Building Biography

The MapLandlordsNeighborhoodsZIP CodesGradesThe Mice MapAboutWhat's new

Building report

216 Smith Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3004020045 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

Free while in beta — every NYC building gets a report like this, updated weekly from city records. If it's useful, chip in to keep it free

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 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. More recorded distress than 77% 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 1.3. 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

31 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (16) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (9) · Water Conservation (2) · Homeless Person Assistance (1) · Noise (1) · Water System (1).

Filed construction activity

$604,360 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (3 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 (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)PPPW HOLDINGS LLC
Head officerSerge Rosenberg
Managing agentSerge Rosenberg
Last registered2025-07-08

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,730,000 $223,800
2026$3,988,000 $239,280
2027$4,298,000 $257,880

The city's market estimate has risen 15% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Verde Cafe & LoungeItalianA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

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

Flood exposure

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

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 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

SubwayBergen St — F G · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Smith St / Douglass St — B57 · 250 ft
Citi BikeWarren St & Smith St · 450 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. 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

216 Smith 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

31 311 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: $110,000 on 1986-05-29 (lender: Brooklyn Jenapo Fedcr U). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-05-30Deed $2,750,000 — from BERNSTEIN FAMILY TRUST; ROZA SHTELMAKHER, AS TRUSTEE to PPPW HOLDINGS LLC $2,750,000
2025-05-14Sold for $2,750,000 $2,750,000 $1,375,000
1986-05-29Mortgage $110,000 — from BERNSTEIN, ESTHER; BERNSTEIN, DAVID; BERNSHTEYN, DAVID/AKA; BERNSHTEYN, FIRA/AKA to BROOKLYN JENAPO FEDCR U $110,000

Ten-year activity

50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
25
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
YearConstructionHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201701001
201807007
201913004
20200160016
202108019
20220130013
20230240125
20240160117
2025543214
202614005
This record is free. Keeping it free costs money.
Servers, data pipelines, weekends. Pay what you want — a dollar helps.
Chip in

The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-08-13Job filed: Interior renovation for existing 2 family dwelling units at existing mixed used building. Partial demolition of non load bearing walls, new interior p
2026-05-11311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-05-11311: Water System — No Water (WNW)
2026-05-11Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-04-18311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2025-12-11Restaurant inspection: VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE — grade A
2025-12-02Rodent inspection: Passed

