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2222 Avenue U · Brooklyn · BBL 3073550009 · 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 class8
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed4
GRADE C

A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 93% 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 40. In ZIP 11229, 91% of residential buildings hold an A and 2% 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.

$2,500 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

6 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Consumer Complaint (1) · Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) (1) · Food Establishment (1) · Damaged Tree (1) · Illegal Parking (1) · General Construction/Plumbing (1).

Filed construction activity

$152,500 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (7 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 (1927)
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$510,000 $229,500
2026$525,000 $236,250
2027$526,000 $236,700

The city's market estimate has risen 3% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Anor RestaurantEastern EuropeanGrade PendingMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 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: No Permit or License) · 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 10-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Avenue U / E 23 St — B3 · 150 ft
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 206 Joseph F Lamb
Middle: J.H.S. 014 Shell Bank. 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

2222 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

6 311 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: $780,000 on 2024-02-15 (lender: Cathay Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2024-02-15Mortgage $780,000 — from OGP 168 LLC to CATHAY BANK $780,000
2024-02-15AL&R $780,000 — from OGP 168 LLC to CATHAY BANK $780,000
2024-02-15Deed $1,600,000 — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to OGP 168 LLC $1,600,000
2024-02-05Sold for $1,600,000 $1,600,000 $800,000
2017-04-07AL&R $700,000 — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to EMPIRE STATE BANK $700,000
2017-04-07Mortgage $700,000 — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to EMPIRE STATE BANK $700,000
2017-04-07Deed $1,325,000 — from HUYNH LEE, SOPHIA MY LAN; LEE, KHOON SAN to 2222 AVENUE U, LLC $1,325,000
2017-03-24Sold for $1,325,000 $1,325,000 $662,500
1996-10-18Mortgage $165,000 — from LEE, KHOON SAN; LEE, CHEE LEONG to GREENPOINT BANK $165,000

Ten-year activity

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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20170254112
2018003014
2019001012
2020005016
2021003014
2022002215
2023001012
20249144119
2025112015
2026041049
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The last 12 months — 10 records

DateRecord
2026-10-01Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT — grade Z
2026-05-05Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT · mice evidence
2026-04-06DOB violation C: BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ORDERED ALL WORK STOPPED UNDERPERMIT# B00980952-I1 ON 10/24/25. REVOCATION OF APPROVAL(S) ANDPERMI
2026-02-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ATOI, OBSERVED WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR HORIZONTAL STRUCTURE ADDED TO REAR OF BUILDING, MADE OF WOOD, COMPOSITE ATTACHED TO FACAD
2026-02-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ATOI, OBSERVED WORK FOR SPLIT SYSTEM WITH ROMEX WIRING FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND LIGHT FIXTURES INSTALLED., OBTAIN PERMIT
2026-01-23Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT — grade P
2026-01-16Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT · mice evidence
2026-01-16311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2026-01-16DOB complaint, category ?
2025-10-29DOB complaint, category ?

