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316 Court Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3003330036 · 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, AEP3
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% 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 10. In ZIP 11231, 56% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% 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

8 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Missed Collection (3) · Water System (2) · General Construction/Plumbing (1) · Food Poisoning (1) · Dirty Condition (1).

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 (1901)
NoSix or more residential units (2)
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)COSTANTINO, LLC
Head officerMICHAEl a COSTANTINo
Managing agentMICHAEl a COSTANTINo
Last registered2025-10-20

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$5,068,000 $304,080
2026$4,415,000 $264,900
2027$4,942,000 $296,520

The city's market estimate has fallen 2% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
GersiItalianA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

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

SubwayCarroll St — F G · 900 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Court St / Degraw St — B57 · 150 ft
Citi BikeClinton St & Union St · 600 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 032 Samuel Mills Sprole. 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

316 Court 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

8 311 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.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $125,000 on 1986-07-15 (lender: Hamilton Fed S&l Assn). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-12-05Deed $540,600 — from VMB PROPERTIES LLC to COSTANTINO, LLC $540,600
2022-11-18Sold for $540,600 $540,600 $270,300
1986-07-15Mortgage $125,000 — from CONSTANTINO, CARMELO; BADALA, VINCENT to HAMILTON FED S&L ASSN $125,000
1985-09-18Mortgage $25,000 — from COSTANTINO, CARMELO; BADALA, VINCENT to TONG, DAVIS; RUBENSTEIN, MARK $25,000
1985-04-04Mortgage $135,000 — from 316 COURT ST ASSOC INC to VILLA INVESTORS INC $135,000

Ten-year activity

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EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201702204
201803014
201913015
20200100111
20210170118
202203216
202304015
202400022
2025180110
202610023
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-04-21Boiler inspection
2026-04-16FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-02-20Restaurant inspection: GERSI — grade A

The full timeline

2026
2026-04-21Boiler inspection
2026-04-16FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-02-20Restaurant inspection: GERSI — grade A
2025
2025-09-26Boiler inspection
2025-07-29311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-04-14311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2025-04-03311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-04-02311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2025-04-02311: Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
2025-01-30311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-01-30311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-01-24311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2025-01-24DOB complaint, category ?
2024
2024-12-04Boiler inspection
2024-05-17Restaurant inspection: GERSI — grade A
2023
2023-11-28HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-08-25Boiler inspection
2023-05-07311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2023-04-14311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2023-04-14311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2022
2022-12-05Deed $540,600 — from VMB PROPERTIES LLC to COSTANTINO, LLC$540,600
2022-11-18Sold for $540,600$540,600
2022-08-05Boiler inspection
2022-07-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2022-07-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-06-27311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021
2021-12-12Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-12-04311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-12-04311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2021-12-03311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-12-03311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2021-11-25311: Food Establishment — Food Worker Hygiene
2021-11-17311: Vaccine Mandate Non-Compliance — Customer Proof of Vaccination Not Checked
2021-09-25311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2021-09-24311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2021-07-30311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2021-06-18311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2021-06-18311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2021-06-17311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-06-02311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2021-05-27311: Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Music
2021-05-21311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2021-03-02Boiler inspection
2021-02-19311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020
2020-12-07Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-11-14311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-10-15311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-10-02311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2020-09-23311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2020-09-11311: Outdoor Dining — Street Zone Blocked
2020-09-03Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2020-09-03311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2020-07-30311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2020-07-16Boiler inspection
2020-06-27311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2019
2019-12-23Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2019-09-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-08-20Boiler inspection
2019-06-07311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2019-01-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2018
2018-06-01311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2018-05-29Boiler inspection
2018-04-13311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2018-03-23311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2017
2017-09-30311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2017-07-20311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted More Than 2 Years Ago
2017-06-22Deed — from 316 COURT STREET REALTY, LLC to VMB PROPERTIES LLC; COSTANTINO, LLC
2017-06-20Deed transfer (nominal price)
2014
2014-03-12311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2013
2013-12-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-11-15Job filed: FILING FOR KITCHEN RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#320863552, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM A$3,000
2013-09-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-09-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-09-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-06-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-06-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2013-06-06Job filed: RELOCATE & INSTALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS IN EXIST'G RESTAURANT. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE FILED UNDER SEPARATE APPLICAT$43,980
2012
2012-05-25311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2012-04-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-29DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT; REMEDY; STOP ALL WORK RENEW PERMIT
2012-03-23311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2012-03-22311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2012-03-22DOB complaint, category ?
2012-03-15Permit PL — ISSUED
2011
2011-12-08Permit PL — ISSUED
2011-12-05Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-01-03311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2010
2010-08-21311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2008
2008-07-20DOB complaint, category ?
2008-06-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-06-18Job filed: INSTALL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#310102992, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$3,000
2008-06-18Job filed: INSTALL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH JOB#310102992, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$3,000
2008-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-03-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-03-11DOB complaint, category ?
2008-03-05Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT$41,500
2008-03-05Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT$41,500
2007
2007-04-27Deed — from BADALA, VINCENT; COSTANTINO, CARMELO to 316 COURT STREET REALTY, LLC
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-01-19EASE — from CONSTANTINO, CARMELO to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1998
1998-06-12EASE — from COSTININO, CARLO to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1998-05-14DOB violation ES: ERECTED AN ILLUMINATED SIGN WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORDING! "TUXEDOS DRY CLEANERS- TAILORING ALTERATION". SIZE APPROX. 2'X 5' TYPE: R
1998-04-28DOB complaint, category ?
1996
1996-11-27Permit AL — ISSUED
1996-06-04ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED: CONSTRUCTION A BATHROOM SHEET ROCK WALL AT CELLAR THROUGHOUT. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBL$350
1995
1995-08-10DOB complaint, category ?
1992
1992-10-23Mortgage satisfied — from CONSTANTINO, CARMELO; BADALA, VINCENT to HAMILTON FED S&L ASSN
1986
1986-07-15Mortgage satisfied — from 316 COURT ST ASSOCSINC to VILLA INVESTORS INC
1986-07-15Mortgage satisfied — from COSTANTIONO, CARMELO; BADALA, VINCENT to RUBENSTEIN, MARK; TONG, DAVIS
1986-07-15Mortgage $125,000 — from CONSTANTINO, CARMELO; BADALA, VINCENT to HAMILTON FED S&L ASSN$125,000
1985
1985-09-25CERT — from VILLA INVESTORS INC
1985-09-18Deed — from 316 COURT ST ASSOC to BADALA, VINCENT; COSTANTINO, CARMELO
1985-09-18Mortgage $25,000 — from COSTANTINO, CARMELO; BADALA, VINCENT to TONG, DAVIS; RUBENSTEIN, MARK$25,000
1985-05-30Mortgage satisfied — from VILLA INVESTORS INC to HAMILTON FEDL S&L ASSN
1985-04-04Deed — from VILLA INVESTORS INC to 316 COURT ST ASSOCSINC
1985-04-04Mortgage $135,000 — from 316 COURT ST ASSOC INC to VILLA INVESTORS INC$135,000
1977
1977-07-28Mortgage — from VILLA INVESTORS INC to HAMILTON FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC
1970
1970-03-02Deed — from LEVY ETHEL M to VILLA INVESTORS INC
1970-03-02Mortgage — from VILLA INVESTORS INC to LEVY ETHEL M
1967
1967-02-03Deed — from MOSCOWITZ JENNIE (EXTX OF) to LEVY ETHEL M
1966
1966-12-27Deed — from MOSCOWITZ JENNIE EXTX OF to LEVEY ETHEL M

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