Free account includes 3 full due diligence reports — no credit card requiredSign Up Free →
← Address Lookup
NYC Building Records · BBL 3019470022

298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

Brooklyn · Block 1947 · Lot 22 · Two-family brick (Class B1)

298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is a Class B1 (two-family brick) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3019470022) built in 1873, with 2 residential units across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 302, council district 35, zoning district R6B, on a 1,942-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 3,496 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on May 16, 2023 when SNODGRASS, SUSAN M conveyed the property to FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F; FREESON, AMY for $3.71M. 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

FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F

Most recent deed

Last transferred on May 16, 2023 for $3.7M to FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F; FREESON, AMY.
Previous owner: SNODGRASS, SUSAN M
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
🔒 See full deed history for this building →

Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
May 16, 2023DEED$3.7MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 3, 2019MTGE$120KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 3, 2019AGMT$1.0MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Apr 2, 2015MTGE$150KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Nov 22, 2011MTGE$172KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
🔒 Unlock party names + multi-decade history →

Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1873
Class
B1
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R6B
Lot size:
1,942 sqft
Building area:
3,496 sqft
Floors:
3
Assessed value:
$225K
Community district:
302
Council district:
35

HPD violations

0 open
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
🔒 See full violation history →

Recent HPD violation details

No open HPD violations recorded for this building.

Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent May 16, 2023).

Frequently asked questions about 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

Who owns 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?

The current registered owner of record for 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE per NYC PLUTO is FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on May 16, 2023 when the property was conveyed to FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F; FREESON, AMY. 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 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE was recorded on May 16, 2023, when SNODGRASS, SUSAN M conveyed the property to FRIEDMAN, SAMUEL F; FREESON, AMY for $3.71M. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE. 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 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE at $225K 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 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE and what does that mean?

298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE 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.

More from MetroDeeds

Go deeper on this building

Open full Landlord Intel for 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
Every deed, every violation, court cases, mortgages, and operator portfolio — in one panel.
Get the full deed history for 298 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
3 free reports lifetime with a MetroDeeds account. No credit card required.
Sign Up Free