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628 Avenue U · Brooklyn · BBL 3071330011 · 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 class4
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 85% 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 13.3. 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

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

16 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Sidewalk Condition (3) · Food Establishment (3) · Illegal Parking (2) · Sewer (1) · Residential Disposal Complaint (1) · Litter Basket Complaint (1).

Filed construction activity

$12,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (1 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 (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$1,117,200 $502,740
2026$1,119,000 $503,550
2027$1,343,000 $604,350

The city's market estimate has risen 20% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Holy ToastJewish/KosherA—
Suduchny LLCNot yet graded—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

2 restaurants · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food, Food Worker Activity, Rodents/Insects/Garbage), shared by 2 restaurants · 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 3 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 — Q · 0.4 mi straight-line (about a 12-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Avenue U — F · 0.5 mi straight-line (about a 12-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Avenue U / Ocean Pkwy — B3 · 250 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 153 Homecrest
Middle: J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham. 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

628 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

16 311 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: $1,300,000 on 2024-12-03 (lender: East West Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2024-12-19AL&R $1,300,000 — from GERRITSEN BEACH EQUITIES LLC to EAST WEST BANK $1,300,000
2024-12-03Mortgage $1,300,000 — from GERRITSEN BEACH EQUITIES LLC to EAST WEST BANK $1,300,000
2024-12-03Deed $2,613,000 — from GALAXY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION to GERRITSEN BEACH EQUITIES LLC $2,613,000
2024-11-15Sold for $2,613,000 $2,613,000 $1,306,500

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017001012
2018000022
2019003014
2020000011
2021001001
20220780015
202321480125
20240324110
2025014016
2026006039
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The last 12 months — 9 records

