96 Cedar Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
BBL 3032320038 (Borough 3, Block 3232, Lot 38) · BIN 3808227 · Last updated: · Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) · ZIP 11221
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
96 Cedar Street (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3032320038) is a garage or parking property (building class G7: garage, gas station or parking (subtype G7)), on a 1,040 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as NYC POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $81,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations and one active ECB violation. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- NYC POLICE DEPARTMENT
- Building class
- G7 · Garage, gas station or parking
- Year built · units
- — · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 1,040 sq ft · R6
- Market value (DOF)
- $81,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 3032320038
- BIN
- 3808227
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “96 Cedar Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3032320038)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/96-cedar-street-3032320038. 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)
- NYC POLICE DEPARTMENTThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- G7 – Garage, gas station or parking (subtype G7)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Parking facilitiesCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- —Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- —
- Units
- 0 residential / 0 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 0
- Lot size
- 1,040 sq ft (20 ft × 52.5 ft)
- Building floor area
- 0 sq ft
- Zoning
- R6, C2-3The 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)
- 0.00 built / 2.43 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 3032320038 (Borough 3, Block 3232, Lot 38) · BIN 3808227BBL 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 2026-11-07; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; last loaded 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $81,000The 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
- $36,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $36,450Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $81,000 | $36,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $85,000 | $38,250 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $89,000 | $40,050 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-14 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2251 lots; price is for all of them | Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Of Financeof The City Of New York; Dept Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Finance Administration; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Ofnew York; Commissoner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Comm Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Finance Admiministration; Comm Of Finance Of The City Of Ny; Finance Admin; Commissioner Of Finance; Commissoiner Of Finance Of The City Of New York; Commissioner Finance Of The City Of Ny; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City New York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City O Fnew York; Commissioner Of Finance Of The City Of Newyork | City Of N Y; The City Of New York; The City Ofnew York; The City Of Ny; City Of Ny; The City Of New York; City Ny | BK_7930107900050 |
| 1974-10-07 | DEED | $0 / not stated | The City Of New York | Harlscu Anatol D | BK_7430073901366 |
| 1973-12-27 | DEED | $0 / not stated one deed covering 2501 lots; price is for all of them | ; Zwickel, Yetta; Finance Admin Of City Of Ny | ; City Of Ny | BK_7330068100138 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; last loaded 2026-11-06; a later sync attempt failed on 2026-11-07; showing the last successful load
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 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
DOB violations 2 active of 2
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 | 2001-03-13 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | V031301C0401JL | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2000-12-06 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | HAZARDOUS | V120600C04JL01 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 1
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2000-12-06 | Hazardous | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLD GROOF VEAMS ARE CHARRED HAD BURNED, ROOF IS IN DAMAGE OF COLLAPSING. NO DOORS OR WINDOWS ON BLFDG. REMEDY: IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY DEMO. | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34262017H |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 1
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 WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2000-12-06 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: INTERIOR HAZARDOUS . | OWNER OF 96-98 CEDAR ST | $2,500 / — / — | 034262017H |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; last loaded 2026-11-07
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; last loaded 2026-11-07
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 2026-11-07; last loaded 2026-11-07
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
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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