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137 Schenectady Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3013540001 · 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 11213, 61% of residential buildings hold an A and 11% 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

Open HPD violations8 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 4 class B, 4 class A. Oldest open since 2005-06-01.

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

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Abandoned Vehicle (1) · Illegal Parking (1) · Food Establishment (1) · Food Poisoning (1).

Filed construction activity

$10,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (1 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 (1901)
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$1,513,000 $90,780
2026$1,625,000 $97,500
2027$2,137,000 $128,220

The city's market estimate has risen 41% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
The Borough Bar & GrillAmericanNot yet graded—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

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

1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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

SubwayUtica Av — A C · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Crown Hts-Utica Av — 3 4 · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Bergen St / Schenectady Av — B15 B65 · 300 ft
Citi BikeSchenectady Ave & Prospect Pl · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 243K- The Weeksville School. 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

137 Schenectady 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

4 311 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: $585,000 on 2025-11-13 (lender: Interstate Home Loan Center, INC) (recorded via MERS). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2025-11-13Mortgage $585,000 — from 137 SCHENECTADY LLC to INTERSTATE HOME LOAN CENTER, INC; MERS $585,000
2006-10-04AL&R $490,000 — from FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to WILLIAMS, CLAIRE $490,000
2006-10-04Mortgage $490,000 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB $490,000
2003-12-01Mortgage $171,000 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. $171,000
2003-12-01AL&R $171,000 — from GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. to WILLIAMS, CLAIRE $171,000
1999-01-13Mortgage $175,000 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to DELTA FUNDING CORP $175,000
1997-08-12Mortgage $63,750 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE; BEASLEY, ANNIE C. to GREENPOINT BANK $63,750
1989-08-01Mortgage $80,000 — from LEE, SARAH to GREEN POINT SAVS BANK $80,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201711252020
2018035008
2019201003
2020015006
2021001001
2022001001
2023100001
2024001001
2025001102
2026002013
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The last 12 months — 4 records

DateRecord
2026-09-04311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2026-07-22Restaurant inspection: THE BOROUGH BAR & GRILL — grade N
2026-01-21311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-11-13Mortgage $585,000 — from 137 SCHENECTADY LLC to INTERSTATE HOME LOAN CENTER, INC; MERS

