registration valid until
2022-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
SitemanagerMatthew Stinchcomb
IndividualownerBenedikta Karaisl Von KaraisPine Plains, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-09

HPD housing-code violations 4 open of 19

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.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-25
I2025-11-25§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
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-12-04
I2024-12-04§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
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-28
I2023-11-28§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
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-17
I2022-11-17§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 Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WINDOW GLASS, 2ND AND 3RD STORY APT -ENTIRE APT
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE-WALLS AND CEILINGS PUBLIC HALLS, ALL STORIES
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
A2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILINGS, 1ST STORY APT , ENTIRE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
A2008-06-19§ 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING, PUBLIC HALLS- ALL STORIES
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC LIGHTS CEILING FIXTURES -2ND AND 3RD STORY APT -ENTIRE APT
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WINDOW FRAME AND SASH -2ND STORY APT-REAR ROOM
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOORS, 2ND AND 3RD STORY APT, REAR ROOMS
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS AND CEILING 2ND STORY APT -ENTIRE APT
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
C2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: MAKE SAFE BY PROPERLY REPAIRING THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT. WOOD CEILING BEAMS-2ND AND 3RD STORY APTS-REAR ROOM, DUE TO FIRE
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2008-06-19§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS 3RD STORY APT, ENTIRE APT
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2006-07-03§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL DOOR 2ND. STORY APT .2
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
C2006-07-03§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2ND STORY APT 2--OFF HINGES--
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2006-07-03§ 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM -COMMUINTIY-2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2006-07-03HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES 2ND. STORY APT. 2
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-01-24
B2006-07-03§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 2ND STORY FROM ROOM APT 2

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

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 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

311 requests (last 12 months) 1

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.

OpenedAgencyComplaintStatusClosed
2026-06-17DOBBuilding/Use – Zoning - Non-Conforming/Illegal Vehicle StorageClosed2026-10-27

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

Nearby properties

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

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