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954 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3015860036 (Borough 3, Block 1586, Lot 36) · BIN 3042899 · Last updated:

Also recorded in city data as: 956 Broadway · 954-958 Broadway

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

954 Broadway (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3015860036) is a 5-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1931, on a 2,950 sq ft lot zoned C4-4L. City tax records list the owner as ESPINAL FRANCISCO. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,714,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 12 open HPD violations and 36 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 10 311 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.)

Owner of record
ESPINAL FRANCISCO
Building class
S9 · Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
Year built · units
1931 · 5 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,950 sq ft · C4-4L
Market value (DOF)
$1,714,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
—
BBL
3015860036
BIN
3042899

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “954 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3015860036)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/954-broadway-3015860036. 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)
ESPINAL FRANCISCOThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneousThe 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. Major alteration recorded: 2005.
Floors
4
Units
5 residential / 8 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,950 sq ft (69.25 ft × 82 ft)
Building floor area
8,420 sq ft (incl. 3,300 sq ft commercial)
Zoning
C4-4L, EC-4The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
2.85 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 3015860036 (Borough 3, Block 1586, Lot 36) · BIN 3042899BBL 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; data as of 2026-11-01; 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)
$1,714,000The 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
$771,300The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$261,678Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 2B – residential rental, 7–10 units
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$1,714,000$771,3002B
2026Final$1,428,000$642,6002B
2025Final$1,190,400$535,6802B

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-01

Sales & deed history 8

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
1991-01-03DEED$0 / not statedCruz, RamonEspinal, FranciscoFT_3560001593456
1984-07-18DEED$0 / not statedSawyer, LeroyCruz, RamonFT_3440001031044
1982-08-06DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 3 lots; price is for all of them
Corwin, Hannah; Mintz, Julius; Seller, Hannah AkaSawyer, LeroyFT_3460000923246
1971-05-06DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them
Mintz BerteMintz JuliusBK_7130048001027
1971-03-10DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them
Mintz JuliusMintz BerteBK_7130046901300
1970-10-02DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them
Schattner AbigailSeller Hannah; Mintz JuliusBK_7030043801915
1968-10-04DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them
Schattner Albert TMintz JuliusBK_6830028101030
1968-10-04DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 4 lots; price is for all of them
Seller JosephSeller HannahBK_6830028101026

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-01

DOB job filings 4 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.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2018-07-03
321762534
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2018-05-23$99,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2015-02-11
321078757
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2015-02-11$10,343
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2013-04-29
320744307
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2013-04-25$5,000
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB · 2001-05-04
301156095
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2001-04-09$1,200
Not open
LOC Issued · 2020-12-28
B00073021-I1
DOB NOW
Alteration2018-08-23$13,572
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2014-06-25
320743585
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2013-05-16$3,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2012-01-30
310113481
BIS
A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)2008-03-10$13,000
Not open
SIGNED OFF · 2014-05-19
301517259
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)2003-03-18$85,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 22

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
2018-08-302018-09-21B00073021-I1
DOB NOW
Sign
ERECT AN ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Signed-off
2018-07-032019-05-12321762534
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)
2018-07-032019-06-29321762534
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (renewal)
2018-07-032019-06-29321762534
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (renewal)
2018-06-062019-06-06321762534
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
2018-05-232018-06-29321762534
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2018-05-232018-06-29321762534
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2015-02-112015-07-16321078757
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2013-06-172014-06-17320743585
BIS
Equipment work / Fire suppressionISSUED (initial)
2013-04-292013-06-04320744307
BIS
Equipment work / Mechanical/HVACISSUED (initial)
2013-04-292013-06-04320744307
BIS
Equipment work / Other / general constructionISSUED (initial)
2011-06-082012-06-07301517259
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (renewal)

Showing 12 of 22 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 0 active of 6

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).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO11732
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO11728
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO11727
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO11731
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO11730
Resolved/dismissed
V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED
2009-12-31LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIREDV*123109LBLVIO11729

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

OATH tickets (all agencies) 36 unpaid of 114

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
2026-08-14Police DepartmentOPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETSARSAN$25 / $0 / $250220376292
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-08-04Police DepartmentPUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSEGONZALEZ$105 / $0 / $1050220373102
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-07-13Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1STESPINAL FRANCISCO$600 / $0 / $6000803903046
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-07-13Pcs - DohmhFAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGEESPINAL FRANCISCO$600 / $0 / $6000803903037
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-07-08Police DepartmentOPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETSISBELL$25 / $0 / $250220375908
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-07-01Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1STKRAZY PIZZA AND WINGS$80 / $0 / $80049765731Y
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-05-07Fire Department Of NycAFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONBEST DELI AND GRILL 3 CORP$3,000 / $0 / $3,000014247843Z
Unpaid balance Default
DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED
2026-04-30Police DepartmentOPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETSLEPE$25 / $0 / $250218509922
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-01-16Fire Department Of NycGENERAL MAINTENANCEBEST DELI AND GRILL 3 CORP.$2,000 / $0 / $2,000014225773P
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2026-01-16Fire Department Of NycRECORDKEEPINGBEST DELI AND GRILL 3 CORP$5,000 / $0 / $5,000014225772N
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-11-15Dos - Enforcement AgentsSTORAGE OF RECEPTACLES COM FAILURE TO REMOVE RECEPTACLESBEST DELI AND GRILL 3 CORP$300 / $0 / $300049319085Z
Unpaid balance Default
DOCKETED · DEFAULTED
2025-02-13Fire Department Of NycRECORDKEEPINGBEST DELI AND GRILL 3 CORP$1,000 / $0 / $1,000014171208L

Showing 12 of 114 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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
214360
Last registered
2019-07-19
Registration valid until
2020-11-01 ExpiredRegistrations must be renewed every year.
RoleNameCompanyBusiness city
SitemanagerFrancisco Espinal
IndividualownerFrancisco EspinalBrooklyn, Ny

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD housing-code violations 12 open of 13

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
Nov Sent Out · 2026-05-01
A2026-05-01(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 · 2025-11-19
I2025-11-19§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 · 2025-06-06
A2025-06-06(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 · 2024-11-27
I2024-11-27§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 · 2024-04-09
A2024-04-09(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 · 2023-11-21
I2023-11-21§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 · 2023-03-21
A2023-03-21(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 · 2022-11-10
I2022-11-10§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 · 2022-02-23
A2022-02-23(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 · 2022-02-23
I2022-02-23§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 · 2021-04-07
I2021-04-07§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 · 2021-04-07
A2021-04-07(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 · 2019-07-22
I2018-10-16§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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-01

HPD complaints 1

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.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2026-04-20CLOSE1Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe 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

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

311 requests (last 12 months) 10

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
2026-10-26NYPDIllegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign ViolationClosed2026-10-26
2026-09-13NYPDIllegal Parking – Unauthorized Bus LayoverClosed2026-09-13
2026-09-10NYPDIllegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign ViolationClosed2026-09-11
2026-07-11DOTStreet Condition – PotholeClosed2026-07-12
2026-06-05DHSHomeless Person Assistance – Non-ChronicClosed2026-06-05
2026-06-02DSNYGraffiti – GraffitiClosed2026-06-10
2026-04-20HPDHEAT/HOT WATER – APARTMENT ONLYClosed2026-04-22
2026-02-26NYPDIllegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign ViolationClosed2026-02-26
2026-02-26NYPDIllegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign ViolationClosed2026-02-26
2026-01-14NYPDIllegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign ViolationClosed2026-01-14

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-01

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