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488 Clarkson Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3048420001 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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This building is not graded (non-residential or no residential units on record) — the report below covers its full public record.

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

27 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (12) · Food Establishment (4) · Consumer Complaint (3) · Vendor Enforcement (2) · Mobile Food Vendor (1) · Abandoned Vehicle (1).

Filed construction activity

$140,820 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (6 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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,573,000 $707,850
2026$1,625,000 $731,250
2027$1,764,000 $793,800

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

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Bagels, Salads, UrwaySaladsA—

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)
4 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Contains Foreign Object, Food Worker Activity) · 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

SubwayWinthrop St — 2 5 · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Clarkson Av / E 38 St — B12 · 300 ft
Citi BikeClarkson Ave & E 37 St · 50 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
Middle: M.S. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell. 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

488 Clarkson Avenue

Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

27 311 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: $250,000 on 2002-09-26 (lender: Si Bank & Trust). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2010-02-16Deed $120,959 — from THE LIBERTY PROPERTIES COMPANY to 492-498 CLARKSON OWNERS, L.L.C. $120,959
2002-09-26Mortgage $250,000 — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES COMPANY to SI BANK & TRUST $250,000
1987-05-27Mortgage $24,477 — from CARRESE, JOHN; LIBERTY PROPERTIES/DBA; CARRESE, GLORIA to HAMILTON FED S&L ASSN $24,477
1984-02-10Mortgage $45,000 — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES CO to COMMUNITY NAT'L BNK& TR $45,000
1982-02-08Mortgage $110,000 — from LIBERTY PROPS CO AKA; LIBERTY PROPS CO PTNSP to HAMILTON FEDL S&L ASSN $110,000

Ten-year activity

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20211116018
202200202
2023008311
202400617
20252011114
202600628
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The last 12 months — 8 records

