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218 Classon Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3019097502 · 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 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 0. In ZIP 11205, 49% of residential buildings hold an A and 13% 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

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

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (2) · New Tree Request (1) · For Hire Vehicle Complaint (1).

Filed construction activity

$46,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (21 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

NoBuilt before 1974 (2022)
YesSix or more residential units (6)
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)218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
Head officerSAM WURZBERGER
Managing agentMRE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
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$458,495 $206,323
2026$550,247 $247,611
2027$289,990 $130,496

The city's market estimate has fallen 37% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

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

SubwayClasson Av — G · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Classon Av / Willoughby Av — B48 · 150 ft
Citi BikeEmerson Pl & Myrtle Ave · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S./I.S. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Health & Science Academy. 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

218 Classon Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
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.

The landlord's report card

Managed by MRE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC — 112 buildings, 897 units. Grades across the portfolio: A71 · B14 · C15 · D4 · F2. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
2136 Honeywell Avenue BX101 C
250 Winthrop Street BK49 B
43-08 52nd Street QN40 A
458 East 25th Street BK37 A
641 East 28th Street BK36 A
901 Myrtle Avenue BK34 A
1409 Flatbush Avenue BK22 A
1173 Rogers Avenue BK21 A
1223 Putnam Avenue BK18 A
280 Bond Street BK13 A
156-08 107 Avenue QN12 A
1118 Fulton Street BK11 A
170 West Street BK10 A
256 North 9 Street BK10 A
South 4 Street BK10 A
171 Hancock Street BK10 A
695 Lafayette Avenue BK9 A
164 South 1 Street BK8 A
1477 Pacific Street BK8 B
168 Evergreen Ave BK8 A
1202 Decatur Street BK8 B
193 Moffat Street BK8 A
89 Montrose Avenue BK8 A
41 Goodwin Place BK8 A
423 Tompkins Avenue BK8 A
1200 Decatur Street BK8 A
176 Quincy Street BK8 A
1572 Pacific Street BK8 A
207 North 6 Street BK8 A
79 Eagle Street BK8 A
649 Marcy Avenue BK8 A
1261 Pacific Street BK8 B
142 Macon Street BK7 A
254 Winthrop Street BK7 A
27 Van Buren Street BK7 B
88 Herbert Street BK7 A
69 Java Street BK7 A
444 Pulaski Street BK7 A
52 Maspeth Avenue BK7 A
442 Pulaski Street BK7 A
838 Quincy Street BK7 A
846 Quincy Street BK7 A
131 North 4 Street BK6 A
98 Meserole Street BK6 A
218 Classon Avenue BK6 A
93 Quincy Street BK6 A
96 North 5 Street BK6 A
111 South 4 Street BK6 A
291A Monroe Street BK6 C
252 Hancock Street BK6 C
141 Green Street BK6 A
256 Jefferson Street BK6 B
508 Waverly Avenue BK6 A
55 Maspeth Avenue BK6 A
133 Menahan Street BK6 A
27 Dodworth Street BK5 C
252 Himrod Street BK5 D
133 Meserole Avenue BK5 A
641 DeKalb Avenue BK5 A
397 Greene Avenue BK4 F

showing 60 of 112 buildings

Sales, deeds & mortgages

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2026-03-16Deed $2,087,412 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to KAUFMANN, MARGARET; FINE, ANDREW $2,087,413
2026-03-16Mortgage $1,640,000 — from KAUFMANN, MARGARET; FINE, ANDREW to TD BANK, N.A.; MERS $1,640,000
2026-03-09Sold for $2,087,413 $2,087,413 $347,902
2025-02-13Deed $1,825,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to NYC CLASSON LLC $1,825,000
2025-01-27Sold for $1,825,000 $1,825,000 $304,167
2024-10-28Deed $1,350,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to PAPPAS, ALEX $1,350,000
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $3,505,852
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $3,505,852
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $3,505,852
2023-11-29Agreement $736,000 — from WESSNER, GREGORY; BALLAST, MATTHEW to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. $736,000
2023-11-29Deed $920,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to WESSNER, GREGORY; BALLAST, MATTHEW $920,000
2023-11-29Mortgage $736,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $736,000
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $3,505,852
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $4,338,375
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC $4,338,375

