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442 Graham Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3027350003 · 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 class3
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% 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 10. In ZIP 11211, 58% of residential buildings hold an A and 7% 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

4 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3) · Outdoor Dining (1).

Filed construction activity

$845,210 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (14 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 (1920)
NoSix or more residential units (1)
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$1,834,000 $110,040
2026$1,618,000 $97,080
2027$2,123,000 $127,380

The city's market estimate has risen 16% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
BaleraPizzaA—

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 4 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

2 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2023 (0 in the last three years).

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayGraham Av — L · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 7-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Lorimer St — G L · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Graham Av / Richardson St — B43 · 100 ft
Citi BikeGraham Ave & Herbert St · 350 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 132 The Conselyea 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

442 Graham 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: $718,846 on 2019-09-17 (lender: Ridgewood Savings Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2019-09-17AL&R $1,100,000 — from 442 GRAHAM AVENUE LLC to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK $1,100,000
2019-09-17Agreement $1,100,000 — from 442 GRAHAM AVENUE LLC to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK $1,100,000
2019-09-17Mortgage $718,847 — from 442 GRAHAM AVENUE LLC to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK $718,847
2013-03-13AL&R $450,000 — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to INVESTORS BANK $450,000
2013-03-13Mortgage $450,000 — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to INVESTORS BANK $450,000
1999-10-21Mortgage $100,000 — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP $100,000
1986-01-30Mortgage $60,000 — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to CORSINI, THERESA/TRFOR; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE; DE LUCA, MILLIE $60,000
1983-01-05Mortgage $30,000 — from DE LUCA, MILLIE TRST; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE to PACELLA, LOUIS $30,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017010001
2018600017
2019001708
2020003003
2021018009
2022002002
2023003003
2024000000
202518220022
2026502018
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The last 12 months — 15 records

DateRecord
2026-06-21311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2026-05-15Job filed: INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING AS PER PLANS. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATI
2026-05-10311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-05-01Restaurant inspection: BALERA — grade A
2026-03-09Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-03-09Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-03-06Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2026-03-06Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2025-12-29Job filed: Installation of plumbing fixtures and gas cooking equipment
2025-12-02Job filed: VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT. ADD THIRD STORY OVER EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION AT SECOND FLOORS. NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES, DOORS,
2025-11-20DOB complaint, category ?
2025-11-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT : OBSERVED ACTIVE SITE CP PRESENT UPON INSPECTIONNOTED: SWS CONSTRUCTED CONTRARY TO APPROVED DOCUMENTS ,NOTED
2025-11-19Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025-11-06Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-10-29Permit General Construction — Permit Issued

