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171 Avenue U · Brooklyn · BBL 3070990043 · 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 11223, 79% of residential buildings hold an A and 4% 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), 5 class B, 3 class A. Oldest open since 2000-12-11.

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

18 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (15) · Damaged Tree (2) · Food Establishment (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. 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 (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$1,199,000 $71,940
2026$1,263,000 $75,780
2027$1,294,000 $77,640

The city's market estimate has risen 8% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
PlatanHamburgersNot yet graded—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

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

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Contaminated) · 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 5 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

SubwayAvenue U — N · 300 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Avenue U — F · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Avenue U / W 5 St — B3 · 300 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 095 The Gravesend
Middle: I.S. 228 David A. Boody. 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

171 Avenue U

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

18 311 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: $499,900 on 2009-04-23 (lender: Northfield Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2016-02-17Agreement $452,374 — from CATANEO, YVETTE R to NORTHFIELD BANK $452,374
2016-02-17AL&R $452,374 — from CATANEO, YVETTE R to NORTHFIELD BANK $452,374
2009-04-23AL&R $499,900 — from YVONNE CATANEO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST; YVONNE CATANEO AS TRUSTEE; CATANEO, YVONNE to NORTHFIELD BANK $499,900
2009-04-23Mortgage $499,900 — from YVONNE CATANEO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST; YVONNE CATANEO AS TRUSTEE; CATANEO, YVONNE to NORTHFIELD BANK $499,900

Ten-year activity

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EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
20170011
20180314
20190213
20200112
20210000
20220101
20232215
20240819
20250112
202619111
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The last 12 months — 12 records

DateRecord
2026-08-11Restaurant inspection: PLATAN — grade N
2026-05-12FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-03-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-28311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-28311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2026-02-25311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2026-02-10311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-07311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2026-01-17311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2025-11-12Boiler inspection

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-11Restaurant inspection: PLATAN — grade N
2026-05-12FDNY inspection (RISK)
2026-03-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-03-02311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-28311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-28311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2026-02-25311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2026-02-10311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2026-02-07311: Damaged Tree — Branch Cracked and Will Fall
2026-01-17311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2025
2025-11-12Boiler inspection
2025-09-13311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2024
2024-10-07Boiler inspection
2024-02-20311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-02-20311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-02-13311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-01-21311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-01-15311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-01-13311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-01-13311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2024-01-08311: Noise - Residential — Banging/Pounding
2023
2023-11-20Boiler inspection
2023-08-23311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Waste Set Out Too Early or Too Late
2023-08-23311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2022
2022-06-03311: Indoor Air Quality — Ventilation
2020
2020-11-11Boiler inspection
2020-09-18311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2019
2019-12-19311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2019-11-29Boiler inspection
2019-09-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2018
2018-12-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-12-14Boiler inspection
2018-08-12311: Food Establishment — Facility Construction
2018-08-12311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2017
2017-11-20Boiler inspection
2016
2016-02-17Agreement $452,374 — from CATANEO, YVETTE R to NORTHFIELD BANK$452,374
2016-02-17AL&R $452,374 — from CATANEO, YVETTE R to NORTHFIELD BANK$452,374
2016-02-17311: Broken Muni Meter — Bent/Loose
2015
2015-09-09311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2015-03-11FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014
2014-05-26311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2013
2013-07-13311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-01-23Deed — from YVONNE CATANEO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST; YVONNE R. CATANEO, TRUSTEE to CATANEO, YVETTE R
2012
2012-12-12311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-12-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-11-06311: HEATING — HEAT
2012-11-06Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2012-07-31311: PLUMBING — WATER-SUPPLY
2012-07-31Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2012-07-24Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-07-10Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-07-05ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO POST PERMIT AT JOB SITE. NOTED: ALT TYPE 2 320499670 ISSUED6/27/12 PERMIT NOT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REMEDY: POS$800
2012-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-06-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-06-27Job filed: SUBSEQUENT FILING TO ADD OT WORKTYPE FOR MINOR PARTITIONS, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$3,000
2012-06-27Job filed: SUBSEQUENT FILING TO ADD OT WORKTYPE FOR MINOR PARTITIONS, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.$3,000
2012-06-26Job filed: FILING FOR FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$18,000
2012-05-29311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2012-05-03Job filed: FILING FOR KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$21,000
2012-05-03Job filed: FILING FOR KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS.$21,000
2012-03-30DOB complaint, category ?
2011
2011-12-13DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT
2009
2009-11-06Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-11-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-10-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2009-05-22Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-05-22Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
2009-05-22Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
2009-05-22Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-05-22Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2009-05-22Tenant complaint: GENERAL — CABINET
2009-04-23AL&R $499,900 — from YVONNE CATANEO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST; YVONNE CATANEO AS TRUSTEE; CATANEO, YVONNE to NORTHFIELD BANK$499,900
2009-04-23Mortgage $499,900 — from YVONNE CATANEO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST; YVONNE CATANEO AS TRUSTEE; CATANEO, YVONNE to NORTHFIELD BANK$499,900
2008
2008-12-09Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2008-12-08Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2006
2006-01-06DOB violation LL6291:
2005
2005-03-25Deed — from CATANEO, YVONNE MS to YVONNE CATANEO SELF DECLARATION OF TRUST
2002
2002-11-15Deed — from TRAPANI, THERESA; MARTELLA, MAY to CATANEO, YVONNE
2000
2000-12-11HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER BOARD WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LO
2000-12-11HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH NORTHEAST WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST L
2000-12-11HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE LOWER SASH NORTHEAST WINDOW AND LOWER SASH WINDOW
2000-12-11HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REFIT LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY
2000-12-11HPD class A: SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT INTERIOR SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE FOYER
2000-12-11HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR KNOB ENTRANCE DOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY
2000-12-11HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd
2000-12-11HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAIL BOX VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
1993
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:

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