85 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
BBL 3022457501 (Borough 3, Block 2245, Lot 7501) · BIN 3388670 · Last updated: · East Williamsburg · ZIP 11206
Also recorded in city data as: 79-85 Union Ave
Summary · as of November 8, 2026
85 Union Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11206; tax lot BBL 3022457501) is a 4-unit condominium (building class R1: condominium (subtype R1)), built around 2005, on a 3,359 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as UNAVAILABLE OWNER. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one active DOB violation and 18 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- UNAVAILABLE OWNER
- Building class
- R1 · Condominium
- Year built · units
- 2005 · 4 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,359 sq ft · R7A
- Market value (DOF)
- $0 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3022457501
- BIN
- 3388670
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 1Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 18Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “85 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 (BBL 3022457501)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/85-union-avenue-3022457501. 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)
- UNAVAILABLE OWNERThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- R1 – Condominium (subtype R1)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 2005Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 4
- Units
- 4 residential / 4 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,359 sq ft (116.4 ft × 87.24 ft)
- Building floor area
- 8,532 sq ft
- Zoning
- R7AThe zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.54 built / 4.00 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 3022457501 (Borough 3, Block 2245, Lot 7501) · BIN 3388670BBL 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; last loaded 2026-11-08; 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)
- $0The 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
- $0The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-08
Sales & deed history 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
DOB job filings 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
Work permits 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 1 active of 9
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 | 2019-09-06 | ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED | VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST | V090619ACC107464 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2021-02-10 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*021021E9027/696911 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2020-02-06 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*020620E9027/671447 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2018-01-25 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | CEASE USE | V*012518E9027H620285 |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2017-01-25 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*012517E9027/596076 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2016-02-17 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*021716E9027/566675 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2014-01-09 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*010914E9027/496828 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2013-01-11 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*011113E9027/464014 | |
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved | 2010-08-05 | E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED | V*080510E9027/351080 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 2
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: IN VIOLATION · Certification: CERTIFICATE ACCEPTED | 2004-06-08 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO GET A CERTIFICATE OF ON-SITE APPROVAL NO CN. REMEDY: A CRANE SETTING STEEL AT A JOB SITE WITH THE VIOLATIONS LISTED ABOVE | $1,500 / $1,500 / $0 | 34402165L |
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2007-02-13 | Non-Hazardous | NEW BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.AT TIME OF INSPECTION NEW 4 STORY BLDG PERMIT#301409857 IS OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C OF O.REMEDY:OBTAIN VALID C OF O. | $0 / $0 / $0 | 34565508K |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-08
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 15
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 | 2022-11-21 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK | STRULOVIC LEOPOLD | $50 / $50 / $0 | 047453826L |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2022-07-28 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | ABANDONING VEHICLE | ORTIZ-ORTIZ | $1,000 / $689 / $0 | 047589647Z |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2021-01-27 | Sanitation Others | LOOSE RUBBISH | GOLDFARB PAUL | $300 / $206 / $0 | 047039521R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2021-01-22 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE | GOLDFARB PAUL | $300 / $207 / $0 | 046976123L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2017-08-16 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | GOLDFARB | $130 / $130 / $0 | 0196941297 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2014-11-07 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | GOLDFARB | — / — / — | 0182978171 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2013-09-18 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | GOLDFARB | — / — / — | 0178230939 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2013-05-04 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION(1TO8DWELLING UNITS) | PAUL | $25 / $25 / — | 0175551604 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2013-02-05 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | GOLDFARB | — / — / — | 0175518173 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2012-10-16 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES | GOLDFARB | — / — / — | 0175442347 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2012-01-11 | Sanitation Others | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | GOLDFARB | — / — / — | 0175230440 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2011-12-14 | Sanitation Dept | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES - 2ND OFFENSE | ATTN CONDOMINIUM PRESIDENT | — / — / — | 041635120Z |
Showing 12 of 15 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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
- 859149
- Last registered
- 2014-02-18
- Registration valid until
- 2014-09-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent | Paul Goldfarb | 185 UNION REALTY LLC | Brooklyn, Ny |
| Headofficer | Paul Goldfarb | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | 185 UNION REALTY LLC | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-08
HPD housing-code violations 18 open of 18
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 · 2026-05-08 | A | 2026-05-08 | (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. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-18 | 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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2025-06-13 | A | 2025-06-13 | (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. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-11-26 | I | 2024-11-26 | §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 Nov Sent Out · 2024-04-16 | A | 2024-04-16 | (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. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-17 | 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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2023-03-30 | A | 2023-03-30 | (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. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-07 | 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 | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2022-03-09 | A | 2022-03-09 | (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. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-03-09 | I | 2022-03-09 | §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 · 2021-04-19 | I | 2021-04-19 | §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 Nov Sent Out · 2021-04-19 | A | 2021-04-19 | (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. | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2019-11-04 | I | 2019-11-04 | §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 · 2018-10-25 | I | 2018-10-25 | §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 · 2017-12-07 | I | 2017-12-07 | §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 | |
| Open Info Nov Sent Out · 2016-11-25 | I | 2016-11-25 | §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 · 2015-10-19 | I | 2015-10-19 | §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 · 2015-03-03 | I | 2015-03-03 | §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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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 2026-11-08; last loaded 2026-11-08
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; last loaded 2026-11-07; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-08; showing the last successful load
Nearby properties
Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.
More in East Williamsburg: Open HPD violations · Active DOB violations · Active ECB violations · Open DOB jobs · Unpaid OATH tickets
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Same tax block (2245), closest first
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