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NYC Building Records · BBL 3016810021

322 DECATUR STREET

Brooklyn · Block 1681 · Lot 21 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

322 DECATUR STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3016810021) built in 1890, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 303, council district 36, zoning district R6B, on a 1,683-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 2,172 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 12, 2025 when JAMES FREDERICK BROWN, TRUSTEE; BROWN, ALICIA; BROWN, JAMES FREDERICK; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST; BROWN, HERBERT IV conveyed the property to JAMES FREDERICK, TRUSTEE; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST 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

JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jul 12, 2025 to JAMES FREDERICK, TRUSTEE; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST.
Previous owner: JAMES FREDERICK BROWN, TRUSTEE; BROWN, ALICIA; BROWN, JAMES FREDERICK; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST; BROWN, HERBERT IV
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 2)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jul 12, 2025DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Apr 1, 2016DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1890
Class
B3
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R6B
Lot size:
1,683 sqft
Building area:
2,172 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$110K
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 IInspected Mar 16, 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 BInspected Mar 15, 2023
    § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). : MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO, 1st STO…
  • Class BInspected Mar 15, 2023
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FRAME AT THE SOUTH ENTRY DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LO…
  • Class CInspected Mar 15, 2023
    § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1STFLO,…
  • Class CInspected Mar 15, 2023
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT AP…
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Recent ACRIS activity

2 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jul 12, 2025).

Frequently asked questions about 322 DECATUR STREET

Who owns 322 DECATUR STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 322 DECATUR STREET per NYC PLUTO is JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 12, 2025 when the property was conveyed to JAMES FREDERICK, TRUSTEE; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST. 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 322 DECATUR STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 322 DECATUR STREET was recorded on July 12, 2025, when JAMES FREDERICK BROWN, TRUSTEE; BROWN, ALICIA; BROWN, JAMES FREDERICK; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST; BROWN, HERBERT IV conveyed the property to JAMES FREDERICK, TRUSTEE; JAMES FREDERICK BROWN LIVING TRUST for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 322 DECATUR STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 322 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 322 DECATUR STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 322 DECATUR STREET at $110K 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 322 DECATUR STREET and what does that mean?

322 DECATUR 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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