DateRecord
2026-10-06Restaurant inspection: HOLY TOAST — grade A
2026-10-05311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-08-20Restaurant inspection: HOLY TOAST
2026-08-05311: Food Establishment — Food Worker Activity
2026-08-05311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-08-05311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2026-07-07Boiler inspection
2026-06-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2026-06-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-06Restaurant inspection: HOLY TOAST — grade A
2026-10-05311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2026-08-20Restaurant inspection: HOLY TOAST
2026-08-05311: Food Establishment — Food Worker Activity
2026-08-05311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-08-05311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2026-07-07Boiler inspection
2026-06-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2026-06-09311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2025
2025-07-09Boiler inspection
2025-06-08311: Sidewalk Condition — Pedestrian Ramp Defective
2025-06-04311: Sidewalk Condition — Pedestrian Ramp Defective
2025-05-21311: Sidewalk Condition — Pedestrian Ramp Defective
2025-03-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2025-03-13DOB complaint, category ?
2024
2024-12-30Boiler inspection
2024-12-19AL&R $1,300,000 — from GERRITSEN BEACH EQUITIES LLC to EAST WEST BANK$1,300,000
2024-12-13FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-12-03Mortgage $1,300,000 — from GERRITSEN BEACH EQUITIES LLC to EAST WEST BANK$1,300,000
2024-12-03Deed $2,613,000 — from GALAXY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION to GERRITSEN BEACH EQUITIES LLC$2,613,000
2024-11-15Sold for $2,613,000$2,613,000
2024-11-05311: Drug Activity — Use Outside
2024-07-29311: Street Condition — Defective Hardware
2024-05-15DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-04-17DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023
2023-12-19311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2023-12-19311: Litter Basket Complaint — Overflowing
2023-12-19311: Residential Disposal Complaint — Trash or Recycling Not Secure
2023-11-17311: Sewer — Manhole Cover Missing (Emergency) (SA3)
2023-09-08311: Missed Collection — Recycling - Paper/Metal/Glass/Rigid Plastic
2023-07-14Boiler inspection
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-09311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2023-06-09DOB complaint, category ?
2023-05-26FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-04-16311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Adult Establishment
2023-04-16DOB complaint, category ?
2023-04-06ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT,A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10 AT THE GROUND LEVEL$3,125
2023-04-06ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED ON GROUND LEVEL HAS BEEN CONVERTED/OCC
2023-03-31311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Adult Establishment
2023-03-31DOB complaint, category ?
2023-03-29DOB complaint, category ?
2023-03-28ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION OR OTHER RELATED MATERIALS CONTAINING FALSE STATEMENT(S).RESPONDENT FAILED A CERTIFICATE OF CORRE$10,000
2023-03-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY DEPT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT GROUND FL CONVERTED/OCCUPIED AS MASSAGE
2023-03-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ILLEGAL USE IN COMMERICAL DISTRICT UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT PROHIBITED USE PER ZR12-10 OPERATIVE IN C1-4 DISTRI
2023-03-28ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION OR OTHER RELATED MATERIALS CONTAINING MATERIAL FALSE STATEMENT(S).RESPONDENT FAILED A CERTIFICATE O$10,000
2023-03-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH DEPT OF BUILDINGS.RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY W
2023-03-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH DEPT OF BUILDINGS.RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY W
2023-02-03Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2023-01-26Job filed: RENOVATION OF EXIST. COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH, REPAIR/NEW PARTITION, FLOOR, CEILING, DOOR, PAINTING AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$12,000
2022
2022-12-30311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Adult Establishment
2022-12-30DOB complaint, category ?
2022-12-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.WORK NOTED:AT GROUND FLOOR MASSAGE PARLOR BUSINESS,ERECTED FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS TO CREATE 3 MASSAGE R
2022-12-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ILLEGAL USE IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.UNLICENSED PHYSICAL TREATMENT ESTABLISHMENT,A PROHIBITED USE PER ZR 12-10,OPERATING IN A C1-4
2022-12-28ECB CLASS - 2 violation: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS.ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED:AT 1ST FLOOR CONVERTED/OCCUPIED
2022-11-18Eviction executed (2-R)
2022-09-20311: Consumer Complaint — Other
2022-09-12311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Adult Establishment
2022-09-12DOB complaint, category ?
2022-09-03311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2022-09-02311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2022-08-29311: Consumer Complaint — Retail Store
2022-06-29311: Boilers — Boiler - Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
2022-06-29ECB CLASS - 1 violation: CORRECT ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS IMMEDIATELY AND CALL DOB TO LIFT THE CEASE USE ORDER;THE WRONG BOILER SAFETY VALVE/DEBRIS IN CELL$1,280
2022-06-29DOB complaint, category ?
2021
2021-03-05311: Dirty Conditions — E5 Loose Rubbish
2020
2020-12-22Boiler inspection — defects found
2019
2019-11-29Boiler inspection
2019-06-04311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-01-04311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2019-01-04311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1R Missed Recycling-All Materials
2018
2018-11-30Boiler inspection
2018-11-30Boiler inspection
2017
2017-12-22Boiler inspection
2017-03-17311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2016
2016-07-05311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2015
2015-10-21DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2015-10-21DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2015-10-07DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2015-07-20311: Boilers — Boiler - Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
2015-07-20DOB complaint, category ?
2015-07-17ECB CLASS - 1 violation: B101,50A. 50A-NO WORK PERMIT FILED WITH DOB FOR THE GAS FIRED SLANT FIN BOILER.$1,600
2015-07-17ECB CLASS - 1 violation: B154,51,50A. 50A-HOT WATER HEATER FLUE PIPE NOT VENTED INTO THE CHIMNEY JUST SITTING IN THE OPEN FUMES.$1,000
2015-07-17ECB CLASS - 1 violation: B154,38,51,15,50A,50B,36. 50A-FLUE PIPE NOT SEALED TO CHANGE FUMES; 50B-DO NOT OPERATE BOILER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITION ARE CO$1,000
2015-03-03DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT
2014
2014-12-09311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2014-08-04311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2014-06-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2013
2013-05-13311: Street Condition — Pothole
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-10-05311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2012-01-22311: Street Condition — Pothole
2012-01-13311: Water System — Hydrant Running Full (WA4)
2011
2011-12-09311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 2R Bulk-Missed Recy Collection
2010
2010-11-24311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2010-09-14311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2010-09-14311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2010-09-14311: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-14Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-14Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2010-09-14Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2010-09-07311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2010-09-07311: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-07311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2010-09-07311: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-07311: NONCONST — VERMIN
2010-09-07311: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-07311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-07Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-03311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2010-09-03311: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-03Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — TOILET
2010-09-03Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2010-02-15311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2010-01-29311: Broken Parking Meter — Bent/Loose
2009
2009-08-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-07-09Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-06-30ECB CLASS - 2 violation: "STOP ALL WORK".WORK W/O PERMIT.NEW PLUMBING INSTALLED THROUGHOUT STORE FRONT.NOTED:BLACK PIPE DRAIN LINE FOR TOILET COPPER WATER $100
2009-06-30DOB complaint, category ?
2009-06-16Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-06-16Permit EQ — ISSUED
2009-05-07Job filed: PLUMBING WRK IN CONJUNCT.WITH GNRL CONST.#320010279$13,500
2009-05-07Job filed: PLUMBING WRK IN CONJUNCT.WITH GNRL CONST.#320010279$13,500
2009-05-07Job filed: PLUMBING WRK IN CONJUNCT.WITH GNRL CONST.#320010279$13,500
2009-04-22Job filed: GENERAL INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION STORE FRONT CHANGE USE FROM COMM TO DENTAL OFFICEFOR THIS SPACE IN BUILDING$36,091
2009-04-22Job filed: GENERAL INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION STORE FRONT CHANGE USE FROM COMM TO DENTAL OFFICEFOR THIS SPACE IN BUILDING$36,091
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-07-11Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2006-07-11Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2006-07-11Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2006-07-11Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2006-07-11Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2006-06-29Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2006-06-29Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2006-06-29Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2001
2001-06-27DTL — from BANK OF NEW YORK
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1999-01-25ATL — from NYCTL 1997-1 TRUST to BANK OF NEW YORK
1997
1997-06-18TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
1996
1996-05-24Deed — from GALAXY IMPROVEMENT CORP to GALAXY IMPROVEMENT CORP
1989
1989-01-11DOB violation B:
1989-01-11DOB violation B:
1983
1983-07-15Deed — from HOMECREST ELECTRICALCON to GALAXY IMPROVEMENT CORP
1982
1982-08-03Mortgage satisfied — from HOMECREST ELECT CONT to NEYRO REALTY CORP
1982-08-02Mortgage satisfied — from HOMECREST ELECTRICALCON to CHEMICAL BANK
1972
1972-07-31Mortgage assigned — from NEYRO REALTY CORP to FRIEDMAN JUDITH; SHAPIRO SIDNEY; FRIEDMAN HERBERT; HOROWITZ ETHEL
1971
1971-12-15Mortgage — from HOME CREST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC to NEYRO REALTY CORPN
1971-12-09Mortgage — from HOMECREST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC to CHEMICAL BK
1971-12-09Deed — from NEYRO RLTY CORP to HOMECREST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
1900
1900-01-01Restaurant inspection: SUDUCHNY LLC

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