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221 Smith Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3004030002 · 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, AEP15
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 62% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 28.3. In ZIP 11201, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations7 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 6 class A. Oldest open since 2024-07-23.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

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

14 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (6) · Water System (2) · Illegal Parking (2) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (2) · Smoking or Vaping (1) · For Hire Vehicle Report (1).

Filed construction activity

$232,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (6 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 (1900)
YesSix or more residential units (6)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)MARIE SCHWARTZ
Last registered2025-06-12

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$2,550,000 $1,147,500
2026$2,040,000 $918,000
2027$2,448,000 $1,101,600

The city's market estimate has fallen 4% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Landmark CevicheriaLatin AmericanA—

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 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

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

6 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2017 (0 in the last three years).

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 · 500 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Smith St / Douglass St — B57 · 200 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills. 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

221 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

14 311 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: $178,000 on 1996-07-19 (lender: Greenpoint Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2004-03-15Agreement $147,000 — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. $147,000
2004-03-15Mortgage $25,136 — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. $25,136
1996-07-19Mortgage $178,000 — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT BANK $178,000
1989-05-17Mortgage $180,000 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND $180,000
1987-02-02Mortgage $175,000 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to SECOND COMM FUND OFNY $175,000
1986-05-23Mortgage $50,000 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to LIUZZI, JOHN $50,000
1985-10-10Mortgage $67,500 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK $67,500

Ten-year activity

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2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
17
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017002002
2018002013
2019230016
20203060110
20214250112
2022102014
2023033208
202401150117
2025001023
20260090110
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The last 12 months — 11 records

DateRecord
2026-08-30311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-06-19311: For Hire Vehicle Report — Driver Report - Non Passenger
2026-03-31311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-03-31311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-03-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-01-10311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-01-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-01-06Boiler inspection
2025-12-05Restaurant inspection: LANDMARK CEVICHERIA — grade A