Ten-year activity

100500
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
55
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017220004
2018000000
2019000022
2020000000
2021700108
202235200037
2023101044055
20240353011
2025001405
2026002406
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The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-05-04311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-04-16311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-03-25PREL — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC; GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
2026-03-16Deed $2,087,412 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to KAUFMANN, MARGARET; FINE, ANDREW
2026-03-16Mortgage $1,640,000 — from KAUFMANN, MARGARET; FINE, ANDREW to TD BANK, N.A.; MERS
2026-03-09Sold for $2,087,413
2025-12-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units

The full timeline

2026
2026-05-04311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-04-16311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2026-03-25PREL — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC; GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
2026-03-16Deed $2,087,412 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to KAUFMANN, MARGARET; FINE, ANDREW$2,087,413
2026-03-16Mortgage $1,640,000 — from KAUFMANN, MARGARET; FINE, ANDREW to TD BANK, N.A.; MERS$1,640,000
2026-03-09Sold for $2,087,413$2,087,413
2025
2025-12-01Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-02-19PREL — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA; GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC
2025-02-13PAT — from NYC CLASSON LLC to BOARD OF MANAGERS FOR 218 CLASSON AVENUE
2025-02-13Deed $1,825,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to NYC CLASSON LLC$1,825,000
2025-01-27Sold for $1,825,000$1,825,000
2024
2024-12-23Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-25HPD 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
2024-11-19PREL — from GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC to 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2024-10-28PAT — from PAPPAS, ALEX to THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE 218 CLASSON
2024-10-28Deed $1,350,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to PAPPAS, ALEX$1,350,000
2024-09-18311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2024-07-28311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2024-02-28Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-02-22DOB complaint, category ?
2024-02-22DOB complaint, category ?
2024-02-22DOB complaint, category ?
2023
2023-11-29Mortgage assigned — from GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$3,505,852
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$3,505,852
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$3,505,852
2023-11-29Agreement $736,000 — from WESSNER, GREGORY; BALLAST, MATTHEW to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.$736,000
2023-11-29PAT — from BALLAST, MATTHEW; WESSNER, GREGORY to THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-11-29Deed $920,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to WESSNER, GREGORY; BALLAST, MATTHEW$920,000
2023-11-29Mortgage $736,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$736,000
2023-11-29Agreement $3,505,852 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$3,505,852
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$4,338,375
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$4,338,375
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$4,338,375
2023-11-15Mortgage $716,000 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$716,000
2023-11-15PREL — from GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC; GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA to 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-11-15PREL — from GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC; GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA to 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-11-15PREL — from GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC; GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA to 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$4,338,375
2023-11-15Mortgage assigned — from GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC to MERS; TD BANK, N. A.
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$4,338,375
2023-11-15Agreement $716,000 — from CHANOINE, SASKIA to MERS; TD BANK, N. A.$716,000
2023-11-15PAT — from CHANOINE, SASKIA to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
2023-11-15Deed $903,167 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to CHANOINE, SASKIA$903,167
2023-11-15Agreement $4,338,375 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to GENESIS CAPITAL, LLC$4,338,375
2023-10-24Deed $923,349 — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC to SRINATH, SRIYA$923,349
2023-10-24Mortgage $732,000 — from SRINATH, SRIYA to PNC BANK, N.A.$732,000
2023-10-24PAT — from SRINATH, SRIYA to BD OF MGRS OF THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CON
2023-10-10ADEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-10-10ADEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-10-10ADEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-10-10ADEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-10-10ADEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-10-10ADEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-09-20MAPS — from THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-09-20CDEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-09-20MAPS — from THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-09-20MAPS — from THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-09-20CDEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-09-20MAPS — from THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-09-20CDEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-09-20CDEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-09-20MAPS — from THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-09-20CDEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-09-20MAPS — from THE 218 CLASSON AVENUE CONDOMINIUM