The full timeline

2026
2026-10-01Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT — grade Z
2026-05-05Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT · mice evidence
2026-04-06DOB violation C: BOROUGH COMMISSIONER HAS ORDERED ALL WORK STOPPED UNDERPERMIT# B00980952-I1 ON 10/24/25. REVOCATION OF APPROVAL(S) ANDPERMI
2026-02-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ATOI, OBSERVED WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT FOR HORIZONTAL STRUCTURE ADDED TO REAR OF BUILDING, MADE OF WOOD, COMPOSITE ATTACHED TO FACAD$1,250
2026-02-26ECB CLASS - 2 violation: ATOI, OBSERVED WORK FOR SPLIT SYSTEM WITH ROMEX WIRING FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND LIGHT FIXTURES INSTALLED., OBTAIN PERMIT$1,250
2026-01-23Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT — grade P
2026-01-16Restaurant inspection: ANOR RESTAURANT · mice evidence
2026-01-16311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2026-01-16DOB complaint, category ?
2025
2025-10-29DOB complaint, category ?
2025-10-16Boiler inspection
2025-04-02311: Illegal Parking — Detached Trailer
2025-03-19Job filed: Proposed plumbing work at 1st floor commercial space as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$7,500
2025-01-13Eviction executed (FIRST FLOOR STORE)
2024
2024-12-13Boiler inspection
2024-08-11311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2024-06-25Job filed: Proposed plumbing work at 1st floor commercial space as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$7,500
2024-06-06311: Food Establishment — No Permit or License
2024-06-06311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2024-06-06311: Consumer Complaint — Bodega, Deli, or Convenience Store
2024-06-06DOB complaint, category ?
2024-04-03Job filed: Propose interior renovation at cellar and partial 1st floor of existing Eating & Drinking Establishment with minor partitions work and floor finishes $40,000
2024-02-29Job filed: Propose interior renovation at cellar and partial 1st floor of existing Eating & Drinking Establishment with minor partitions work and floor finishes $40,000
2024-02-15Mortgage $780,000 — from OGP 168 LLC to CATHAY BANK$780,000
2024-02-15AL&R $780,000 — from OGP 168 LLC to CATHAY BANK$780,000
2024-02-15Deed $1,600,000 — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to OGP 168 LLC$1,600,000
2024-02-05Sold for $1,600,000$1,600,000
2024-01-31Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2024-01-09Permit Plumbing — Signed-off
2024-01-09Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-01-03Job filed: Propose interior renovation at cellar and partial 1st floor of existing Eating & Drinking Establishment with minor partitions work and floor finishes $40,000
2024-01-03Job filed: Propose mechanical work for existing commercial kitchen of eating and drinking establishments in conjunction with DOB Now #B00980952 as per plan. No c$10,000
2024-01-03Job filed: Proposed plumbing work at 1st floor commercial space as per plan. No change in use, egress, or occupancy.$7,500
2023
2023-11-04Boiler inspection
2023-03-23311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022
2022-12-02Boiler inspection
2022-08-20311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2022-05-01311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2022-04-20Mortgage satisfied — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to EMPIRE STATE BANK
2022-04-20TL&R — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to EMPIRE STATE BANK
2021
2021-12-08Boiler inspection
2021-09-29311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2021-07-02311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Blocking Street
2021-07-02311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2020
2020-12-05Boiler inspection
2020-10-15311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-10-03311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-08-18311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2020-08-01311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-05-09311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2019
2019-10-30Boiler inspection
2019-04-04311: Overgrown Tree/Branches — Hitting Building
2018
2018-12-29311: Consumer Complaint — Price Not Posted
2018-10-17Boiler inspection
2018-07-18311: Dirty Conditions — E5 Loose Rubbish
2018-02-22311: Hazardous Materials — Oil Spill On Street, Large (HQL)
2017
2017-12-19311: Hazardous Materials — Oil Spill On Street, Large (HQL)
2017-11-14Boiler inspection
2017-10-23311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2017-05-30311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2017-05-30DOB complaint, category ?
2017-05-11311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2017-04-07AL&R $700,000 — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to EMPIRE STATE BANK$700,000
2017-04-07Mortgage $700,000 — from 2222 AVENUE U, LLC to EMPIRE STATE BANK$700,000
2017-04-07Deed $1,325,000 — from HUYNH LEE, SOPHIA MY LAN; LEE, KHOON SAN to 2222 AVENUE U, LLC$1,325,000
2017-03-29311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2017-03-24Sold for $1,325,000$1,325,000
2017-02-24DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT
2016
2016-01-06311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2015
2015-08-01311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Trees and Sidewalks Program
2015-05-15311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Consultation
2015-05-01311: Other Enforcement — E6 Commercial Waste Disposal
2015-04-29311: Industrial Waste — Wastewater Into Catch Basin (IEB)
2015-04-29311: Dirty Conditions — E3A Dirty Area/Alleyway
2014
2014-11-18FDNY inspection (RISK)
2013
2013-07-08311: Root/Sewer/Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Consultation
2013-06-16311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2013-01-20311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2012
2012-09-18311: Food Establishment — Kitchen/Food Prep Area
2012-06-09311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2011
2011-09-29311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2011-09-18311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2011-09-18311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2011-09-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2008
2008-01-25Deed — from LEE , CHEE LEONG; LEE, KHOON SAN to HUYNH-LEE, SOPHIA MY LAN; LEE, KHOON SAN
2008-01-04Mortgage satisfied — from LEE, CHEE LEONG; LEE, KHOON SAN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.; GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING INC.; GREENPOINT BANK
2008-01-04TL&R — from LEE, CHEE LEONG; LEE, KHOON SAN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORP.
2001
2001-07-19Permit EW — ISSUED
2001-07-16Job filed: A2$2,000
2001-07-16Job filed: Install fire suppression system, as shown on plan. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.$2,000
2000
2000-07-03Mortgage assigned — from GREENPOINT BANK to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP
2000-07-03Mortgage assigned — from LEE, CHEE LEONG; LEE, KHOON SAN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP
2000-07-03Agreement — from LEE, CHEE LEONG; LEE, KHOON SAN to GREENPOINT MORTGAGECORP
2000-07-03PAT — from LEE, KHOON SAN to CHOO, LIAN YOKE
1997
1997-01-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1996
1996-11-25Permit PL — ISSUED
1996-11-15Permit EW — ISSUED
1996-10-18Deed — from YUNG, MEI KUEN; YUNG, DICK FUNG to LEE, KHOON SAN; LEE, CHEE LEONG
1996-10-18Mortgage $165,000 — from LEE, KHOON SAN; LEE, CHEE LEONG to GREENPOINT BANK$165,000
1996-10-18Mortgage assigned — from LEE, KHOON SAN; LEE, CHEE LEONG to GREENPOINT BANK
1996-10-18PAT — from LEE, KHOON SAN; LEE, CHEE LEONG to GREENPOINT BANK
1996-03-13Deed — from GHERLONE, CONSTANCE; GHERLONE, ALBERT B.; GHERLONE, DORIS V.; GHERLONE, JOHN J. to YUNG, MEI KUEN; YUNG, DICK FUNG
1986
1986-03-31Mortgage satisfied — from GHERLONE, ALBERT B to METROPOLITAN S &L ASSOC
1981
1981-03-06Deed — from GHERLONE ALBERT B; GHERLONE DORIS V to GHERLONE JOHN J; GHERLONE CONSTANCE
1972
1972-07-12Deed — from GHERLONE ALBERT B; GHERLONE JOHN to GHERLONE ALBERT B; GHERLONE JOHN J; GHERLONE CONSTANCE; GHERLONE DORIS V
1966
1966-05-04Deed — from GHERLONE ALBERT B to GHERLONE ALBERT B; GHERLONE JOHN
1966-04-04SAGE — from KEENAN HELEN C AS TRUSTEE; BROOKLYN TRUST CO AS TRUSTEE
1966-04-04SAGE — from CITY BANK FARMERS TRUST CO AS TRUSTEE; KEENAN HELEN C
1966-03-07Deed — from SHENKMAN NATHAN; SHENKMAN ANNA to GHERLONE ALBERT B
1966-03-07Mortgage — from GHERLONE ALBERT B to METROPOLITAN SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN
1966-03-07Mortgage — from GHERLONE ALBERT B to SHENKMAN ANNA; SHENKMAN NATHAN

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