# 976 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

BBL 3040500016 · Block 4050 · Lot 16 · BIN 3089792  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/976-sutter-avenue-3040500016  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 487 Elton St

## Summary

976 Sutter Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11208; tax lot BBL 3040500016) is a 5-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S5: mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office), built around 1930, on a 1,500 sq ft lot zoned R5. City tax records list the owner as EASTERN PROPERTIES 976 LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated October 31, 2016 lists a price of $680,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $557,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, four open HPD violations and 15 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were nine 311 requests in the past 12 months and 16 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “976 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 (BBL 3040500016)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/976-sutter-avenue-3040500016. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 15 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: EASTERN PROPERTIES 976 LLC
- Building class: S5 – Mixed-use: five- or six-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1930
- Floors: 3
- Units: 5 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 1,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,180 sq ft
- Zoning: R5, C2-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $557,000, assessed value $250,650, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2016-10-31 from MONEGRO, OLGA to EASTERN PROPERTIES 976 LLC, stated price $680,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1997-12-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1997-12-23 from GAVILANES, LOLA to MONEGRO, OLGA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1988-09-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1988-09-23 from GAVILANES, SILVIO to GAVILANES, LOLA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-05-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-05-06 from MAC SIX RLTY CORP to GAVILANES, SILVIO A, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-01-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-01-09 from LEVY, NORMAN to MAC SIX REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-10-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-10-28 from LEVY MARY to LEVY NORMAN, 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-11-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300484991 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2017-11-01 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 301852378: Alteration. Issued 2017-11-01, expires 2018-05-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301852378: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-10-15, expires 2005-10-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301852378: Alteration. Issued 2004-10-15, expires 2005-01-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-10-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301852378: Alteration. Issued 2004-10-15, expires 2005-01-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-06-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301550337: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-06-23, expires 2004-04-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-01-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300484991: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1996-01-11, expires 1997-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1996-01-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300484991: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1996-01-11, expires 1997-01-11. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION CORNICE AT ROOF AT BUILDING FRONT AND NORTH EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-07-13 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL PARTS, ALL STACKS, ALL STORIES AT FIRE ESCAPE. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-26 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 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 CELLAR STAIR FROM 1 STY TO PUBLIC HALL REMOVED.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1996-04-23 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT ENTRANCE TO 3 STY SOUTH APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-03 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-11-04 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-10 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-04 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-09 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-30 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-05-18 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-18 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-04-17 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-09-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $100. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-06 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $100. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-12-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Police: SPILLAGE FROM A RECEPTACLE 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $100. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-12-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-05-13 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-21 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Plumbing – Water Supply. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-02-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-11 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Flooring/Stairs – Stairs. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Water Leak – Heavy Flow; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-11-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Door/Window – Door Frame; Door/Window – Door. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-01-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt THESTO): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-09-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1L): General – Cabinet; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Door/Window – Door. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-04-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-02-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Water Leak – Slow Leak; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-04-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2R): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Basin/Sink. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Wall. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-03-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 25. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3040500016/complaints

## 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 EASTERN PROPERTIES 976 LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2016-10-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2016-10-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Joel Redek. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Joe Redek (WILLIAMSBURG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (EASTERN PROPERTIES 976 LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-08 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Joseph Eckstein, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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