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.
73 Cornelia Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by living conditions — with 2 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 194 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11221)
8,083 buildings in this zip code
26th
Better than 26% of buildings in 11221
26th in neighborhood
Avg score: 86
WorstBest in 11221
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
60Fair
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
80Good
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
74Fair
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
No issues
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
92Excellent
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Jul 29, 2015
Mortgage — $775,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000259701
Jul 29, 2015
Deed Transfer — $1,175,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000259700
May 29, 2015
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000179964
Feb 27, 2015
Deed Transfer — $427,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000068455
Nov 19, 2014
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2014000384851
Aug 13, 2013
TLS
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000318674
Mar 18, 2010
Assignment
Recorded
CRFN: 2010000092769
Nov 28, 2008
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2008000459507
Nov 26, 2008
Deed Transfer — $650,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2008000456547
Dec 6, 2007
Assignment
Recorded
CRFN: 2007000602111
Jan 4, 2007
Mortgage — $460,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2007000006675
Jan 4, 2007
Mortgage — $115,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2007000006676
Dec 19, 2006
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2006000692992
May 31, 2005
Mortgage — $101,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2005000316732
May 11, 2005
Assignment
Recorded
CRFN: 2005000271943
May 3, 2005
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2005000256976
Nov 29, 2004
Deed Transfer
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000733878
Nov 29, 2004
Mortgage — $352,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000733879
Jul 3, 2004
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000380213
Sep 30, 2003
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
CRFN: 2003000402374
Aug 6, 2003
Mortgage — $279,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2003000282306
Jul 30, 2001
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Dec 31, 1998
Satisfaction of Mortgage
Recorded
Nov 4, 1998
Mortgage — $110,000
Recorded
Mar 3, 1997
Mortgage — $65,000
Recorded
Jul 21, 1989
Mortgage — $35,000
Recorded
Mar 1, 1985
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Apr 24, 1984
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Apr 27, 1983
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Assignment
Recorded
Date unknown
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
Mortgage
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
Litigation History
Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.
Jan 14, 2011
Tenant Action — SEON JAMES
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Jan 14, 2011
Dec 19, 2006
Tenant Action — VANETTE FISHER
CLOSED
Case Type: Tenant Action
Case Status: CLOSED
Judgment: NO
Case Opened: Dec 19, 2006
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (4)
Complaint
Oct 31, 2012• 13 years ago
CLOSE
GENERAL — DOORS [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1L
Space Type: LIVING ROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 17, 2012
Resolution: 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
Complaint
Oct 31, 2012• 13 years ago
CLOSE
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1L
Space Type: KITCHEN
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 17, 2012
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Oct 31, 2012• 13 years ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1L
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 17, 2012
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Oct 31, 2012• 13 years ago
CLOSE
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1L
Space Type: BATHROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 17, 2012
Resolution: 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
Medium Priority (2)
Complaint
Oct 31, 2012• 13 years ago
CLOSE
NONCONST — VERMIN [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1L
Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 17, 2012
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Complaint
Oct 31, 2012• 13 years ago
CLOSE
GENERAL — DOORS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1L)
Type: NON EMERGENCY
Apartment: 1L
Space Type: BEDROOM
Unit Type: APARTMENT
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Oct 17, 2012
Resolution: 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
Informational (9)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2027• Today
Assessed
Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,534,000
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B2
Gross Area: 2,736 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $92,040
Market Value: $1,534,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,304,000
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B2
Gross Area: 2,736 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $78,240
Market Value: $1,304,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $1,534,000
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B2
Gross Area: 2,736 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $92,040
Market Value: $1,534,000
Property Sale
Jul 29, 2015• 10 years ago
Recorded
Mortgage — $775,000
CRFN: 2015000259701
Property Sale
Jul 29, 2015• 10 years ago
Recorded
Deed Transfer — $1,175,000
CRFN: 2015000259700
Property Sale
May 29, 2015• 10 years ago
Recorded
Satisfaction of Mortgage
CRFN: 2015000179964
Property Sale
Feb 27, 2015• 11 years ago
Recorded
Deed Transfer — $427,000
CRFN: 2015000068455
Property Sale
Nov 19, 2014• 11 years ago
Recorded
Satisfaction of Mortgage
CRFN: 2014000384851
Property Sale
Aug 13, 2013• 12 years ago
Recorded
TLS
CRFN: 2013000318674
Other Events (5)
Inspection
Apr 15, 2025• 0 years ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC8523851)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC8523851
Approved: Apr 21, 2025
Inspection
Apr 12, 2024• 2 years ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC8301260)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC8301260
Approved: Apr 15, 2024
Inspection
Aug 11, 2022• 3 years ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC7922586)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC7922586
Approved: Aug 12, 2022
311 Complaint
Jan 6, 2022• 4 years ago
CLOSED
Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
Complaint Type: Lead
Descriptor: Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
Descriptor2: L10
Resolution Description: The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) mailed you the free lead test kit you requested. The kit includes instructions for collecting a water sample and contact information for DEP's Lead Pro
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