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8703 Avenue L, Brooklyn — Grade B | OpenStoop

8703 AVENUE L, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: B (70/100)

Year Built: 1920 · Units: 2

8703 Avenue L

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.

8703 Avenue L is a two-family home built in 1920 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 25 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11236)

10,624 buildings in this zip code

6th

Better than 6% of buildings in 11236

6th in neighborhood

Avg score: 93

WorstBest in 11236

Score Breakdown

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

60Fair

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

No issues

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

No issues

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

95Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year— No recent activity

Total: 2 violations · Peak: 2 in 2009

Event Activity by Category

Financial

16

Complaints

5

Violations

2

Inspections

1

Legal

1

Total: 25 events across 5 categories

Key Statistics

2

Housing Violations→

(2 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

Below average

2

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

6.7x neighborhood avg

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

0

Building Complaints

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

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1920

Built 106 years ago

Sale History

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

Jan 24, 2019

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000028208

Sep 17, 1998

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jul 29, 1998

Mortgage — $142,500

Recorded

Jul 29, 1998

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Jul 29, 1998

PAT

Recorded

Jun 25, 1997

Assignment

Recorded

May 29, 1991

Deed Transfer

Recorded

May 29, 1991

Mortgage — $170,000

Recorded

Dec 2, 1980

Tax Lien Sale

Recorded

Dec 2, 1980

Tax Lien Sale

Recorded

Dec 2, 1980

Mortgage

Recorded

Dec 2, 1980

PAT

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.

Dec 9, 2009

Heat and Hot Water — AINSLEY E REYNOLDS,GLASMIN M REYNOLDS

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 9, 2009

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

High Priority (7)

Complaint

Jan 18, 2012• 14 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 13, 2012

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Complaint

Dec 29, 2011• 14 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 24, 2011

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Complaint

Dec 13, 2009• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 9, 2009

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Complaint

Dec 2, 2009• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Nov 23, 2009

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

Dec 2, 2009• 16 years ago

CLOSE

HEATING — HEAT RELATED [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2FL)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2FL

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 1, 2009

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following co

Housing Violation

Dec 1, 2009• 16 years ago

OPEN

Class C (Hazardous): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ON SECURITY GATE AT BUILDING ENTRANCE.

Class: C

Floor: 0

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Dec 3, 2009

Cure By Date: Dec 9, 2009

Status Date: Dec 3, 2009

Housing Violation

Dec 1, 2009• 16 years ago

OPEN

Class C (Hazardous): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Dec 3, 2009

Cure By Date: Dec 9, 2009

Status Date: Dec 3, 2009

Informational (11)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,060,000 Exemptions: $1,420

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 1,952 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4A

Assessed Value: $63,600

Market Value: $1,060,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $809,000 Exemptions: $1,420

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 1,952 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4A

Assessed Value: $48,540

Market Value: $809,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $952,000 Exemptions: $1,340

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 1,952 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4A

Assessed Value: $57,120

Market Value: $952,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2024 Market Value: $942,000 Exemptions: $1,460

Year Built: 1,920

Building Class: B3

Gross Area: 1,952 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R4A

Assessed Value: $56,520

Market Value: $942,000

Property Sale

Jan 24, 2019• 7 years ago

Recorded

Assignment

CRFN: 2019000028208

Property Sale

Sep 17, 1998• 27 years ago

Recorded

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Property Sale

Jul 29, 1998• 27 years ago

Recorded

Mortgage — $142,500

Property Sale

Jul 29, 1998• 27 years ago

Recorded

Deed Transfer

Property Sale

Jul 29, 1998• 27 years ago

Recorded

PAT

Property Sale

Jun 25, 1997• 28 years ago

Recorded

Assignment

Property Sale

May 29, 1991• 34 years ago

Recorded

Deed Transfer

Other Events (2)

Inspection

Feb 21, 2012• 14 years ago

Passed

Initial (Job PC7125001)

Type: Initial

Result: Passed

Job: PC7125001

Approved: Feb 22, 2012

Legal Action

Dec 9, 2009• 16 years ago

CLOSED

Heat and Hot Water — AINSLEY E REYNOLDS,GLASMIN M REYNOLDS

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 9, 2009

Property Details

Year Built

1920

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B3

Location

BBL

3080530008

Zipcode

11236

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