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788 Manhattan Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3025970006 · 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, AEP0.8
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s3.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 86% 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 14.3. In ZIP 11222, 66% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% 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

10 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (4) · Electrical (1) · Food Poisoning (1) · Air Quality (1) · Rodent (1) · PLUMBING (1).

Filed construction activity

$719,318 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (7 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 (3)
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$2,284,000 $1,027,800
2026$2,435,000 $1,095,750
2027$2,756,000 $1,240,200

The city's market estimate has risen 21% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Baker's DozenBagels/PretzelsA—

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 (1 with three or more people sick) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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.

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

SubwayNassau Av — G · 800 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Manhattan Av / Meserole Av — B43 B62 · 100 ft
Citi BikeMeserole Ave & Manhattan Ave · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 034 Oliver H. Perry. 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

788 Manhattan 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

10 311 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: $485,779 on 2021-02-10 (lender: National Bank Of New York City). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2021-02-10Mortgage $485,779 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY $485,779
2021-02-10Agreement $1,400,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY $1,400,000
2021-02-10AL&R $1,400,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY $1,400,000
2020-11-04Deed $50,000 — from ZARIF, ELYAHOU to ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC $50,000
2020-10-25Sold for $50,000 $50,000 $16,667
2014-01-23Mortgage $168,798 — from ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SOVEREIGN BANK; SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A.; SANTANDER BANK, N.A. $168,798
2014-01-23Agreement $1,050,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SANTANDER BANK, N.A.; SOVEREIGN BANK; SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A. $1,050,000
2008-07-07Mortgage $457,073 — from ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SOVEREIGN BANK $457,073
2008-07-07Agreement $950,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SOVEREIGN BANK $950,000
2002-09-16Mortgage $175,728 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to CROSS COUNTY FEDERALSAVINGS BANK $175,728
2000-11-22Mortgage $402,500 — from QUHSHI, SADAM MOHAMED to 788 MANHATTAN AVENUEREALTY INC $402,500

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017013004
2018000011
2019008019
2020021317
2021004419
202212630223
202318010120
2024022015
20250090211
2026001012
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The last 12 months — 10 records

