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85 Water Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3000260038 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 11201, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

10 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (7) · Noise (3).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1835)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES LP
Head officerDAVID C WALENTAS
Managing agentTWO TREES MGMT CO LLC
Last registered2025-09-03

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,546,800 $696,060
2026$1,856,000 $835,200
2027$2,227,000 $1,002,150

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Almondine BakeryBakery Products/DessertsAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

In the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary flood maps) — lenders typically require flood insurance here.

Hurricane evacuation zone 1 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

In the city's stormwater flood map only under the extreme-storm scenario (3.66 in/hr cloudburst with 2080 sea levels) — an Ida-scale event.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayHigh St — A C · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
York St — F · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Front St / Dock St — B25 · 350 ft
Citi BikeMain St & Plymouth St · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Bike facilityPainted bike lane mapped within 75 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 307 Daniel Hale Williams. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

85 Water Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

10 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by TWO TREES MANAGEMENT CO LLC — 17 buildings, 3,039 units. Grades across the portfolio: A15 · C1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
770 11 Avenue MN864 A
346 Kent Avenue BK462 A
300 Ashland Place BK379 A
266 Kent Avenue BK332 A
125 Court Street BK321 A
29 Front Street BK290 A
25 Washington Street BK106 A
26 Washington Street BK94 A
65 Washington Street BK54 A
65 Washington Street BK49 A
200 Atlantic Avenue BK32 A
66 Water Street BK24 A
164 Atlantic Avenue BK18 A
138 Court Street BK8 A
85 Water Street BK3 A
325 Kent Avenue BK3 C
3002770008 — —

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,050,000 on 2009-04-29 (lender: Signature Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2016-09-22Agreement $937,650 — from DUMBO PARTNERS A LLC; DUMBO PARTNERS B LLC; BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to SIGNATURE BANK $937,650
2010-11-18Deed $253,700 — from CAGE ASSOCIATES, LLC to DUMBO PARTNERS B LLC $253,700
2010-11-18Deed $253,700 — from CAGE ASSOCIATES, LLC to DUMBO PARTNERS A LLC $253,700
2009-04-29Mortgage $1,050,000 — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to SIGNATURE BANK $1,050,000
2009-04-29AL&R $1,050,000 — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to SIGNATURE BANK $1,050,000

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201702013
20180100212
201907018
202008019
202105016
202203014
202324039
2024064313
202506039
202601023
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The last 12 months — 5 records

DateRecord
2026-06-06311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-04-29Boiler inspection
2026-01-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-09311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking