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-13Job filed: Interior renovation for existing 2 family dwelling units at existing mixed used building. Partial demolition of non load bearing walls, new interior p$259,680
2026-05-11311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-05-11311: Water System — No Water (WNW)
2026-05-11Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2026-04-18311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2025
2025-12-11Restaurant inspection: VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE — grade A
2025-12-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-06-09Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-05-30Mortgage satisfied — from BERNSTEIN, DAVID; BERNSHTEYN, DAVID; BERNSHTEYN, FIRA; BERNSTEIN, ESTHER to JENAPO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; BAY RIDGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; ISLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
2025-05-30Deed $2,750,000 — from BERNSTEIN FAMILY TRUST; ROZA SHTELMAKHER, AS TRUSTEE to PPPW HOLDINGS LLC$2,750,000
2025-05-27311: Water Conservation — Water Meter Broken/Leaking - Private Residence (CMR)
2025-05-19311: Water Conservation — Water Meter Broken/Leaking - Other (CMO)
2025-05-14Sold for $2,750,000$2,750,000
2025-04-28Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-04-28Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2025-03-04Job filed: File plumbing application in conjunction with GC application # B01179838.$85,000
2025-02-27Job filed: Interior renovation for existing 2 family dwelling units at existing mixed used building. Partial demolition of non load bearing walls, new interior p$259,680
2025-01-26311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-01-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024
2024-11-21311: Homeless Person Assistance
2024-10-21311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-10-15311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-10-08311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-10-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-10-08311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-10-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-09-17311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-09-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-08-27311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-08-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-07-09311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2024-07-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-07-01Restaurant inspection: VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE — grade A
2024-04-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-04-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-03-22311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023
2023-12-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-12-07311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-11-20311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-11-20311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-11-20311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-10-30311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-10-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-10-28311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-10-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-08-10311: Consumer Complaint — Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store
2023-07-19311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2023-05-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-05-16311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-05-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-04-25311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-04-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-04-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-02-24311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-02-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-02-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-02-17311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-02-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-01-23Restaurant inspection: VERDE CAFE & LOUNGE — grade A
2023-01-05311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-01-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022
2022-12-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-12-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-10-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-10-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-09-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-09-22311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-08-17311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2022-08-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-08-07311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2022-08-04311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-04-17311: Food Establishment — Pet/Animal
2022-04-14311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2022-01-17311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021
2021-12-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-09-28311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-08-27311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2021-08-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-08-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-06-19311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2021-06-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2021-05-25311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2021-05-01311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2020
2020-11-30311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-11-18311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-11-16311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-10-30311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2020-10-25311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-10-24311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-10-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-10-04311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2020-09-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-09-16311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2 Bulk-Missed Collection
2020-09-08311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-09-07311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020-08-08311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-08-01311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-05-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-05-09311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2019-03-19Permit PL — ISSUED
2019-02-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018
2018-09-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-06-25311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2018-04-30311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2018-04-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-04-21311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2018-04-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
2018-04-21Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2017
2017-06-24311: Broken Muni Meter — Credit Card Stuck in Meter
2014
2014-01-26311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2013
2013-04-09311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2012
2012-01-25311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2011-12-05Permit PL — ISSUED
2010
2010-10-07ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS &/OR APPROVEDAMENDMENTS FOR ALTII APP#320079703 OF WHICH APPLICANT IS REQ
2010-09-10DOB complaint, category ?
2010-01-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2009
2009-12-31Job filed: INSTALLATION OF AIR-CONDITIONING CONDENSING UNIT ON THE ROOF.DUCK WORK TO THE ROOF.NO CHANGE TO USE,OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. ANSUL FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM$31,030
2009-12-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-12-09Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY$3,000
2009-10-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-10-06Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009-10-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-10-01Job filed: RENOVATION OF STORE FOR RESTAURANT WITH NEW KITCHEN$149,200
2009-10-01Job filed: RENOVATION OF STORE FOR RESTAURANT WITH NEW KITCHEN$149,200
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-02-28Deed — from BERNSTEIN, ESTHER; BERNSHTEYN , DAVID; BERNSTEIN, DAVID; BERNSHTEYN, FIRA to BERNSTEIN FAMILY TRUST
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-09-25ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 48A 49 6A WIRING EXPOSED AT BURNER MOTOR REPLACE SAFETY OR RELIEF VALUE WITH A.S.M.E. TYPE SIDE BLOW DOWN$180
1997
1997-02-10DOB violation LL6291:
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1986
1986-05-29Deed — from SON-CLAIRE RLTY INC to BERNSTEIN, DAVID/AKA; BERNSHTEYN, FIRA; BERNSHTEYN, DAVID; BERNSTEIN, ESTHER/AKA
1986-05-29Mortgage $110,000 — from BERNSTEIN, ESTHER; BERNSTEIN, DAVID; BERNSHTEYN, DAVID/AKA; BERNSHTEYN, FIRA/AKA to BROOKLYN JENAPO FEDCR U$110,000
1984
1984-04-19Mortgage satisfied — from MEDINA, JOSEPHINE; MEDINA, LUIS A to EDISON FEDERAL S&L ASSOC
1981
1981-07-17Deed — from DIAZ RENE to SON CLAIRE REALTY INC
1980
1980-09-30Deed — from MEDINA LUIS ANGEL; MEDINA LUIS A; MEDINA JOSEPHINE to DIAZ RENE
1966
1966-01-13Mortgage — from MEDINA JOSEPHINE; MEDINA LUIS A to EDISON SAVS & LOAN ASSN
1966-01-13Deed — from DIANIELLO FRANCESCO S to MEDINA JOSEPHINE; MEDINA LUIS A; MEDINA LUIS

Support this site Back to the building page