2023-09-20CDEC — from 218 CLASSON CONDOMINIUM LLC
2023-08-30Certificate of occupancy Final
2023-08-04Job filed: PROPOSE NEW 4-STORY PLUS CELLAR AND PENTHOUSE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER PLAN. OBTAIN NEW C OF O.$1,000
2023-07-21Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2023-07-21Permit Sprinklers — Signed-off
2023-06-02Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2023-05-15DOB complaint, category ?
2023-03-24Job filed: SUBDIVISION CONDOMINIUM HEREWITH FILED LOT NO. 46 TENTATIVE LOT NOS. 1101-1106. SEE COMMENTS FOR DETAILS. APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOB NOW BUIL
2023-01-31Job filed: Subsequently filed for Foundation work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2023-01-31Job filed: Subsequently filed for Structural work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2023-01-23Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2023-01-20Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY NEEDLE BEAM AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$6,000
2022
2022-12-24Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Signed-off
2022-12-14Job filed: Subsequently filed Mechanical Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$100
2022-12-14Job filed: Subsequently filed Plumbing Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-12-14Job filed: Subsequently filed Sprinkler Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-12-12Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2022-11-30Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY NEEDLE BEAM AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$6,000
2022-11-22Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2022-11-21Permit Construction Fence — Signed-off
2022-10-29DOB complaint, category ?
2022-10-18Job filed: PROPOSE NEW 4-STORY PLUS CELLAR AND PENTHOUSE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER PLAN. OBTAIN NEW C OF O.$1,000
2022-10-03Job filed: Subsequently filed Plumbing Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-09-22Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2022-09-21Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Signed-off
2022-09-20Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BARRICADE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,000
2022-09-09Job filed: Subsequently filed for Structural work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-08-19Permit Supported Scaffold — Signed-off
2022-08-19Permit Protection and Mechanical Methods — Signed-off
2022-08-19Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2022-08-18Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY ROOF PROTECTION AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$1,000
2022-08-18Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2022-08-18Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2022-07-08Permit Sprinklers — Signed-off
2022-07-08Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-05-26Permit Structural — Signed-off
2022-05-25Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-05-25Permit Foundation — Signed-off
2022-05-09Job filed: Subsequently filed for Foundation work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-05-02Permit Support of Excavation — Signed-off
2022-04-29Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2022-03-16Job filed: Subsequently filed SOE work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1$1,000
2022-03-16Job filed: Subsequently filed for Foundation work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-03-03Job filed: Subsequently filed for Structural work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-02-11DOB complaint, category ?
2022-01-31Job filed: Subsequently filed Mechanical Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$100
2022-01-31Job filed: Subsequently filed Sprinkler Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-01-31Job filed: Subsequently filed Plumbing Scope of work in conjunction with NB # B00608234-I1.$1,000
2022-01-25Permit DM — ISSUED
2021
2021-12-23Permit Construction Fence — Signed-off
2021-12-17Job filed: PROPOSE BUILDER'S PAVEMENT PLAN TOTAL STREET FRONTAGE 25 LF, FILED IN CONJUNCTIO WITH DOB NOW NB # B00608234-I1.
2021-12-17Job filed: PROPOSE TEMPORARY CONSTURCTION FENCEFILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB # B00608234-I1$1,000
2021-12-17Job filed: PROPOSE BUILDER'S PAVEMENT PLAN TOTAL STREET FRONTAGE 25 LF, FILED IN CONJUNCTIO WITH DOB NOW NB # B00608234-I1.
2021-10-25Job filed: PROPOSE NEW 4-STORY PLUS CELLAR AND PENTHOUSE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER PLAN. OBTAIN NEW C OF O.$1,000
2021-10-15Job filed: FILED HEREWITH A FULL HAND DEMOLITION OF A 2 STORY AND CELLAR STRUCTURE
2021-10-15Job filed: FILED HEREWITH A FULL HAND DEMOLITION OF A 2 STORY AND CELLAR STRUCTURE
2021-09-02Sold for $1,200,000$1,200,000
2019
2019-11-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-10-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2017
2017-11-02Job filed: FILING HEREWITH PLANS AND APPLICATION TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FALLEN TREE ON AN EXISTING DWELLING. ALL REPAIR WORK SHALL BE DIRECT REPLACEMENT IN-K$13,000
2017-11-02Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-04-17DOB complaint, category ?
2017-04-16DOB violation C: DAMAGED AT REAR YARD DUE TO HEAVY WINDS AND RAIN. TREE FELL ON ROOF ONE CEILING RAFTER CRACKEDANS SOME FASCIA ON REAR SET BACK R

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