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NYC Building Records · BBL 3051470067

285 EAST 16 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 5147 · Lot 67 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

285 EAST 16 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3051470067) built in 1899, with 2 residential units across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 314, council district 40, zoning district R3X, on a 5,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 3,061 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is 285 E. 16TH ST INC..

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on October 28, 2022 when BROWN, AS TO 1/3 INTEREST, JACQUELINE; FRANKLIN KING NEE FRANKLIN, KARIN, AS TO 1/3 INTEREST; THE ESTATE OF ETHEL FRANKLIN conveyed the property to 285 E. 16TH ST INC. for $400K. The transaction was financed with a $951K mortgage from Mers As Nominee For Loan Funder Llc, Series 39733.

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

285 E. 16TH ST INC.

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Oct 28, 2022 for $400K to 285 E. 16TH ST INC..
Previous owner: BROWN, AS TO 1/3 INTEREST, JACQUELINE; FRANKLIN KING NEE FRANKLIN, KARIN, AS TO 1/3 INTEREST; THE ESTATE OF ETHEL FRANKLIN
Mortgage: $951K recorded Oct 28, 2022 with Mers As Nominee For Loan Funder Llc, Series 39733. Loan-to-value: 238%.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 3)

DateTypeAmountParties
Oct 28, 2022MTGE$951KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Oct 28, 2022DEED$400KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Oct 10, 2019DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1899
Class
B3
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R3X
Lot size:
5,000 sqft
Building area:
3,061 sqft
Floors:
2.5
Assessed value:
$147K
Community district:
314
Council district:
40

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 Aug 25, 2025
    §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 BInspected Aug 22, 2025
    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMEN…
  • Class BInspected Aug 22, 2025
    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVI…
  • Class CInspected Aug 22, 2025
    § 27-2037, 2038 HMC: PROVIDE A SAFE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE FIXTURES AT CEILINGS AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMEN…
  • Class CInspected Aug 22, 2025
    § 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STORY…
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Recent ACRIS activity

3 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Oct 28, 2022).

Frequently asked questions about 285 EAST 16 STREET

Who owns 285 EAST 16 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 285 EAST 16 STREET per NYC PLUTO is 285 E. 16TH ST INC.. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on October 28, 2022 when the property was conveyed to 285 E. 16TH ST INC.. 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 285 EAST 16 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 285 EAST 16 STREET was recorded on October 28, 2022, when BROWN, AS TO 1/3 INTEREST, JACQUELINE; FRANKLIN KING NEE FRANKLIN, KARIN, AS TO 1/3 INTEREST; THE ESTATE OF ETHEL FRANKLIN conveyed the property to 285 E. 16TH ST INC. for $400K. The transaction was financed with a $951K mortgage from Mers As Nominee For Loan Funder Llc, Series 39733.

How many HPD violations does 285 EAST 16 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 285 EAST 16 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 285 EAST 16 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 285 EAST 16 STREET at $147K 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 285 EAST 16 STREET and what does that mean?

285 EAST 16 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. 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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