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NYC Building Records · BBL 3016800014

240 DECATUR STREET

Brooklyn · Block 1680 · Lot 14 · Walk-up, 3+ families (Class C0)

240 DECATUR STREET is a Class C0 (walk-up, 3+ families) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3016800014) built in 1897, with 3 residential units across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 303, council district 36, zoning district R6B, on a 2,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 4,136 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TR UST.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on December 4, 2023 when DAWSON, DIANE IRENE conveyed the property to DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST; MAKEDA GRACE ASATA DAWSON-DAVIS AS TRUSTEE; KARRIEM CHAKA AHMED AS TRUSTEE for a non-disclosed consideration. 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

DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TR UST

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Dec 4, 2023 to DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST; MAKEDA GRACE ASATA DAWSON-DAVIS AS TRUSTEE; KARRIEM CHAKA AHMED AS TRUSTEE.
Previous owner: DAWSON, DIANE IRENE
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 2)

DateTypeAmountParties
Dec 4, 2023DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Nov 14, 2006MTGE$100KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
3
Year built
1897
Class
C0
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R6B
Lot size:
2,000 sqft
Building area:
4,136 sqft
Floors:
3
Assessed value:
$159K
Community district:
303
Council district:
36

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 AInspected Apr 6, 2000
    SECTION 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS ALL STYS AT PUBLIC…
  • Class CInspected Apr 6, 2000
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS AT 1st LIVING ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST, 3rd STORY, APARTME…
  • Class CInspected Apr 6, 2000
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MISSING BALISTERS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY
  • Class BInspected Apr 6, 2000
    SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AT ENTIRE APARTMENT, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT
  • Class BInspected Apr 6, 2000
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTERBALNCE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3, 3rd STORY
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Recent ACRIS activity

2 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Dec 4, 2023).

Frequently asked questions about 240 DECATUR STREET

Who owns 240 DECATUR STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 240 DECATUR STREET per NYC PLUTO is DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TR UST. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on December 4, 2023 when the property was conveyed to DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST; MAKEDA GRACE ASATA DAWSON-DAVIS AS TRUSTEE; KARRIEM CHAKA AHMED AS TRUSTEE. 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 240 DECATUR STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 240 DECATUR STREET was recorded on December 4, 2023, when DAWSON, DIANE IRENE conveyed the property to DIANE IRENE DAWSON IRREVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST; MAKEDA GRACE ASATA DAWSON-DAVIS AS TRUSTEE; KARRIEM CHAKA AHMED AS TRUSTEE for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 240 DECATUR STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 240 DECATUR 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 240 DECATUR STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 240 DECATUR STREET at $159K 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 240 DECATUR STREET and what does that mean?

240 DECATUR STREET is NYC building class C0 — Walk-up, 3+ families. A 3-to-6-story walk-up apartment building (no elevator), 3 or more residential units. 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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