DateRecord
2026-08-13Restaurant inspection: BAKER'S DOZEN — grade A
2026-07-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-12-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-12-03Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-11-24311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-11-24311: PLUMBING — SEWER
2025-11-24Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-11-24Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — SEWER
2025-11-21311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2025-11-06311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-13Restaurant inspection: BAKER'S DOZEN — grade A
2026-07-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025
2025-12-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-12-03Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2025-11-24311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-11-24311: PLUMBING — SEWER
2025-11-24Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-11-24Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — SEWER
2025-11-21311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2025-11-06311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2025-05-25311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2025-04-10Restaurant inspection: BAKER'S DOZEN — grade A
2025-03-22311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024
2024-12-05311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2024-09-24311: Electrical — Electrical Wiring Defective/Exposed
2024-09-24DOB complaint, category ?
2024-05-08Restaurant inspection: BAKER'S DOZEN — grade A
2024-02-12DOB complaint, category ?
2023
2023-12-04Job filed: Moderate plumbing fixture install$44,000
2023-11-15Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-11-15Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2023-11-15Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-11-15Permit Structural — Signed-off
2023-11-15Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2023-11-15Permit Structural — Signed-off
2023-10-05Job filed: Two family home renovation to include removal and installation of partition walls, installation of new deck/terrace, mechanical installation and HVAC $194,300
2023-09-21Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-09-21Permit Structural — Signed-off
2023-09-21Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2023-08-11Boiler inspection
2023-06-13Permit Sign — Signed-off
2023-06-06Job filed: ERECT AN NON-ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL.NOT WITHIN VIEW OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC PARK 1/2 ACRE OR MORE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$4,418
2023-05-17Job filed: Two family home renovation to include removal and installation of partition walls, installation of new deck/terrace, mechanical installation and HVAC $194,300
2023-05-17Job filed: Moderate plumbing fixture install$44,000
2023-02-14Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-02-14Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2023-02-14Permit Structural — Signed-off
2023-02-09311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2022
2022-11-03Permit Structural — Signed-off
2022-11-03Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-11-03Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-10-19Permit Structural — Signed-off
2022-10-19Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-10-19Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-09-29Boiler inspection
2022-09-09Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2022-07-12DOB complaint, category ?
2022-07-12ECB CLASS - 1 violation: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE JOBSITE OF A 2 STORY ALTERATION BUILDING, I OBSERVED STRUCTURAL WORK BEING DONE. UPON REQUE$625
2022-07-12ECB CLASS - 2 violation: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION OF AN ACTIVE JOBSITE OF A 2 STORY ALTERATION BUILDING, I OBSERVED SCAFFOLD THAT IS BEING USED INSIDE ON
2022-06-17ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION-NO GUARD RAILS; NOTED: OBSERVED 4 WORKERS ON SIT$2,500
2022-06-16311: General Construction/Plumbing — Failure To Maintain
2022-06-16DOB complaint, category ?
2022-06-08311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2022-06-08DOB complaint, category ?
2022-05-03Permit Structural — Signed-off
2022-05-03Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2022-05-03Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2022-03-04Job filed: Moderate plumbing fixture install$44,000
2022-03-04Job filed: Two family home renovation to include removal and installation of partition walls, installation of new deck/terrace, mechanical installation and HVAC $194,300
2022-03-03Asbestos abatement: Removal — The Asbestos Contractor, Inc.
2022-02-04311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2021
2021-09-16311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-05-02311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-03-12311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-03-05311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2021-02-10Mortgage assigned — from SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A.; SANTANDER BANK, N.A. to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY
2021-02-10Mortgage $485,779 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY$485,779
2021-02-10Agreement $1,400,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY$1,400,000
2021-02-10AL&R $1,400,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK CITY$1,400,000
2021-01-11Boiler inspection
2020
2020-11-04Deed — from ZARIF, MILIA to ZARIF, ELYAHOU
2020-11-04Deed $50,000 — from ZARIF, ELYAHOU to ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC$50,000
2020-10-25Sold for $50,000$50,000
2020-05-26DOB complaint, category ?
2020-05-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: #2 EXPANSION TANK DEFECTIVE-DEBRIS IN BOILER ROOM-HWH FLUE SUPPORT DEFECTIVE-HW SHUTOFF VALVE CORRODED-MIXING VALVE DEFECTIVE-FRES
2020-05-19311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Face Covering Violation
2020-02-12Boiler inspection
2019
2019-12-27311: Broken Parking Meter — Out of Order
2019-12-15311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-12-01311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-28311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-27311: Electronics Waste Appointment — Ewaste appointment
2019-04-05311: Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Music
2019-03-12Boiler inspection
2019-02-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2018
2018-03-29Boiler inspection
2017
2017-12-19311: Food Establishment — Food Spoiled
2017-11-17311: Plumbing — Plumbing-Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained
2017-11-17DOB complaint, category ?
2017-03-20311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2016
2016-10-08311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2016-10-02311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2016-10-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2016-08-04311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2015
2015-02-21311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2014
2014-10-08311: Broken Muni Meter — Out of Order
2014-07-12311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2014-01-23PAT — from ZARIF, MILIA to ZARIF, HAIM
2014-01-23PAT — from ZARIF, ELYAHOU to ZARIF, HAIM
2014-01-23Mortgage $168,798 — from ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SOVEREIGN BANK; SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A.; SANTANDER BANK, N.A.$168,798
2014-01-23Agreement $1,050,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SANTANDER BANK, N.A.; SOVEREIGN BANK; SOVEREIGN BANK, N.A.$1,050,000
2013
2013-05-03Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-03-21311: Broken Muni Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2010
2010-12-16311: Broken Parking Meter — Coin or Card Did Not Register
2010-11-10311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2010-11-08311: HEATING — HEAT
2010-11-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008
2008-07-07PAT — from ZARIF, MILIA to ZARIF, HAIM
2008-07-07PAT — from ZARIF, ELYAHOU to ZARIF, HAIM
2008-07-07Mortgage assigned — from CROSS COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK to SOVEREIGN BANK
2008-07-07Mortgage $457,073 — from ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SOVEREIGN BANK$457,073
2008-07-07Agreement $950,000 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC; ZARIF, MILIA; ZARIF, ELYAHOU to SOVEREIGN BANK$950,000
2007
2007-04-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2006
2006-10-24Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-10-17Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$3,000
2006-10-17Job filed: INSTALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$3,000
2006-07-18Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-07-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-07-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-06-21Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY.$100,000
2006-06-21Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY.$100,000
2006-06-14CTOR — from 788 MANHATTAN AVENUE REALTY,INC. to RANKIN, HAROLD
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2004
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-12-02Deed — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to ZARIF,ELYAHOU; ZARIF, MILIA
2002-09-16Mortgage assigned — from 788 MANHATTAN AVENUEREALTY INC to CROSS COUNTY FEDERALSAVINGS BANK
2002-09-16Agreement — from CROSS COUNTY FEDERALSAVINGS BANK to ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC
2002-09-16Deed — from QUHSHI, SADAM MOHAMED to ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC
2002-09-16Mortgage $175,728 — from ZARIF FAMILY PARTNERS LLC to CROSS COUNTY FEDERALSAVINGS BANK$175,728
2001
2001-07-02Agreement — from QUHSHI, SADAM MOHAMED to 788 MANHATTAN AVENUEREALTY INC
2000
2000-11-22Deed — from 788 MANHATTAN AVENUEREALTY INC to QUHSHI, SADAM MOHAMED
2000-11-22Mortgage $402,500 — from QUHSHI, SADAM MOHAMED to 788 MANHATTAN AVENUEREALTY INC$402,500
1987
1987-07-10Mortgage satisfied — from 788 MANHATTAN AV RLTY IN to GREEN POINT SVGS BANK
1975
1975-07-17Deed — from RANKIN HAROLD to 788 MANHATTAN AVE RLTY INC
1975-07-17Mortgage — from 788 MANHATTAN AVE RLTY INC to GREEN POINT SAVS BK
1975-07-16Mortgage — from 788 MANHATTAN AVE REALTY INC to RANKIN HAROLD
1974
1974-09-05Mortgage — from RANKIN HAROLD to GREEN POINT SAVS BANK
1967
1967-07-19Mortgage — from RANKIN HAROLD to GREEN POINT SAVINGS BANK
1967-07-11Deed — from RANKIN HAROLD; ROGAN ROBERT to RANKIN HAROLD

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