The full timeline

2026
2026-06-06311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-04-29Boiler inspection
2026-01-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-09311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-10-12311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2025-09-26Restaurant inspection: ALMONDINE BAKERY — grade A
2025-09-14311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-07-29Boiler inspection
2025-06-24311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-02-25311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-01-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-12-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-12-18311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2024-11-25Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-11-02311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2024-09-20Boiler inspection
2024-07-19Restaurant inspection: ALMONDINE BAKERY — grade A
2024-06-06AALR — from IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BRIDGE B to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-06-06Mortgage assigned — from IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; SIGNATURE BRIDGE B to SIG CRE 2023 VENTURE LLC
2024-06-06AALR — from SIGNATURE BANK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION; IN ITS CAPACITY to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-06-06Mortgage assigned — from SIGNATURE BANK, NEW YORK, NEW YORK; IN ITS CAPACITY AS RECEIVER FOR; FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSUR to SIGNATURE BRIDGE BANK, N.A.
2024-05-01311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2024-02-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2023
2023-12-06Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-08-30311: Sewer — Sewer Odor (SA2)
2023-08-22311: Abandoned Bike — Chained to Public Property
2023-08-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-07311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2023-04-27Restaurant inspection: ALMONDINE BAKERY — grade A · mice evidence
2023-02-22Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-08Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-10-25311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2022-08-24311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2022-02-24Boiler inspection
2021
2021-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-06-05311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-05-23311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-05-09311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-05-07Boiler inspection
2021-03-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020
2020-09-29Boiler inspection
2020-07-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2020-06-27311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2020-06-27311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2020-03-18311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2020-03-10311: Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Horn
2020-02-29311: Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Horn
2020-02-10311: Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Horn
2020-01-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019
2019-10-07311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2019-09-30311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2019-09-18Boiler inspection
2019-08-17311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2019-08-13311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2019-05-17311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2019-01-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-01-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-09-07Boiler inspection
2018-08-27311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-08-17311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-07-31311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2018-07-31311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-07-30311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2018-07-18311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2018-07-12311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-07-10311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-06-24311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2018-06-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-06-15311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2017
2017-10-19Boiler inspection
2017-07-06311: Noise — Noise: Private Carting Noise (NQ1)
2017-06-23311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2016
2016-11-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-11-02311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2016-09-22Agreement $937,650 — from DUMBO PARTNERS A LLC; DUMBO PARTNERS B LLC; BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to SIGNATURE BANK$937,650
2016-06-28FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015
2015-10-26Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-08-31FDNY inspection (OTHER)
2015-06-20311: Noise - Commercial — Banging/Pounding
2015-05-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014
2014-08-07311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2013
2013-02-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-11-18Deed $253,700 — from CAGE ASSOCIATES, LLC to DUMBO PARTNERS B LLC$253,700
2010-11-18Deed $253,700 — from CAGE ASSOCIATES, LLC to DUMBO PARTNERS A LLC$253,700
2010-11-18Deed — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to CAGE ASSOCIATES, LLC
2009
2009-09-23SAGE — from DUMBO FRONT LLC; BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.; 35-39 FRONT STREET LLC; 62 WATER LLC; DUMBO
2009-09-23CERT — from CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
2009-04-29Mortgage $1,050,000 — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to SIGNATURE BANK$1,050,000
2009-04-29AL&R $1,050,000 — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES L.P. to SIGNATURE BANK$1,050,000
2006
2006-12-13Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-07-05Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-06-28Job filed: APPLICATION FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION FENCE. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT. # 302179283. NO CHANGE TO EGRESS, OCCUPANCY OR USE.
2005
2005-04-23Permit PL — ISSUED
2005-01-13ECB Non-Hazardous violation: ALTERED BLDG. OCCUPIED W/O A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.NOTE.THE ENTIRE BLDG IS OCCUPIED WITH A BAKERY AT FIRST & CELLAR & UPP$350
2004
2004-11-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2004-11-01DECL — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES
2004-10-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-10-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-09-22Job filed: Application filed for interior partitions and hung ceiling for new pastry shop as shown on plans filed herewith. Use has been established under ALT T$10,000
2004-09-22Job filed: Install toilet exhaust, tenant ductwork and AC equipment as shown on plans filed herewith. General construction has been filed and approved under ALT$15,000
2004-08-25Job filed: AIR CONDITIONING AND PLUMBING ADDITONS AND MODIFICATIONS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$31,000
2004-08-25Job filed: AIR CONDITIONING AND PLUMBING ADDITONS AND MODIFICATIONS. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$31,000
2004-07-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2004-04-06Job filed: Install new boiler as shown on plans filed herewith. Gas work & piping filed under PL application # 301681605. No change in use, egress or occup$5,000
2004-04-06Job filed: Install new boiler as shown on plans filed herewith. Gas work & piping filed under PL application # 301681605. No change in use, egress or occup$5,000
2004-02-05Permit AL — ISSUED
2003
2003-12-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-12-26Permit AL — ISSUED
2003-12-17Job filed: Installation of new plumbing fixtures with associated piping as shown on plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$30,000
2003-10-14Job filed: NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING AS SHOW plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$7,000
2003-10-14Job filed: NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING AS SHOW plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$7,000
2003-08-14Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM EXISTING LOFT BUILDING TO RETAI AND TV STUDIO,AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HE REWITH.OBTAIN C OF O.$120,000
2003-08-14Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR CHANGE OF USE FROM EXISTING LOFT BUILDING TO RETAI AND TV STUDIO,AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HE REWITH.OBTAIN C OF O.$120,000
2003-08-08DOB violation LANDMK:
2003-08-08DOB violation LANDMK:
2003-08-08DOB violation LANDMK:
2003-08-07DOB violation LANDMK:
2003-08-07DOB violation LANDMK:
2003-08-07DOB violation LANDMK:
2003-07-08CERT — from CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPLANY
2003-06-29DOB complaint, category ?
2003-06-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-06-10Job filed: Interior demolition as shown on plans filed herewith. Removal of elevator to be filed under separate application. No change in use, egress or occupa$5,000
2003-06-02Permit EQ — ISSUED
2003-05-29Job filed: INSTALLATIN OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED,25, DURING BRICK REPOINTING NO DOB FILING REQUIRED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY W
2003-05-29Job filed: INSTALLATIN OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED,25, DURING BRICK REPOINTING NO DOB FILING REQUIRED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY W
1999
1999-07-21ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 73X, RESTORE TO SERVICE FOR COMPLETE INSPECTION OR FILE FOR REMOVED (DOB 212-312-8740)
1999-02-09Agreement — from BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES to BANK LEUMI USA
1999-01-20DOB violation LL1081:
1998
1998-01-06DOB violation LL1081:
1997
1997-01-13DOB violation LL1081:
1997-01-13DOB violation LL1081:
1996
1996-03-08DOB violation LL1081:
1994
1994-12-02Deed — from MCAULEY, JOHN A; MCAULEY, LYNNE; MCAULEY, ROBERT M to BROOKLAKE ASSOCIATES
1989
1989-03-03Deed — from WORMAC INC to MC AULEY, ROBERT M; MC AULEY, JOHN A; MC AULEY, LYNNE
1978
1978-02-01LDMK — from LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION; THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1977
1977-01-05LDMK — from LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMM OF CITY OF NY; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM OF CITY OF N; THE CI

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