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516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE

Brooklyn · Block 4481 · Lot 21 · One-family + store (Class S1)

516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE is a Class S1 (one-family + store) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3044810021) built in 1901, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 305, council district 42, zoning district R5, on a 4,000-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,360 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is MARTIN, BENSON.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 2, 2025 when 516 FOUNTAIN CORP conveyed the property to MARTIN, BENSON for $695K. The transaction was financed with a $682K mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

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

MARTIN, BENSON

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jul 2, 2025 for $695K to MARTIN, BENSON.
Previous owner: 516 FOUNTAIN CORP
Mortgage: $682K recorded Jul 2, 2025 with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.. Loan-to-value: 98%.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jul 2, 2025MTGE$682KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 2, 2025DEED$695KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 23, 2019DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jan 6, 2011DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 30, 2006MTGE$70KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1901
Class
S1
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R5
Lot size:
4,000 sqft
Building area:
1,360 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$50K
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 CInspected Aug 30, 2007
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO APT LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st ST…
  • Class BInspected Aug 30, 2007
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
  • Class BInspected Aug 30, 2007
    SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFUL…
  • Class BInspected Aug 30, 2007
    SECTION 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTION…
  • Class CInspected Aug 30, 2007
    SECTION 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
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Recent ACRIS activity

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

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Frequently asked questions about 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE

Who owns 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE?

The current registered owner of record for 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE per NYC PLUTO is MARTIN, BENSON. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on July 2, 2025 when the property was conveyed to MARTIN, BENSON. 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 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE was recorded on July 2, 2025, when 516 FOUNTAIN CORP conveyed the property to MARTIN, BENSON for $695K. The transaction was financed with a $682K mortgage from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc..

How many HPD violations does 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 516 FOUNTAIN 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 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE at $50K 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 516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE and what does that mean?

516 FOUNTAIN AVENUE is NYC building class S1 — One-family + store. A one-family dwelling with one store unit. 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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