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1243 Surf Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3072660265 · 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

24 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (8) · Vendor Enforcement (4) · Consumer Complaint (3) · Food Establishment (3) · General Construction/Plumbing (1) · Noise (1).

Filed construction activity

$102,414 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.

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$20,981,000 $9,441,450
2026$21,610,000 $9,724,500
2027$22,258,000 $10,016,100

The city's market estimate has risen 6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Tax exemptions on the roll: MTA-NYC TRANSIT

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
DunkinDonutsA—
Rita's of Coney IslandFrozen DessertsNot 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: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

In the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary flood maps) — lenders typically require flood insurance here.

Hurricane evacuation zone 1 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

In the city's stormwater flood map only under the extreme-storm scenario (3.66 in/hr cloudburst with 2080 sea levels) — an Ida-scale event.

3 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since 2017 (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

SubwayConey Island-Stillwell Av — D F N Q · under 50 ft straight-line (under a minute) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Surf Av / Stillwell Av — B36 · 150 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 90 Edna Cohen School
Middle: I.S. 303 Herbert S. Eisenberg. 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

1243 Surf Avenue

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

24 311 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.

Ten-year activity

50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
37
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201700202
201801416
201900808
202000707
20210036137
202200808
202310809
20240011112
202500527
2026057113
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The last 12 months — 15 records

DateRecord
2026-06-12311: Animal-Abuse — Tortured
2026-06-07311: Recycling Basket Complaint — Overflowing
2026-05-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-05-07Restaurant inspection: DUNKIN — grade A
2026-04-10311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-03-15311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2026-03-15311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2026-03-15311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-11-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-10-21311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage

The full timeline

2026
2026-06-12311: Animal-Abuse — Tortured
2026-06-07311: Recycling Basket Complaint — Overflowing
2026-05-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-05-07Restaurant inspection: DUNKIN — grade A
2026-04-10311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-03-15311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2026-03-15311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2026-03-15311: Illegal Parking — Parking Permit Improper Use
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2026-02-27FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025
2025-11-03311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-10-21311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2025-08-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-06-24311: Illegal Parking — Unauthorized Bus Layover
2025-06-12Restaurant inspection: DUNKIN — grade A
2025-03-25Restaurant inspection: RITA'S OF CONEY ISLAND — grade N
2025-02-12311: Street Sign - Damaged — Other/Unknown
2024
2024-09-04311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2024-07-14311: Vendor Enforcement — Non-Food Vendor
2024-06-16311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-06-15311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2024-05-24311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2024-05-24311: Consumer Complaint — Stoop Line Stand
2024-05-23311: Consumer Complaint — Stoop Line Stand
2024-05-22311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2024-05-20311: Vendor Enforcement — Food Vendor
2024-05-15311: Food Establishment — Bare Hands in Contact w/ Food
2024-04-03311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2024-01-25Restaurant inspection: DUNKIN — grade A
2023
2023-10-23311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2023-07-18Job filed: Transit District 34- GC WORK FILED FOR REPLACEMENT, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS, WIRING AND OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT THAT WAS DAMAGED D$102,414
2023-06-16311: Vendor Enforcement — Non-Food Vendor
2023-06-16311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2023-06-01311: Vendor Enforcement — Non-Food Vendor
2023-05-23311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-05-23311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-05-23311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2023-02-07311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2022
2022-08-28311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2022-08-24311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2022-07-23311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2022-06-30311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2022-06-08311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2022-06-06311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2022-06-06311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2022-01-13311: Face Covering Violation — Mandate Not Enforced
2021
2021-09-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2021-08-29311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-08-28311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-08-21311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2021-08-13311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-08-05311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-08-05311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-08-01311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-08-01311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-07-31311: Consumer Complaint — Street Fair Vendor
2021-07-31311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-31311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-30311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2021-07-30311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-25311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-25311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-24311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-23311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2021-07-23311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2021-07-18311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Other (complaint details)
2021-07-16311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-15311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-07-11311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-07-10311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-07-10311: Consumer Complaint — Vendor
2021-07-09311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-07-04311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-04311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-07-03311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-06-29311: Food Establishment — Food Contaminated
2021-06-28311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-06-20311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-06-19311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-05-31311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2021-05-18311: Consumer Complaint — Restaurant
2021-05-08311: Consumer Complaint — Mobile Food Vendor
2021-02-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2020
2020-11-08311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2020-08-22311: Vending — Unlicensed
2020-07-22311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2020-07-21311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2020-07-21311: Homeless Person Assistance — N/A
2020-05-17311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2020-05-02311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2019
2019-09-01311: Mobile Food Vendor — Permit/License/Certificate
2019-08-31311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2019-08-22311: Sewer — Other Sewer Problem (Use Comments) (SZZ)
2019-07-18311: Animal in a Park — Wildlife Sighting
2019-07-04311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2019-05-17311: Street Condition — Pothole
2019-04-18311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2019-02-21311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018
2018-08-22311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018-08-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-08-02311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-06-07311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2018-02-28FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-01-01311: Sewer — Sewer Backup (Use Comments) (SA)
2017
2017-12-12311: Street Condition — Pothole
2017-07-24311: Sewer — Catch Basin Clogged/Flooding (Use Comments) (SC)
2016
2016-08-14311: Food Establishment — Toilet Facility
2016-05-19311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2016-03-22311: Consumer Complaint — False Advertising
2015
2015-12-01311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2015-08-20311: Taxi Complaint — Driver Complaint
2015-08-14311: Vending — In Prohibited Area
2015-06-06311: Food Establishment — Toilet Facility
2014
2014-01-15311: Food Establishment — Toilet Facility
2013
2013-08-03311: Consumer Complaint — False Advertising
2013-06-17311: Food Establishment — Toilet Facility
2013-05-27311: Water Conservation — Illegal Use Of A Hydrant (CIN)
2012
2012-06-09311: Food Establishment — Toilet Facility
2011
2011-09-20311: Food Establishment — Handwashing
2011-02-07311: Food Establishment — Food Worker Hygiene
2010
2010-03-16311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area

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