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272 3 Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3004400040 · 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, AEP6
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 89% 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 21.7. In ZIP 11215, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 4% 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

25 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (12) · Noise (4) · Illegal Dumping (2) · Rodent (1) · Dirty Condition (1) · Dead Animal (1).

Filed construction activity

$1,157,807 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (28 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)272 THIRD LLC
Head officerPAUL D'AVINO
Managing agentPAUL M D'AVINO
Last registered2025-07-22

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

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$5,805,000 $348,300
2026$6,234,000 $374,040
2027$5,507,000 $330,420

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

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Cafe MarsFusionA—

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 2 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

SubwayUnion St — R · 750 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Carroll St — F G · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 13-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 3 Av / Union St — B37 · 150 ft
Citi Bike3 Ave & Carroll St · 350 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

272 3 Avenue

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

25 311 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

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2020-11-19Deed $2,350,000 — from PADOVANO, CAROLINE; D'ALESSIO, MATTHEW to MURPHY, PAMELA J $2,350,000

Ten-year activity

50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
36
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017006006
2018002013
2019011013
2020001416
202112140825
2022240110136
202310290223
20245081115
202560120119
20266050011
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The last 12 months — 12 records

DateRecord
2026-09-04Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-06-13311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-06-12Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA
2026-06-01Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-04-16Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-03-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-02-24311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2026-02-12311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-01-29311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-01-21Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-01-15Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2025-11-17311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-04Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-06-13311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-06-12Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA$54,000
2026-06-01Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-04-16Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2026-03-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-02-24311: Snow or Ice — Sidewalk
2026-02-12311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-01-29311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2026-01-21Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-01-15Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2025
2025-11-17311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2025-10-18Restaurant inspection: CAFE MARS
2025-10-07Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2025-10-02Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-09-23311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2025-09-23311: Illegal Dumping — Chronic Dumping
2025-08-07311: Litter Basket Request — New Basket
2025-07-15311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-07-09Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-07-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-07-08Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2025-07-03311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-04-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-04-22311: Homeless Person Assistance
2025-04-08Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2025-01-31311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2025-01-31311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2025-01-30Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2025-01-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2024
2024-12-04HPD 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
2024-11-04Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2024-10-26Restaurant inspection: CAFE MARS — grade A
2024-10-08311: Dead Animal — Other
2024-08-19Agreement — from NYC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION to 272 THIRD LLC
2024-08-01Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA$54,000
2024-07-02311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-07-02311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2024-06-21Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2024-05-24311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2024-03-19Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA$54,000
2024-02-28Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2024-02-04311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2024-01-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2023
2023-12-21311: Noise — Noise: Alarms (NR3)
2023-12-12Certificate of occupancy Renewal With Change
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
2023-10-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-10-05311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-10-04311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2023-09-18Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2023-08-29311: Bike Rack Condition — Bike Rack Repair
2023-08-08Certificate of occupancy Renewal Without Change
2023-08-04311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA$54,000
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-20Certificate of occupancy Initial
2023-03-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2023-03-24311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-02-24Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2023-02-14Restaurant inspection: CAFE MARS
2023-02-06Restaurant inspection: CAFE MARS
2023-02-01Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA$54,000
2023-01-29Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2023-01-25Permit Structural — Signed-off
2023-01-24Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022
2022-11-17HPD 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
2022-11-16Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING. REPLACE SEWER LINE AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. FILED IN CONJUNTION WITH CO ALTERATION NUMBER B00616333$43,000
2022-11-16Job filed: INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AND DUCTWORK AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$37,500
2022-11-16Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$41,600
2022-11-03Permit Structural — Signed-off
2022-10-18Permit EW — ISSUED
2022-10-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PV SYSTEM. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$66,907
2022-09-27311: Street Condition — Blocked - Construction
2022-09-16Permit Sprinklers — Signed-off
2022-09-14Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$45,900
2022-09-07Job filed: Proposed sidewalk cellar hatch door removal and infill. Provide new concrete over metal deck and intermediate steel beams to accommodate loading requ$20,000
