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297 9 Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3010040049 · 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
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. Less recorded distress than 100% 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 0. 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

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Homeless Person Assistance (3) · Blocked Driveway (1) · Illegal Parking (1) · Street Light 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 (1920)
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).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,139,000 $512,550
2026$1,249,000 $562,050
2027$1,278,000 $575,100

The city's market estimate has risen 12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
The Owl FarmAmericanA—

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).

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

Subway4 Av-9 St — F G R · 600 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: 9 St / 5 Av — B61 · 50 ft
Citi Bike10 St & 5 Ave · 400 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 039 Henry Bristow. 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

297 9 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

6 311 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: $500,000 on 2003-08-12 (lender: Broadford, INC. and Ross, Breda C). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2023-08-23Deed $1,800,000 — from BROADFORD INC. to 5TH AND 9TH, LLC $1,800,000
2023-08-08Sold for $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $900,000
2003-08-12Mortgage $500,000 — from BROADFORD, INC.; BROADFORD, INC to BROADFORD, INC.; ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR $500,000
2003-08-12DEEDO $550,000 — from ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, JR., CHARLES F to BROADFORD, INC. $550,000
2003-08-12Mortgage $500,000 — from BROADFORD, INC.; BROADFORD, INC to BROADFORD, INC.; ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR $500,000
1985-06-17Mortgage $64,000 — from ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR to RYAN, JAMES A $64,000
1982-10-28Mortgage $60,000 — from RYAN, JAMES A; ROSS, BRESDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR. to HUEMMER, ANDREW J $60,000

Ten-year activity

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2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017012104
2018002316
2019001113
2020001102
2021000213
2022003115
2023032319
2024201227
2025001427
2026002013
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-08-17311: Street Light Condition — Lamppost Base Door/Cover Missing
2026-05-13311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-04-15Boiler inspection
2025-10-29311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-17311: Street Light Condition — Lamppost Base Door/Cover Missing
2026-05-13311: Homeless Person Assistance — Non-Chronic
2026-04-15Boiler inspection
2025
2025-10-29311: Homeless Person Assistance — Chronic
2025-10-11Restaurant inspection: THE OWL FARM — grade A
2025-04-25Boiler inspection
2025-03-25DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2025-03-25DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2025-03-25DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2025-03-25DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2024
2024-11-04Job filed: Alteration CO
2024-09-25DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2024-09-25DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2024-05-21Boiler inspection
2024-04-18Restaurant inspection: THE OWL FARM — grade A
2024-04-09311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2024-02-26Job filed: NO WORK$100
2023
2023-12-17311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2023-10-25311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-09-15Boiler inspection
2023-08-23Deed $1,800,000 — from BROADFORD INC. to 5TH AND 9TH, LLC$1,800,000
2023-08-08Sold for $1,800,000$1,800,000
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-03-14ATL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2022
2022-10-29311: Homeless Person Assistance
2022-08-17Boiler inspection
2022-06-26311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2022-03-04TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2022-02-23311: Bus Stop Shelter Complaint — Lighting
2021
2021-09-29Mortgage satisfied — from BRADFORD INC. to ROSS, CHARLES F JR; ROSS, BREDA C
2021-09-21Boiler inspection
2021-07-14ATL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2020
2020-12-29311: Street Condition — Pothole
2020-01-14ATL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2019
2019-11-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-10-30TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2019-03-23311: Water System — No Water (WNW)
2018
2018-11-16ATL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2018-08-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2018-08-24311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2018-08-23TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2018-04-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-01-23ATL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2017
2017-09-15311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2017-08-15TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2017-07-02311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2 Bulk-Missed Collection
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2016
2016-10-28311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint
2016-08-24TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2016-05-11ATL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2015
2015-08-25TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2015-07-03311: Homeless Person Assistance — No Status Call
2015-06-18311: Water System — NO WATER - WNW
2015-06-11FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014
2014-08-20TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2013
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-02-26311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-02-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-02-17311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-02-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-02-16311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-02-16Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-01-31311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-01-31Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011
2011-06-16311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2011-02-20311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-02-20311: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2011-02-20Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-02-20Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — ELECTRIC-SUPPLY
2009
2009-12-31DOB violation LBLVIO:
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-05-22ECB Hazardous violation: B4B,BQ9,4B,16,24B,36,38,48A,50A,B,C,D,E,F.50A-HOLES IN BOILER ROOM WALLS & CEILING.50B-NO BOILER ROOM DOOR.50C-BACKFLOW NOT PIPED $1,300
2003
2003-08-12PAT — from ROSS, BREDA C to ROSS, JR., CHARLES F
2003-08-12Mortgage $500,000 — from BROADFORD, INC.; BROADFORD, INC to BROADFORD, INC.; ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR$500,000
2003-08-12DEEDO $550,000 — from ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, JR., CHARLES F to BROADFORD, INC.$550,000
2003-08-12Mortgage $500,000 — from BROADFORD, INC.; BROADFORD, INC to BROADFORD, INC.; ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR$500,000
1999
1999-10-22Permit EW — ISSUED
1999-10-22Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-12-22Mortgage satisfied — from ROSS, BREDA C; RYAN, JAMES A; ROSS, CHARLES F JR to HUEMMER, ANDREW J
1992-01-28Mortgage satisfied — from RYAN, JAMES A to ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR
1991
1991-04-16Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-04-16Permit EW — ISSUED
1985
1985-06-17Deed — from ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR; RYAN, JAMES A to ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR
1985-06-17Mortgage $64,000 — from ROSS, BREDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR to RYAN, JAMES A$64,000
1982
1982-10-28Mortgage $60,000 — from RYAN, JAMES A; ROSS, BRESDA C; ROSS, CHARLES F JR. to HUEMMER, ANDREW J$60,000
1982-10-28Deed — from HUEMMER, ANDREW J to ROSS, BREDA C; RYAN, JAMES A; ROSS, CHARLES F JR

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