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1239 EAST 55 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 7803 · Lot 13 · Two-family brick (Class B1)

1239 EAST 55 STREET is a Class B1 (two-family brick) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3078030013) built in 1960, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 318, council district 46, zoning district R3-2, on a 2,317-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 3,392 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is JOSEPH, DAVIDSON.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on May 1, 2024 when JEAN, YOLA; GABRIEL, MIRLENE; GABRIEL, JAMESON conveyed the property to JOSEPH, DAVIDSON for $830K. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

JOSEPH, DAVIDSON

Most recent deed

Last transferred on May 1, 2024 for $830K to JOSEPH, DAVIDSON.
Previous owner: JEAN, YOLA; GABRIEL, MIRLENE; GABRIEL, JAMESON
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
🔒 See all transfers before the 2024 sale →

Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
May 1, 2024DEED$830KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 24, 2017DEED$700KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Feb 27, 2017DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 25, 2013DEED$348KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 27, 2013AGMT$349KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1960
Class
B1
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R3-2
Lot size:
2,317 sqft
Building area:
3,392 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$53K
Community district:
318
Council district:
46

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class IInspected Jan 18, 2022
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
  • Class CInspected Jan 14, 2022
    § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APART…
  • Class CInspected Mar 10, 2020
    § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT…
  • Class BInspected Mar 10, 2020
    § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES .. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
  • Class CInspected Mar 10, 2020
    § 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent May 1, 2024).

Frequently asked questions about 1239 EAST 55 STREET

Who owns 1239 EAST 55 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 1239 EAST 55 STREET per NYC PLUTO is JOSEPH, DAVIDSON. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on May 1, 2024 when the property was conveyed to JOSEPH, DAVIDSON. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 1239 EAST 55 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 1239 EAST 55 STREET was recorded on May 1, 2024, when JEAN, YOLA; GABRIEL, MIRLENE; GABRIEL, JAMESON conveyed the property to JOSEPH, DAVIDSON for $830K. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 1239 EAST 55 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 1239 EAST 55 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 1239 EAST 55 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 1239 EAST 55 STREET at $53K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 1239 EAST 55 STREET and what does that mean?

1239 EAST 55 STREET is NYC building class B1 — Two-family brick. A two-family residential building of brick construction, typically owner-occupied. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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