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609 EMERALD STREET

Brooklyn · Block 4518 · Lot 139 · Walk-up, 3+ families (Class C0)

609 EMERALD STREET is a Class C0 (walk-up, 3+ families) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3045180139) built in 2005, with 3 residential units across 3 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 305, council district 42, zoning district R4, on a 2,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 2,940 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is RODNEY, CASWELL.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on June 6, 2025 when SIMMONDS, DONNA conveyed the property to SIMMONDS, DONNA; RODNEY, CASWELL 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

RODNEY, CASWELL

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jun 6, 2025 to SIMMONDS, DONNA; RODNEY, CASWELL.
Previous owner: SIMMONDS, DONNA
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jun 6, 2025DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 6, 2018DEED$575KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
May 12, 2017DEED$550KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 31, 2006MTGE$640KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 31, 2006MTGE$75KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
3
Year built
2005
Class
C0
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R4
Lot size:
2,000 sqft
Building area:
2,940 sqft
Floors:
3
Assessed value:
$60K
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.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class BInspected Jun 15, 2023
    § 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2,…
  • Class BInspected Jun 15, 2023
    § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1…
  • Class CInspected Mar 5, 2020
    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2NDFLO, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WE…
  • Class CInspected Mar 5, 2020
    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
  • Class AInspected Mar 5, 2020
    § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jun 6, 2025).

Frequently asked questions about 609 EMERALD STREET

Who owns 609 EMERALD STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 609 EMERALD STREET per NYC PLUTO is RODNEY, CASWELL. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on June 6, 2025 when the property was conveyed to SIMMONDS, DONNA; RODNEY, CASWELL. 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 609 EMERALD STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 609 EMERALD STREET was recorded on June 6, 2025, when SIMMONDS, DONNA conveyed the property to SIMMONDS, DONNA; RODNEY, CASWELL for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 609 EMERALD STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 609 EMERALD 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 609 EMERALD STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 609 EMERALD STREET at $60K 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 609 EMERALD STREET and what does that mean?

609 EMERALD 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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