DateRecord
2026-09-29311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2026-09-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-18311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2026-07-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-07-08Restaurant inspection: BAGELS, SALADS, URWAY — grade A
2026-03-05311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Spill/Release (HA1)
2026-02-20311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2026-01-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-29311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2026-09-23311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2026-08-18311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2026-07-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-07-08Restaurant inspection: BAGELS, SALADS, URWAY — grade A
2026-03-05311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Spill/Release (HA1)
2026-02-20311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2026-01-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2025
2025-08-18311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2025-07-12311: Food Establishment — Food Worker Activity
2025-07-03311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2025-05-18311: Consumer Complaint — Drug Store or Pharmacy
2025-05-02311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2025-04-21Restaurant inspection: BAGELS, SALADS, URWAY — grade A
2025-04-08311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2025-04-08Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2025-04-07Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO INSTALL NEW HOOD, EXHAUST FAN, MAKE-UP AIR UNIT, AND ASSOCIATED DUCT AS PER PLAN AT FIRST FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN BULK, FLOOR AREA, E$25,000
2025-04-05311: Consumer Complaint — Drug Store or Pharmacy
2025-02-12311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2025-01-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2025-01-08311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2025-01-02311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2024
2024-12-13311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2024-12-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2024-12-05Restaurant inspection: BAGELS, SALADS, URWAY
2024-11-12311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-04-26311: Consumer Complaint — Pedicab
2024-03-27311: Food Establishment — Food Contains Foreign Object
2024-01-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2023
2023-12-19Restaurant inspection: BAGELS, SALADS, URWAY — grade A
2023-12-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2023-12-05311: Food Establishment — No Permit or License
2023-11-01311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2023-11-01311: Mobile Food Vendor — Food Worker Activity
2023-09-03311: Mobile Food Vendor — Food Temperature
2023-09-03311: Mobile Food Vendor — Equipment
2023-07-31Restaurant inspection: BAGELS, SALADS, URWAY — grade A
2023-07-21311: Consumer Complaint — Supermarket or Grocery Store
2023-02-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-01-10311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2022
2022-11-30311: Lost Property — Electronics/Phones
2022-08-04311: Mobile Food Vendor — Food Source/Protection
2021
2021-10-22Job filed: RENOAVTION TO EXISTING TENANT COMMETCIAL SPACE (STORE) AT EXISTING 1 STORY BUILDING, SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTIIONS, FINISHES, NEW COUNT$46,710
2021-10-08311: Mobile Food Vendor — Smoke/Odor
2021-10-08311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-10-05Permit Sign — Signed-off
2021-10-04Job filed: INSTALL EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ( BAGELS SALADS URWAY)$2,400
2021-10-01Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-10-01Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-09-24311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2021-09-09Job filed: FILING FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EXISTING COMMERICAL SPACE, NO CHANGEIN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$10,000
2021-06-29311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2021-06-29Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2021-06-29Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2021-06-18Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2021-06-17311: General Construction/Plumbing — Adjacent Buildings Not Protected
2021-06-17DOB complaint, category ?
2021-05-27Job filed: FILING FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EXISTING COMMERICAL SPACE, NO CHANGEIN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$10,000
2021-05-27Job filed: RENOAVTION TO EXISTING TENANT COMMETCIAL SPACE (STORE) AT EXISTING 1 STORY BUILDING, SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTIIONS, FINISHES, NEW COUNT$46,710
2021-04-06311: Dirty Conditions — E15 Illegal Postering
2020
2020-10-27311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
2020-04-11311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2020-04-01311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2020-03-18311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2020-03-16311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2020-03-12311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2018
2018-10-10311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2015
2015-08-03FDNY inspection (RISK)
2015-05-15311: Blocked Driveway — No Access
2014
2014-10-29311: Consumer Complaint — Exchange/Refund/Return
2014-10-27311: Food Poisoning — 3 or More
2014-10-24311: Consumer Complaint — Exchange/Refund/Return
2014-03-01311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Vehicle Idling (AD3)
2013
2013-08-12311: Air Quality — Air: Other Air Problem (Use Comments) (AZZ)
2013-08-12311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2011
2011-07-16311: Overflowing Litter Baskets — 6 Overflowing Litter Baskets
2010
2010-02-16Deed $120,959 — from THE LIBERTY PROPERTIES COMPANY to 492-498 CLARKSON OWNERS, L.L.C.$120,959
2007
2007-05-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-05-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2007-05-10Job filed: INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED PACKAGED HVAC UNIT AS PER PLAN SUBMITTED. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2004
2004-10-13Permit PL — ISSUED
2003
2003-10-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-03-31Job filed: Rear enlargement with new mezzanine. Minor plumbing work, minor structural work and foundation. No change in use egress or occupancy.$200,000
2003-03-31Job filed: Rear enlargement with new mezzanine. Minor plumbing work, minor structural work and foundation. No change in use egress or occupancy.$200,000
2002
2002-09-26Mortgage assigned — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES COMPANY to SI BANK & TRUST
2002-09-26Mortgage $250,000 — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES COMPANY to SI BANK & TRUST$250,000
2002-08-29SMIS — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES CO; CARRESE, GLORIA; CARRESE, JOHN to HAMILTON FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCI
2002-04-05DOB complaint, category ?
2002-01-30DOB complaint, category ?
2001
2001-12-20DOB complaint, category ?
2001-03-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2000
2000-02-24Permit PL — ISSUED
1999
1999-12-17Permit EW — ISSUED
1998
1998-02-03Permit SG — ISSUED
1997
1997-02-12Permit SG — ISSUED
1997-01-14Permit PL — ISSUED
1997-01-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1997-01-13Permit EQ — ISSUED
1997-01-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-10-19Permit PL — ISSUED
1994-10-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-08-17Mortgage satisfied — from CARRESE, GLORIA; CARRESE, JOHN; LIBERTY PROPERTIES CO/DB to HAMILTON FED S&L ASSN
1991
1991-08-19Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-06-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1987
1987-06-12Mortgage satisfied — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES CO to COMMUNITY NATL BK&TRCO/
1987-05-27Mortgage $24,477 — from CARRESE, JOHN; LIBERTY PROPERTIES/DBA; CARRESE, GLORIA to HAMILTON FED S&L ASSN$24,477
1984
1984-02-10Mortgage $45,000 — from LIBERTY PROPERTIES CO to COMMUNITY NAT'L BNK& TR$45,000
1982
1982-02-09Deed — from FENNIMORE, MAE to LIBERTY PROPERTIES COMP
1982-02-08Mortgage $110,000 — from LIBERTY PROPS CO AKA; LIBERTY PROPS CO PTNSP to HAMILTON FEDL S&L ASSN$110,000

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