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-04311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2026-07-22Restaurant inspection: THE BOROUGH BAR & GRILL — grade N
2026-01-21311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025
2025-11-13Mortgage $585,000 — from 137 SCHENECTADY LLC to INTERSTATE HOME LOAN CENTER, INC; MERS$585,000
2025-08-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2024
2024-05-19311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2023
2023-08-25Job filed: No Work
2022
2022-01-28311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2021
2021-09-22311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2020
2020-08-18DOB complaint, category ?
2020-07-28311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-07-22311: Maintenance or Facility — Garbage or Litter
2020-05-14311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-02-17311: Industrial Waste — Grease In Sewer/Catch Basin (IDG)
2020-01-09311: Industrial Waste — Wastewater Into Catch Basin (IEB)
2019
2019-04-24Job filed: No Work
2019-02-19Permit AL — ISSUED
2019-01-13311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2018
2018-11-14311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2018-10-16311: Consumer Complaint — Damaged/Defective Goods
2018-06-29311: Food Establishment — Sewage
2018-06-28311: Food Establishment — Sewage
2018-05-11ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35308874J ISSUED 03/23/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICAT
2018-03-23311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — M.A.R.C.H. Program (Interagency)
2018-03-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT A CURRENT CERTIFICATION OF OPERATION.NOTED:@ THE TIME OF INSPECTION,PREMISES NEW HEIGHTS BA
2018-03-23DOB complaint, category ?
2017
2017-10-20Job filed: REMOVE EXTERIOR DOORS AND SEAL UP OPENINGS. REMOVE EXISTING FENCE. UPDATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO INDICATE NUMBER OF PERSONS AT FIRST FLOOR.$10,000
2017-09-24311: Building/Use — Zoning - Non-Conforming/Illegal Vehicle Storage
2017-09-24DOB complaint, category ?
2017-09-15311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — M.A.R.C.H. Program (Interagency)
2017-09-15DOB complaint, category ?
2017-08-23DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2017-08-23DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2017-07-31311: Standing Water — Puddle in Ground
2017-06-22Deed — from WILLIAMS, BYRON to 137 SCHENECTADY LLC
2017-06-16Deed transfer (nominal price)
2017-06-06ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35219222J ISSUED ON 02/26/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1$800
2017-06-03311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — M.A.R.C.H. Program (Interagency)
2017-06-03DOB complaint, category ?
2017-06-02ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF EMERGENCY POWER OR STORAGE BATERRY TO EXIT SIGNS PER 101.1.5.3;27-384(C$4,800
2017-06-02ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. AT FRONT & SIDE ERECTED NON FIRE PROOF WOOD CANOPY & FENCE W/SEATING AREA. AT EXP#1&4 NO PERMITS ON FILE. REMED$400
2017-05-17DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2017-04-23ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO # 35219222J ISSUED ON 02/26/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUAN$800
2017-02-27311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — M.A.R.C.H. Program (Interagency)
2017-02-27DOB complaint, category ?
2017-02-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY WITHOUT A CURRENT CERTIFICATION OF OPERATION. NOTED: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, PREMISES "NEW HEIGH$1,600
2016
2016-12-12311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — M.A.R.C.H. Program (Interagency)
2016-12-12311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — M.A.R.C.H. Program (Interagency)
2016-12-12DOB complaint, category ?
2016-12-12DOB complaint, category ?
2016-09-05311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2016-05-24311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2015
2015-11-05311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2015-10-07311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
2015-07-04311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2014
2014-12-17AALR — from FLUSHING BANK; FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to JFKYYZ MULTIPLE L.P.
2014-12-17Mortgage assigned — from FLUSHING BANK; FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to JFKYYZ MULTIPLE L.P.
2014-01-21311: Drinking — After Hours - Licensed Est
2013
2013-05-02311: Posting Advertisement — Vehicle
2011
2011-04-27311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2011-04-27DOB complaint, category ?
2011-04-20DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2011-03-15ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDGS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT$4,000
2011-01-29311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2011-01-29DOB complaint, category ?
2011-01-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OPERATION OF A PA W/O A CERTIFICATE OF OPERATION. NOTED: UPON INSPECTION CO STATES BAR & RESTAURANT IS NOW OPERATING AS PA W/APPRO$4,000
