Free account includes 3 full due diligence reports — no credit card requiredSign Up Free →
← Address Lookup
NYC Building Records · BBL 3040070032

178 MONTAUK AVENUE

Brooklyn · Block 4007 · Lot 32 · Two-family frame (Class B2)

178 MONTAUK AVENUE is a Class B2 (two-family frame) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3040070032) built in 1901, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 305, council district 42, zoning district R5B, on a 1,700-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 2,040 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on February 6, 2024 when RUIZ, MELISSA; MCCULLOUGH, SEAN conveyed the property to MCCULLOUGH, TRUSTEE, SEAN W; RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; MCCULLOUGH TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; RUIZ, TRUSTEE, MELISSA M for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

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

RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Managing AgentSEAN MC CULLOUGH
  • Joint OwnerMELISSA RUIZ

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Feb 6, 2024 to MCCULLOUGH, TRUSTEE, SEAN W; RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; MCCULLOUGH TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; RUIZ, TRUSTEE, MELISSA M.
Previous owner: RUIZ, MELISSA; MCCULLOUGH, SEAN
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
🔒 See all transfers before the 2024 sale →

Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Feb 6, 2024DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 20, 2020MTGE$13KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 20, 2020AGMT$582KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 14, 2015MTGE$623KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 14, 2015DEED$635KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
🔒 Reveal the 5 redacted buyer/seller names above →

Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1901
Class
B2
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R5B
Lot size:
1,700 sqft
Building area:
2,040 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$49K
Community district:
305
Council district:
42

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
🔒 See every closed violation + inspection history →

Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class IInspected Dec 3, 2024
    §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 IInspected Nov 28, 2023
    §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 IInspected Mar 16, 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 IInspected Apr 21, 2021
    §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 IInspected Nov 8, 2019
    §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…
🔒 See closure dates + classification on archived violations →

Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Feb 6, 2024).

Frequently asked questions about 178 MONTAUK AVENUE

Who owns 178 MONTAUK AVENUE?

The current registered owner of record for 178 MONTAUK AVENUE per NYC PLUTO is RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on February 6, 2024 when the property was conveyed to MCCULLOUGH, TRUSTEE, SEAN W; RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; MCCULLOUGH TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; RUIZ, TRUSTEE, MELISSA M. 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 178 MONTAUK AVENUE last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 178 MONTAUK AVENUE was recorded on February 6, 2024, when RUIZ, MELISSA; MCCULLOUGH, SEAN conveyed the property to MCCULLOUGH, TRUSTEE, SEAN W; RUIZ TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; MCCULLOUGH TRUST, DATED FEBRUARY 06, 2024; RUIZ, TRUSTEE, MELISSA M for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 178 MONTAUK AVENUE have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 178 MONTAUK AVENUE as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 178 MONTAUK AVENUE?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 178 MONTAUK AVENUE at $49K 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 178 MONTAUK AVENUE and what does that mean?

178 MONTAUK AVENUE is NYC building class B2 — Two-family frame. A two-family residential building of frame construction. 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.

More from MetroDeeds

Go deeper on this building

Open full Landlord Intel for 178 MONTAUK AVENUE
Every deed, every violation, court cases, mortgages, and operator portfolio — in one panel.
Get the full deed history for 178 MONTAUK AVENUE
3 free reports lifetime with a MetroDeeds account. No credit card required.
Sign Up Free