The full timeline

2026
2026-06-21311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2026-05-15Job filed: INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING AS PER PLANS. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATI$19,000
2026-05-10311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2026-05-01Restaurant inspection: BALERA — grade A
2026-03-09Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2026-03-09Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-03-06Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2026-03-06Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2025
2025-12-29Job filed: Installation of plumbing fixtures and gas cooking equipment$64,200
2025-12-02Job filed: VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT. ADD THIRD STORY OVER EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION AT SECOND FLOORS. NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES, DOORS, $220,000
2025-11-20DOB complaint, category ?
2025-11-20ECB CLASS - 2 violation: VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT : OBSERVED ACTIVE SITE CP PRESENT UPON INSPECTIONNOTED: SWS CONSTRUCTED CONTRARY TO APPROVED DOCUMENTS ,NOTED
2025-11-19Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025-11-06Permit Plumbing — Permit Issued
2025-10-29Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-10-18311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2025-10-18311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2025-10-03Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2025-09-26Permit Structural — Permit Issued
2025-09-24Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE $5,000
2025-09-24Permit Sidewalk Shed — Signed-off
2025-09-22Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025-09-22Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2025-09-05Job filed: Installation of plumbing fixtures and gas cooking equipment$64,200
2025-09-05Job filed: Proposed installation of SS Hoods , Exhaust Duct and Exhaust Fan as per plans.$21,600
2025-07-14Job filed: NEW FULL FOOTPRINT VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT ABOVE THE EXISTING ROOF FRAMING ELEVATION, EXISTING ROOF TO REMAIN IN PLACE, NEW STRUCTURE TO BE INSTALLED ABO$50,000
2025-05-16Job filed: INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING AS PER PLANS. FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATI$19,000
2025-05-01Job filed: Proposed interior renovation to existing store including new tiles over existing floor, wall finishing, new counter and incidental GC work associated $56,210
2025-04-30Job filed: VERTICAL ENLARGEMENT. ADD THIRD STORY OVER EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR RENOVATION AT SECOND FLOORS. NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES, DOORS, $220,000
2025-04-30Job filed: ERECT CONSTRUCTION FENCE TO SAFE GUARD PROPERTY AT FRONT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION B01215078. NO CHANGE TO THE USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY$5,000
2023
2023-05-20311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2023-04-30311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2023-01-06311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2022
2022-08-28311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2022-07-11311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2021
2021-12-19311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2021-08-24311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-08-10311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-07-02311: Plumbing — Failure To Retain Water/Improper Drainage- (LL103/89)
2021-07-02DOB complaint, category ?
2021-04-07311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2021-02-03311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2021-01-10311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2021-01-09311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2020
2020-09-30311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Restaurant/Bar Not in Compliance
2020-06-07311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-05-29311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2019
2019-11-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-09-17TL&R — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to INVESTORS BANK
2019-09-17AL&R $1,100,000 — from 442 GRAHAM AVENUE LLC to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK$1,100,000
2019-09-17Agreement $1,100,000 — from 442 GRAHAM AVENUE LLC to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK$1,100,000
2019-09-17Mortgage $718,847 — from 442 GRAHAM AVENUE LLC to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK$718,847
2019-09-17Mortgage assigned — from INVESTORS BANK to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK
2019-09-17Deed — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to 442 GRAHAM AVENUE, LLC
2019-08-21Deed transfer (nominal price)
2018
2018-10-26Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-10-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-09-14Job filed: FILE BL WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION WITH # 321780346. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.$1,000
2018-04-06Permit PL — ISSUED
2018-04-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-02-14Job filed: INSTALL NEW HVAC AND DUCT WORK FOR 1ST FLOOR USE; REGISTER COMBINED BOILER AND HWH AT 2ND FLOOR FL. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.$50,000
2018-02-14Job filed: INSTALL NEW HVAC AND DUCT WORK FOR 1ST FLOOR USE; REGISTER COMBINED BOILER AND HWH AT 2ND FLOOR FL. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.$50,000
2017
2017-04-19DOB complaint, category ?
2016
2016-11-10Permit PL — ISSUED
2016-09-23DOB complaint, category ?
2016-06-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2015
2015-12-30DOB complaint, category ?
2015-12-24DOB complaint, category ?
2015-06-23DOB complaint, category ?
2015-03-10DOB complaint, category ?
2014
2014-11-20DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2014-08-18ECB CLASS - 3 violation: WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONS DOCS & OR APPROVED AMENDS.INSP PWG APR 15 2014 PREMISES UNDER PC ALT2 320989953 LOC FOLDER $200