2011-01-28ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER. (LACK) OF EMERGENCY POWER OR STORAGE BATTERY CONNECTION TO EXIT SIGNS PER B$24,000
2007
2007-12-17DOB complaint, category ?
2006
2006-11-17Deed — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to WILLIAMS, BYRON
2006-10-04AL&R $490,000 — from FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB to WILLIAMS, CLAIRE$490,000
2006-10-04Mortgage $490,000 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to FLUSHING SAVINGS BANK, FSB$490,000
2006-08-14TL&R — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC
2006-08-14Mortgage satisfied — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC
2005
2005-12-13Mortgage satisfied — from ASHLEY, MINDY; ASHLEY, MINDY to CONSUMER HOME MORTGAGE, INC; CONSUMER HOME MORTGAGE, INC.
2005-06-01HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THROUGHOUT, 3RD STORY APT.
2005-06-01HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THROUGHOUT, 2ND STORY APT.
2005-06-01HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE COVER AIR VENT CEILING BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT.
2005-06-01HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT, 3RD STORY
2005-06-01HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT SASHES ALL WINDOWS, 3RD STORY APT.
2005-06-01HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT, 2ND STORY
2005-06-01HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT SASHES ALL WINDOWS, 2ND STORY APT.
2005-06-01HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS PANES ENTRANCE DOOR, VESTIBULE TO 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL.
2005-02-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: OPERATION OF A P.A. CONTRARY TO THE C OF O WHEN THE CURRENT C OF O DOES NOT ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A P.A. LEGAL OCCUPANCY BAR,REST$2,500
2004
2004-12-05ECB Non-Hazardous violation: DANGEROUS PLACES & THINGS.NOTED:PREMISES @ GROUND FLOOR ARRANGED AS CABARET W/D.J. BOOTH SOUND SYSTEM,APPROX 751 SQ.FEET OF SPACE $2,500
2004-01-21Mortgage satisfied — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION
2004-01-09ECB Non-Hazardous violation: DEFECTIVE EXIT LIGHTING,EXIT EMERGENCY LIGTHING AT SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION.REMEDY:REPAIR /REPLACE LIG$2,500
2004-01-09ECB Non-Hazardous violation: USE OF ILLEGAL HARDWARE ON THE ST MARKS AVE SIDE OF PREMISES EXIT DOORLOCKED BY DEAD BOLTS& QUICK SET LOCKS.PANIC BAR INOPERATIVE $2,500
2003
2003-12-01Mortgage $171,000 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC.$171,000
2003-12-01AL&R $171,000 — from GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. to WILLIAMS, CLAIRE$171,000
1999
1999-08-31Mortgage satisfied — from BEASLEY, ANNIE C; WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT BANK
1999-03-04Mortgage satisfied — from BEASLEY, ANNIE C; WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT BANK
1999-01-13Deed — from BEASLEY, ANNIE C; WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to WILLIAMS, CLAIRE
1999-01-13Mortgage $175,000 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to DELTA FUNDING CORP$175,000
1998
1998-12-31Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-12-29Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-12-09Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-09-11DOB complaint, category ?
1998-03-26DOB violation C:
1998-03-26ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REMEDY PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS AT SITE DURIND ENTIRE WORK PROC$130
1997
1997-12-18Permit EQ — ISSUED
1997-12-18Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-09-23DOB complaint, category ?
1997-08-12Deed — from NEERG SECOND CORP to WILLIAMS, CLAIRE; BEASLEY, ANNIE C.
1997-08-12Mortgage $63,750 — from WILLIAMS, CLAIRE; BEASLEY, ANNIE C. to GREENPOINT BANK$63,750
1997-08-12Mortgage assigned — from BEASLEY, ANNIE C; WILLIAMS, CLAIRE to GREENPOINT BANK
1997-02-11Deed — from SANTANGELO, GERALDINE/REFEREE; LEE, SARAH/DEF; NYC PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU/DEF; LEE, BET to NEERG SECOND CORP
1989
1989-08-01Mortgage $80,000 — from LEE, SARAH to GREEN POINT SAVS BANK$80,000
1989-08-01Deed — from LEE, ROBERT JR; LEE, SARAH to LEE, SARAH
1989-02-08Mortgage satisfied — from LEE, ROBERT JR to HALBIL TRADING CO INC
1989-02-08Mortgage satisfied — from LEE, ROBERT JR to HALBIL TRADING CO INC
1977
1977-06-13VAC — from CITY OF NEW YORK; THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1976
1976-09-16Deed — from IVAN E. IRIZARRY; FINANCE ADMIN OF THE CITY OF NY to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1973
1973-09-24Mortgage assigned — from HALBIL TRADING CO INC to BILLIE JOSEPH
1973-09-24Mortgage assigned — from HALBIL TRADING CO INC to BILLIE JOSEPH
1968
1968-03-29Deed — from LEE SARAH to LEE SARAH; LEE ROBERT JR
1966
1966-12-28Mortgage — from LEE ROBERT JR to HALBIL TRADING CO INC
1966-12-28Deed — from HALBIL TRADING CO INC to ROBERT LEE JR
1966-12-28Mortgage — from LEE ROBERT JR to HALBIL TRADING CO INC
1966-03-23Deed — from LEE JR ROBERT to LEE SARAH

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