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144 Union Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3003420023 · 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, AEP0.4
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class2
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 8. 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

33 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Outdoor Dining (8) · Missed Collection (6) · Residential Disposal Complaint (4) · Food Establishment (3) · Commercial Disposal Complaint (3) · Illegal Parking (2).

Filed construction activity

$67,947 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (2 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. 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 (1931)
NoSix or more residential units (1)
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).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$370,000 $166,500
2026$371,000 $166,950
2027$387,000 $174,150

The city's market estimate has risen 5% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
MesonSeafoodA—
Petit CrevetteFrenchAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

2 restaurants · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

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

Hurricane evacuation zone 3 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

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 · 0.4 mi straight-line (about an 11-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Columbia St / Union St — B61 · 400 ft
Citi BikeCarroll St & Columbia St · 550 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 029 John M. Harrigan. 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

144 Union 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

33 311 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: $98,131 on 2022-06-14 (lender: Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-06-14Agreement $421,750 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOTT J to M&T BANK $421,750
2022-06-14Mortgage $98,132 — from ARKIN, ELLIOTT J; ARKIN, DEBORAH W to SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME $98,132
2017-05-01Mortgage $100,000 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOT J to BROOKLYN COOPERATIVE FEDERAL CREDIT UNIO $100,000
2016-08-30Mortgage $504,175 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOTT J to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; CONGRESSIONAL BANK $504,175
2010-04-30Agreement $541,294 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. $541,294
2010-04-30Mortgage $95,822 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. $95,822
2005-09-07AL&R $475,000 — from FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to ARKIN, DEBORAH W $475,000
2005-09-07Deed $900,000 — from SACCO, JENNIE to ARKIN, DEBORAH W $900,000
2005-09-07Mortgage $475,000 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB $475,000
1991-03-27Mortgage $30,000 — from SACCO, JENNIE; SACCO, FRANK to DE LOSA, CLEMENTINE; DE LOSA, VINCENT $30,000
1984-04-12Mortgage $11,000 — from SACCO, FRANK; SACCO, JENNIE to DE LOSA, CLEMENTINE; DE LOSA, VINCENT $11,000

Ten-year activity

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2022
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2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017001113
2018001012
2019011013
2020003014
20212241110
2022204219
202301110214
202400110213
202503100114
20260090110
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The last 12 months — 11 records