2022-09-01Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$45,900
2022-08-01Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$45,900
2022-07-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2022-07-28Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING. REPLACE SEWER LINE AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. FILED IN CONJUNTION WITH CO ALTERATION NUMBER B00616333$43,000
2022-07-14Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-07-12311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2022-06-21Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING. REPLACE SEWER LINE AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. FILED IN CONJUNTION WITH CO ALTERATION NUMBER B00616333$43,000
2022-05-26Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2022-05-18311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-05-17311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-05-16Job filed: INSTALLING NEW COMMERCIAL KITCHEN COOKING VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTALLING NEW S/S HOOD WITH NEW EXHAUST/MUA DUCTS AND NEW EXHAUST/MUA FANS. NO OTHER $10,000
2022-03-31Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-03-30311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022-03-30311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2022-03-29311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2022-03-16HPD 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
2022-02-25Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-02-24Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. FILED IN CONJUNTION WITH CO ALTERATION NUMBER B00616333 AND SPRINKLER B0062$43,000
2022-02-08Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2022-02-03Job filed: Structural support for HVAC units on steel dunnage, new enlarge window openings at 1st and 2nd floor levels of rear facade. Removal, replacement, and $24,000
2022-02-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2022-01-26Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2022-01-26Job filed: INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AND DUCTWORK AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$37,500
2022-01-26Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELATED PIPING. REPLACE SEWER LINE AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. FILED IN CONJUNTION WITH CO ALTERATION NUMBER B00616333$43,000
2022-01-26Job filed: INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.$41,600
2021
2021-11-17Job filed: PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR TO CONVERT EXISTING STORE SPACE INTO RESTAURANT; EXTERIOR RENOVATION TO 1ST FLOOR STOREFRONT FA$54,000
2021-11-04Job filed: PROPOSED REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, MILLWORK, AND FINISHES, REPLACE EXISTING STAIR IN KIND FROM 2ND TO 3RD FLOOR. NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF $72,000
2021-11-03Permit Structural — Signed-off
2021-10-25Job filed: Structural support for HVAC units on steel dunnage, new enlarge window openings at 1st and 2nd floor levels of rear facade. Removal, replacement, and $24,000
2021-09-24311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2021-09-24DOB complaint, category ?
2021-09-03Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-08-25Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2021-08-25Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2021-08-25Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2021-08-25Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-19Asbestos abatement: Removal — Fiber Control Inc.
2021-07-12Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-07-12Job filed: REMEDIATE EXISTING BRICK THROUGHOUT FACADE. NEW MASONRY OPENING AT REAR SECOND FLOOR FACADE FOR NEW METAL AND GLASS SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM. NEW FINISHES $24,000
2021-06-14Job filed: PROPOSED REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, MILLWORK, AND FINISHES, REPLACE EXISTING STAIR IN KIND FROM 2ND TO 3RD FLOOR. NEW WINDOWS, NEW ROOF $72,000
2021-04-14311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-04-14311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-03-17311: Graffiti — Police Report Not Requested
2020
2020-11-25PAT — from MURPHY, PAMELA to HOLM, WILLIAM P; AMSALEM, LEEOR; KOZHICH, VALERIA A
2020-11-19Deed — from MURPHY, PAMELA J to 272 THIRD LLC
2020-11-19Deed $2,350,000 — from PADOVANO, CAROLINE; D'ALESSIO, MATTHEW to MURPHY, PAMELA J$2,350,000
2020-11-12Deed transfer (nominal price)
2020-05-01Boiler inspection
2020-03-01311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-12-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2019-11-08DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
2019-04-03Boiler inspection
2018
2018-08-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-04-27311: Litter Basket / Request — 10 Litter Basket / Request
2018-04-03Boiler inspection
2017
2017-09-01City emergency repair (OMO): at fire escape ------ replace with new the broken / defective or missing treads 6th & 12th up from bottom 2nd to 3rd sto$599
2017-08-28311: Other Enforcement — E3B Sidewalk Obstruction
2017-08-21311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2017-08-21HPD 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
2017-08-15HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING MISSING TREAD 6ST UP FROM BOTTOM 2ND TO 3RD
2017-06-29311: Street Condition — Pothole
2016
2016-02-09Permit SG — ISSUED
2016-02-09Permit AL — ISSUED
2016-02-03311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2016-01-15Job filed: ERECT SIGN STRUCTURE . SIGN FILED UNDR SEPARATE APPLICATION. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$5,000
2016-01-15Job filed: ERECT SIGN STRUCTURE . SIGN FILED UNDR SEPARATE APPLICATION. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$5,000
2016-01-11Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
2016-01-11Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR FRAME
2015
2015-03-20311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2015-03-20311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2014
2014-07-10311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2014-01-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: B254,6A,15,24B,44A,50,50A,B,C,D,E. 50- STORAGE W/I 7' OF BOILER. 50A- HWH FLUE IN CONTACT AND UNSUPPORTED. 50B- MIXING VALVE MISSI
2013
2013-12-05311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2012
2012-11-13311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2012-09-17311: Investigations and Discipline (IAD) — Electrical - Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Work In Progress
2012-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2012-09-17DOB complaint, category ?
2012-08-09Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-07-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-07-11Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-05-05311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2012-04-09Job filed: A2$121,500
2012-04-09Job filed: A2$121,500
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-05-08Permit EQ — ISSUED
2008-05-08Permit EW — ISSUED
2008-04-24DOB violation C:
2008-04-11Job filed: INSTALL NEW STOREFRONT AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY. INSTALLATION OF HUNG CEILING.$12,000
2008-03-05DOB complaint, category ?
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-06-12DEED, LE — from DELESSIO, MARY to PADOVANO, CAROLINE; D'ALESSIO, MATTHEW
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-07-25DOB violation LL6291:
1990
1990-12-28Deed — from DELESSIO, MARY to D'ALESSIO, MATTHEW; DELESSIO, MARY; PADOVANO, CAROLINE
1966
1966-04-25Deed — from DE LESSIO MARY to D'ALESSIO MATTHEW J

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