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-30311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-07-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-06-19311: For Hire Vehicle Report — Driver Report - Non Passenger
2026-03-31311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-03-31311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-03-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-01-10311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-01-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2026-01-06Boiler inspection
2025
2025-12-05Restaurant inspection: LANDMARK CEVICHERIA — grade A
2025-06-10HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-06-09Boiler inspection
2024
2024-10-17Boiler inspection
2024-10-03311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2024-09-23DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2024-09-01311: Smoking or Vaping — Allowed in Smoke Free Area
2024-07-23HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISS
2024-07-23HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
2024-07-23HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2024-07-23HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2024-07-23HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2024-07-23HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2024-07-23HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2024-06-07311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2024-05-20311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2024-04-23Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-11HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2024-04-10311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2024-04-10311: Water System — Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1)
2023
2023-09-27311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2023-07-05311: Boilers — Boiler - Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
2023-07-05DOB complaint, category ?
2023-07-05ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FOUND WIEL MACLAIN BOILER EG 65 WITH VIOLATING CONDITIONS, REMOVE STORAGE IN BOILER ROOM,DISCHARGE PIPING ON WATER HEATER WRONG MA$310
2023-06-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-03-24HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-02-03Deed — from ESTATE OF JOHN VERRANGIA to 221 SMITH STREET REALTY CORP
2023-01-21Deed transfer (nominal price)
2022
2022-12-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2022-04-05Boiler inspection
2022-03-02HPD 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
2022-03-02HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021
2021-08-30311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-07-19FDNY inspection (RISK)
2021-04-13311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-13HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-13HPD 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
2021-04-09311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-03-09Boiler inspection
2021-02-17DOB complaint, category ?
2021-01-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2021-01-15Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENTS 2R, 3R AND 4R AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$45,000
2021-01-15Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENTS 2R, 3R AND 4R AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$45,000
2021-01-15Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENTS 2R, 3R AND 4R AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$45,000
2020
2020-08-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2020-07-27Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENTS AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$46,000
2020-07-23Job filed: PROPOSED RENOVATION OF EXISTING APARTMENTS AS PER PLANS, NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$46,000
2020-06-12311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-05-20311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2020-05-19311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2020-05-19311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2020-05-19311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2020-05-19311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2020-02-27Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-09FDNY inspection (RISK)
2019-12-05FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2019-07-11DOB complaint, category ?
2019-05-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-05-01Job filed: APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE OPEN SPACE IN THE REAR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AS SEATING AREA. PROPOSED FINISH FLOOR AND WALLS IN REAR AREA. NO CHANGE IN$5,000
2019-03-12Boiler inspection
2018
2018-10-19HPD 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
2018-08-20Boiler inspection
2018-02-23311: Overflowing Litter Baskets — 6 Overflowing Litter Baskets
2017
2017-06-10311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2017-05-23311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2016
2016-11-15HPD 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
2015
2015-12-30311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2 Bulk-Missed Collection
2015-11-02311: Broken Muni Meter — Timer Defect - Fast/Fail
2015-02-24HPD class I: SECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THER
2014
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-07-06Mortgage satisfied — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT BANK; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC.
2012-07-06TL&R — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC.
2011
2011-07-07311: Smoking — Smoking Violation
2011-02-14311: Broken Parking Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2010
2010-05-28Job filed: PROPOSED SEASONAL DINING IN EXISTING OPEN REAR YARD, EXISTNG USE GROUP 6 C.O.# 85594.$3,000
2010-05-28Job filed: PROPOSED SEASONAL DINING IN EXISTING OPEN REAR YARD, EXISTNG USE GROUP 6 C.O.# 85594.$3,000
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-12-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-08-01ECB Hazardous violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO DEPT OF BLDG.RECORDS.REAR YARD BEING USED FOR ADDITIONAL SEATING 12 TABLES WITH 24 CHAIRS.REMEDY:DISCONTINUE$800
2005-01-31DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-04-05Mortgage satisfied — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT BANK
2004-03-15AL&R — from GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. to VERRANGIA, JOHN
2004-03-15Agreement $147,000 — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.$147,000
2004-03-15Mortgage $25,136 — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.$25,136
2003
2003-06-16Permit PL — ISSUED
2003-03-06Tenant complaint: NONCONST — SMOKE DETECTOR
2002
2002-09-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-09-05Job filed: PROPOSED WOOD BURNING BRICK OVEN AT 1ST FLOOR REAR$8,000
2000
2000-11-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-10-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-10-13Job filed: Install fire suppression system, range hood and gas valve on the first floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$3,500
2000-10-13Job filed: Install fire suppression system, range hood and gas valve on the first floor. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$3,500
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-07-19Mortgage $178,000 — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT BANK$178,000
1996-07-19Mortgage assigned — from VERRANGIA, JOHN to GREENPOINT BANK
1994
1994-11-02Deed — from VERRANGIA, JOHN; DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE to VERRANGIA, JOHN
1992
1992-07-09Agreement — from INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK to VERRANGIA, JOHN; DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE
1992-07-09Mortgage satisfied — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to LIUZZI, JOHN
1992-07-09Agreement — from SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK
1992-07-09Agreement — from SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK
1991
1991-10-10Permit EW — ISSUED
1989
1989-06-14Agreement — from LIUZZI, JOHN to SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND
1989-05-17Mortgage $180,000 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND$180,000
1987
1987-06-30HPD class B: § 62, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. SAFEGUARD EGRESS BY PROVIDING IRON GUARD RAILS OR PARAPET WALLS 3 FT 6 IN HIGH AND EXTENDIN
1987-06-30HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER & SIGNS ETC 1 STY PUB HALL REAR.
1987-06-30HPD class C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE BRACE OF GOOSENECK LADDER ROOF NORTH REAR ER1.
1987-06-30HPD class C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. PROPERLY SECURE BRACE OF GOOSE NECK LADDER ROOF NORTH REAR ER1.
1987-02-02Mortgage $175,000 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to SECOND COMM FUND OFNY$175,000
1987-02-02Agreement — from LIUZZI, JOHN to SECOND COMMERCIAL FUND
1986
1986-05-23Mortgage $50,000 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to LIUZZI, JOHN$50,000
1985
1985-10-10Deed — from KASSNER, ALICE to DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE
1985-10-10Mortgage $67,500 — from DECIMOTERZO, SALVATORE; VERRANGIA, JOHN to INDEPENDENCE SAVS BANK$67,500
1972
1972-01-12Mortgage — from KASSNER ROBERT S; KASSNER ALICE to WESLAN ANTHONY I

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