DateRecord
2026-10-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-09-07311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-05-15311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-05-09311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-05-09311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Disposal
2026-05-05311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2026-05-04Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2026-05-04311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2026-05-04311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2026-02-18Restaurant inspection: PETIT CREVETTE — grade A
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-09-07311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-05-15311: Missed Collection — Trash
2026-05-09311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-05-09311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Disposal
2026-05-05311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2026-05-04Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2026-05-04311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE
2026-05-04311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2026-02-18Restaurant inspection: PETIT CREVETTE — grade A
2025
2025-11-14DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2025-10-07311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-09-13311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-08-05311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-06-11Restaurant inspection: PETIT CREVETTE · mice evidence
2025-03-31FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-02-12311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-02-10311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2025-02-04311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Disposal
2025-02-03311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2025-01-24311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2025-01-24DOB complaint, category ?
2025-01-21311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Disposal
2025-01-07311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2024
2024-12-02311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2024-11-07Restaurant inspection: MESON — grade A
2024-08-03311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2024-07-18311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-07-10Restaurant inspection: MESON
2024-05-29311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-05-03311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-04-24311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-04-09311: Missed Collection — Trash
2024-03-19311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-03-12311: Missed Collection — Trash
2024-02-19311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2024-01-04311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023
2023-12-02311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-10-31311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-10-26311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-10-22311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2023-09-13311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023-09-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building - Vacant, Open And Unguarded
2023-09-13311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2023-09-13DOB complaint, category ?
2023-08-08311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-06-27Boiler inspection
2023-05-23311: Missed Collection — Trash
2023-05-12311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper
2023-05-02Restaurant inspection: PETIT CREVETTE — grade A · mice evidence
2023-01-24311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2022
2022-09-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-09-06Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO INSTALL NEW TYPE I KITCHEN HOODS ON 1ST FLOOR, ROOFTOP EXHAUST FAN, MAKE-UP AIR FAN AND DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS. FIRE SUPPRESSION S$15,000
2022-06-14Agreement $421,750 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOTT J to M&T BANK$421,750
2022-06-14Mortgage $98,132 — from ARKIN, ELLIOTT J; ARKIN, DEBORAH W to SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME$98,132
2022-05-27311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper/Metal/Glass/Rigid Plastic
2022-05-27311: Missed Collection — Trash
2022-04-13311: Noise — Noise: Jack Hammering (NC2)
2022-03-15Boiler inspection
2022-02-01311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2021
2021-11-04ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DOB REQUIREMENT FOR PERMIT SIGN OFF. RESPONDENT OBTAIN PERMIT# 320364725 WHICH EXPIRED ON 10/26/2012. PERMI$625
2021-10-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2021-10-13DOB complaint, category ?
2021-07-22Mortgage assigned — from MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; CONGRSSIONAL BANK to M&T BANK
2021-06-20311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2021-06-04311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2021-03-23311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2021-02-26Boiler inspection
2021-02-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2021-02-05Job filed: INSTALL SOLAR PV SYSTEM ON THE EXISTING ROOFTOP. NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$52,947
2020
2020-11-29311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-11-22311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2020-09-27311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-07-14Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-25311: Street Sign - Dangling — One Way
2019-11-26Boiler inspection
2019-07-05FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018
2018-10-31Boiler inspection
2018-07-26311: Street Condition — Pothole
2017
2017-10-18Boiler inspection
2017-08-14311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
2017-05-01Mortgage $100,000 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOT J to BROOKLYN COOPERATIVE FEDERAL CREDIT UNIO$100,000
2016
2016-09-16311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2016-09-12311: Sewer — Sewer Odor (SA2)
2016-09-12311: Sanitation Condition — 12 Dead Animals
2016-08-30Deed — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOT J
2016-08-30Mortgage $504,175 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W; ARKIN, ELLIOTT J to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS; CONGRESSIONAL BANK$504,175
2016-08-05Deed transfer (nominal price)
2016-08-02Mortgage satisfied — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK FSB
2016-03-17FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015
2015-10-30311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2014
2014-03-10311: Derelict Bicycle — 14B Derelict Bicycle
2013
2013-12-31311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2013-08-20311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2012
2012-05-11311: Smoking — Smoking Violation
2012-05-04Permit AL — ISSUED
2012-01-25311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2012-01-25311: Water System — Excessive Water In Basement (WEFB)
2012-01-25DOB complaint, category ?
2011
2011-09-26Job filed: 96 SQUARE FOOT GLASS AND ALUMINIUM ADDITION ON 2ND FLOOR ROOF DECK. NO ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC WORK SEASON UNHEATED ENCLOSE.$35,000
2011-07-22311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2011-07-15311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2011-07-07311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2011-06-21311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2011-05-05311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2011-05-05311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Consultation
2011-02-14311: Street Condition — Pothole
2010
2010-12-30311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010-04-30Agreement $541,294 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.$541,294
2010-04-30Mortgage $95,822 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.$95,822
2010-04-30Mortgage assigned — from FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
2010-04-30TL&R — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, N.A.
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-05-20DOB complaint, category ?
2009-05-18DOB complaint, category ?
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY ADVERTISING SIGN NOT PERMITTED IN C1-3 ZONING DISTRICT SIGN COPY (TARGE) REMEDY:REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGNAGE$5,000
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY LEASING OR OTHERWISE MAKING ILLEGAL ADVERTISING SIGN AVAILABLE TO OTHERS. (TARGET). REMEDY: REMOVE ILL
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ACTING AS AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO OBTAIN VALID OAC REGISTRATION NUMBER WHILE ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING BU
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY WITH OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SURFACE AREA. RESTRICTION OF 150 SQ FT APPROX. 200
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY W/ OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SURFACE AREA RESTRICTION OF 150 SQFT APPROX.200 SQFT (
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY LEASING OR OTHERWISE MAKING ILLEGAL ADVERTISING SIGN AVAILABLE TO OTHERS TARGET REMEDY:REMOVE ILLEGAL
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY ADVERTISING SIGN NO PERMITTED IN C1-3 ZONING DISTRICT (TARGET) REMEDY:REMOVE ILLEGAL SIGNAGE
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY LEASING OR OTHERWISE MAKING ILLEGAL ADVERTISING SIGN AVAILABLE TO OTHERS (TARGET) REMEDY:REMOVE ILLEGA
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY W/ OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SURFACE AREA RESTRICTION OF 150 SQFT APPROX.200 SQFT (
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: PROPERTY OWNER ACTING AS AN OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY FAILURE TO OBTAIN VALID OAC REGISTRATION NUMBER WHILE ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR
2009-04-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OUTDOOR ADVERTISING COMPANY ADVERTISING SIGN NOT PERMITTED IN C1-3 ZONING DISTRICT. SIGN COPY "TARGET" STOP ALL WORK REM: REMOVE I
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-12-06Mortgage satisfied — from SACCO, JENNIE; SACCO, FRANK to DELOSA, CLEMENTINE; DELOSA, VINCENT
2005-09-07AL&R $475,000 — from FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to ARKIN, DEBORAH W$475,000
2005-09-07PAT — from SACCO, JENNIE to SACCO, CAMILLE
2005-09-07PAT — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to ARKIN, ELLIOTT
2005-09-07Deed $900,000 — from SACCO, JENNIE to ARKIN, DEBORAH W$900,000
2005-09-07Mortgage $475,000 — from ARKIN, DEBORAH W to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB$475,000
2005-06-13Mortgage satisfied — from SACCO, JENNIE; SACCO, FRANK to DE LOSA, CLEMENTINE; DE LOSA, VINCENT
2005-05-26CONDEED — from SACCO, JENNIE to SACCO, JENNIE
2004
2004-08-06Deed — from SACCO , JENNIE to SACCO MELLO REALTY LLC
1999
1999-05-18Deed — from SACCO, FRANK; SACCO, JENNIE to SACCO, JENNIE
1998
1998-11-09EASE — from SACCO, FRANK to NEW YORK TELEPHONE COMPANY
1994
1994-05-09Agreement — from DELOSA, CLEMENTINE to SACCO, FRANK; SACCO, JENNIE
1991
1991-03-27Mortgage $30,000 — from SACCO, JENNIE; SACCO, FRANK to DE LOSA, CLEMENTINE; DE LOSA, VINCENT$30,000
1984
1984-04-12Agreement — from DE LOSA, VINCENT; DE LOSA, CLEMENTINE to SACCO, FRANK; SACCO, JENNIE
1984-04-12Mortgage $11,000 — from SACCO, FRANK; SACCO, JENNIE to DE LOSA, CLEMENTINE; DE LOSA, VINCENT$11,000
1974
1974-02-04Mortgage — from SACCO JENNIE; SACCO FRANK to DE LOSA CLEMENTINE; DE LOSA VINCENT

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