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204 New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade B | OpenStoop

204 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: B (83/100)

Year Built: 1901 · Units: 3

204 New Jersey Avenue

B

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B

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

Moderate Confidence

This building is in good shape with only minor issues on record

Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.

204 New Jersey Avenue is a walkup apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn with 3 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by financial health — with 4 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 56 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11207)

7,460 buildings in this zip code

29th

Better than 29% of buildings in 11207

29th in neighborhood

Avg score: 85

WorstBest in 11207

Alerts

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

73Fair

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

100Excellent

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

93Excellent

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

70Fair

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

60Fair

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

79Good

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 9 violations · Peak: 4 in 2015

Event Activity by Category

Financial

30

Complaints

13

Violations

9

Permits

2

Legal

1

Inspections

1

Total: 56 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

4

Housing Violations→

(4 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

1

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

Near average

1

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Near average

0

Building Complaints

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

1

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1901

Built 125 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Oct 14, 2015

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000367644

Oct 14, 2015

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000367645

May 22, 2015

Mortgage — $50,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000172252

May 22, 2015

Mortgage — $210,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000172251

May 22, 2015

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000172254

Feb 6, 2013

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000050407

Nov 14, 2012

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000445790

Jun 25, 2007

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000326093

Jan 11, 2007

PAT

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000022462

Jan 11, 2007

Mortgage — $449,600

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000022464

Jan 11, 2007

Mortgage — $112,400

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000022465

Feb 8, 2002

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jan 24, 2002

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Aug 3, 1994

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Nov 1, 1985

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Aug 17, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Jul 30, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 10, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 60 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 12, 2020

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 90 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Nov 16, 2015

Tenant Action — JACOB OSTREICHER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 16, 2015

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (4)

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Complaint

Nov 30, 2015• 10 years ago

CLOSE

WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW [EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 12, 2015

Resolution: 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 complaint.

Complaint

Nov 30, 2015• 10 years ago

CLOSE

WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW [EMERGENCY] (Apt BSMT)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BSMT

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 9, 2015

Resolution: 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 complaint.

Medium Priority (9)

Tax Lien

May 1, 2025• 11 months ago

10 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Apr 1, 2025• 1 year ago

30 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Aug 17, 2020• 5 years ago

10 Days Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Jul 30, 2020• 5 years ago

30 Days Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Mar 10, 2020• 6 years ago

60 Days Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Feb 12, 2020• 6 years ago

90 Days Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Days Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: C0

Water Debt Only: Yes

Safety Complaint

Feb 22, 2019• 7 years ago

Y3

DOB Complaint #1X

Category: 1X

Disposition: Y3

Disposition Date: 08/16/2019

Inspection Date: 08/16/2019

Unit: BKLYN

Safety Complaint

May 11, 2016• 9 years ago

Y3

DOB Complaint #1Z

Category: 1Z

Disposition: Y3

Disposition Date: 09/13/2017

Inspection Date: 09/11/2017

Unit: EXEC

Safety Complaint

May 11, 2016• 9 years ago

I2

DOB Complaint #1Z

Category: 1Z

Disposition: I2

Disposition Date: 05/13/2016

Inspection Date: 05/12/2016

Unit: EXEC

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,045,000

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,532 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M14R6A

Assessed Value: $62,700

Market Value: $1,045,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,200,000

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,532 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M14R6A

Assessed Value: $72,000

Market Value: $1,200,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $1,030,000

Year Built: 1,901

Building Class: C0

Gross Area: 2,532 sqft

Units: 3

Stories: 2

Zoning: M14R6A

Assessed Value: $61,800

Market Value: $1,030,000

Other Events (4)

Building Violation

Aug 10, 2016• 9 years ago

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION

Type: AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE

Violation #: 00322

Category: V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

Code: AEUHAZ1

ECB #: 35143959X

Disposition Comments: 000810 PAID INVOICE 90452183

Disposition Date: 20210630

Issued: Aug 10, 2016

Code Violation

Jun 24, 2016• 9 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35143969X ISSUED ON 05/10/16 & TO FILE A C OF — $2,000 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $2,000

Amount Paid: $800

Balance Due: $0

Respondent: JACOB OSTREICHER

Law: AC 28-204.4 FAIL TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W/DOB

Code Violation

May 10, 2016• 9 years ago

RESOLVE

Quality of Life: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES. — $3,000 penalty

Type: Quality of Life

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $3,000

Amount Paid: $1,200

Balance Due: $0

Respondent: JACOB OSTREICHER

Law: 28-210.1 RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALL

Code Violation

May 10, 2016• 9 years ago

RESOLVE

Construction: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LINES FOR A PIECE BATHR — $4,000 penalty

Type: Construction

ECB Status: RESOLVE

Severity: CLASS - 1

Penalty: $4,000

Amount Paid: $1,600

Balance Due: $0

Respondent: JACOB OSTREICHER

Law: 28-105.1 WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT

Property Details

Year Built

1901

Total Units

3

Residential Units

3

Building Class

C0

Location

BBL

3036870037

Zipcode

11207

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