2014-08-15DOB complaint, category ?
2014-08-08ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT.NOTE:@ TIME OF INSP FOUND APPROX 8'HIGH CMU BLOCK WALLS ERECTED @ ROOF LEVEL.WALLS PERIMETER ALL 4 SIDES.OPENING$1,600
2014-05-15311: Asbestos — Asbestos Complaint (B1)
2014-05-06311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2014-05-06DOB complaint, category ?
2014-04-30Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-04-20311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2014-04-20DOB complaint, category ?
2014-04-15Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO RENOVATE 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT (NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY)ADD PARAPET WALL & STAIR BULK HEAD IN COMPLIANCE WITH AP$11,560
2014-04-15Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO RENOVATE 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT (NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY)ADD PARAPET WALL & STAIR BULK HEAD IN COMPLIANCE WITH AP$11,560
2014-04-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-04-15Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-03-12DOB complaint, category ?
2014-02-07Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO PROVIDE ROOF PROTECTION ON 442 GRAHAM AVENUE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DEMO APPLICATION #320707687 FOR 444 GRAHAM AVENUE. (NO CHANGE IN$30,000
2014-02-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-01-16Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR MASONRY WALL REPAIR ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE BUILDING. (NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY)$35,000
2014-01-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2013
2013-09-30311: Street Sign - Damaged — Street Cleaning - ASP
2013-08-07311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Café
2013-04-27311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013-04-17Job filed: APPLICATION FILED FOR CELLAR AND 2ND FLOOR EXTENSION, ADDITION OF 3RD & 4TH FLOORS AND NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.$217,045
2013-03-13AL&R $450,000 — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to INVESTORS BANK$450,000
2013-03-13Mortgage $450,000 — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to INVESTORS BANK$450,000
2012
2012-05-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-04-24Job filed: MODIFY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY, GAS VALVE FILED UNDER APPLICATION 301359857. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2012-01-06311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2012-01-02311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2010
2010-07-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-04-29311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2010-03-07311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2010-02-06311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2010-02-03311: Noise — Noise: Loud Music/Nighttime(Mark Date And Time) (NP1)
2010-01-24311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2010-01-04311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2010-01-04311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2010-01-04311: Noise — Noise: Loud Music/Nighttime(Mark Date And Time) (NP1)
2009
2009-10-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2009-03-05Mortgage satisfied — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.
2009-03-05TL&R — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.
2007
2007-10-16DOB complaint, category ?
2004
2004-06-11DOB complaint, category ?
2003
2003-02-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2002
2002-06-20Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-06-11Job filed: Install fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.$2,000
2002-05-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2002-05-15Job filed: INSTALL AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN RANGEHOOD. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS AND OCCUPANCY.$2,200
2002-01-07DOB complaint, category ?
2001
2001-11-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2001-11-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-11-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-11-15DOB complaint, category ?
2001-11-07Job filed: Architectural , Mechanical and plumbing changes as indicated on plans.$70,000
2001-11-07Job filed: Architectural , Mechanical and plumbing changes as indicated on plans.$70,000
2001-10-30ECB Non-Hazardous violation: PLUMBING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. BIPING FOR GAS WATER WASTE, VENTING FIXTURES FOR BOTH KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMOVED RELOUTED INSTAL$800
2001-10-30ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTED. PIPING FOR GAS WATER WASTE VENTING FIXTURES FOR BOTH KITCHEN AND BATHROOM R$400
2001-10-22DOB complaint, category ?
1999
1999-10-21Mortgage $100,000 — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP$100,000
1999-10-21Mortgage assigned — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP
1998
1998-10-28Mortgage satisfied — from FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO to CORSINI, JOSEPHINE; DELUCA, MILLIE AS TRUSTEE FOR THERESA CO
1986
1986-02-07Mortgage satisfied — from CORSINI,THERESA/TRSTFOR; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE/TRSTE; DE LUCA, MILLIE/TRSTEE to PACELLA, LOUIS
1986-01-30Mortgage $60,000 — from FORTUNATO, MARIO; FORTUNATO, CARMELA to CORSINI, THERESA/TRFOR; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE; DE LUCA, MILLIE$60,000
1986-01-30Deed — from DE LUCA, MILLIE TRUSTEE; CORSINI, THERESA TRU/FOR; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE to FORTUNATO, CARMELA; FORTUNATO, MARIO
1983
1983-01-05Deed — from PACELLA, LOUIS to DE LUCA, MILLIE TRST; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE
1983-01-05DECL — from DE LUCA, MILLIE; CORSINI, THERESA; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE TR FO
1983-01-05Mortgage $30,000 — from DE LUCA, MILLIE TRST; CORSINI, JOSEPHINE to PACELLA, LOUIS$30,000
1980
1980-10-10Deed — from WIGS & WIGLETS INC to PACELLA LOUIS

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