# 970 50th Street, Borough Park, Brooklyn, NY 11219

BBL 3056450036 · Block 5645 · Lot 36 · BIN 3410771, 3137895  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/970-50th-street-3056450036  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

Also recorded as: 970 Garage 50 St

## Summary

970 50th Street (Brooklyn, NY 11219; tax lot BBL 3056450036) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1920, on a 3,022 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as WERCZBERGER, BEN. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,979,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) and 21 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “970 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 (BBL 3056450036)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/970-50th-street-3056450036. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Borough Park: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11219: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11219

## Nearby properties

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

- 974 50th Street (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/974-50th-street-3056450039
- 966 50th Street (28 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/966-50th-street-3056450034
- 976 50th Street (46 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/976-50th-street-3056450040
- 964 50th Street (53 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/964-50th-street-3056450033
- 978 50th Street (65 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/978-50th-street-3056450041
- 980 50th Street (85 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/980-50th-street-3056450042
- 5014 10th Avenue (100 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5014-10th-avenue-3056450047
- 5016 10th Avenue (119 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/5016-10th-avenue-3056450048

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 21 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: WERCZBERGER, BEN
- Building class: C0 – Three-family walk-up
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2
- Units: 3 residential / 3 total
- Lot area: 3,022 sq ft · Building area: 2,680 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,979,000, assessed value $118,740, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-07-07 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 1619 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-11-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-11-06 from WIEDER, FRIEDA to WERCZBERGER, MIRIAM; WERCZBERGER, BEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0024552: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0066014: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-05-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-19 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-11-27 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-21 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-09 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-22 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-22 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-06 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-06 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE BOILER ROOM REAR CELLAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION BATHROOM INSTALLED WASHBASIN & WATER CLOSET CELLAR CENTER.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING BOILER ROOM REAR CELLAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CEILING REAR CELLAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION PARTITION ERECTED CREATING TWO ROOMS CELLAR CENTER CLG TO FLOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED CEILING BOILER ROOM REAR CELLAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 65 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, CELLAR REAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CLG METER ROOM CELLAR FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0024552 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12) |
| 2025-01-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202312-0066014 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 12) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3056450036/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

No records found.

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as WERCZBERGER, BEN. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1986-07-07 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1986-07-07). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2020-01-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Jacob Werczberger. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2020-01-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Ben Werczberger, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2020-01-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Ben Werczberger, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2020-01-31 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner S Miriam Werczberger, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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