NY Property Records

255 Water Street
Brooklyn · Kings County · 11201

Owner of record
Owner255 Water Street Associates
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$399,150
Total assessed$3,041,100
Est. annual tax$324,363 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleSemi-Fireproof
Year built1900
Lot
Size0.25 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth111 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft11,083
Zoning
DistrictM1-4/R7A
Special districtMX-2
FAR3.4 built · 4.0 max residential · 2.0 max commercial · 4.0 max facility
Zoning map12d
Recorded documents · 14
SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Apr 27, 2004
mortgager/borrower Fishbaum, Leonard; Guttman, Joshua +1
mortgagee/lender R&M Realty Company
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DECLARATION Aug 4, 2003
party 1 255 Water Street Associates LLC
party 2 R&M Realty
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DECLARATION Mar 31, 2003
party 1 255 Water Street LLC
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DEED Nov 6, 1995
grantor/seller Fishbaum, Leonard; Guttman, Joshua +1
grantee/buyer 255 Water Street Associates LLC
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Oct 12, 1994
assignor/old lender European American Bank
assignee/new lender R & M Realty Co
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 11, 1991
assignor/old lender R & M Realty Co
assignee/new lender European American Bank
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Aug 7, 1986
mortgager/borrower Cowa-Bunga Corp
mortgagee/lender Bruml, Leslie
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DEED May 24, 1984
grantor/seller R & M Realty Co
grantee/buyer Fishbaum, Leonard; Guttman, Joshua +1
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MORTGAGE $111,343 May 24, 1984
mortgagor/borrower Fishbaum, Leonard; Guttman, Joshua +1
mortgagee/lender R & M Realty Company
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DEED Jun 29, 1981
grantor/seller Cowa Buna Corp; Cowa Bunga Corp
grantee/buyer R & M Realty Company; R & M Realty Corp
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MORTGAGE Jun 26, 1981
mortgagor/borrower Cowa Bunga Corp
mortgagee/lender Bruml Leslie
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DEED Jun 26, 1981
grantor/seller Bruml Leslie
grantee/buyer Cowa Bunga Corp
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DEED Aug 2, 1977
grantor/seller 281-283 Water St Inc
grantee/buyer Bruml Leslie R
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LEASE Jan 17, 1966
lessor/landlord Purity Spice & Seed Mills Inc
lessee/tenant 281 283 Water St Inc
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DOB violations — total 30 · open 1 · dismissed 17
Elevators Dismissed Oct 2, 2023
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 2, 2023
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Energy Grade - LL33 Dismissed Dec 1, 2021
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 19, 2021
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 19, 2021
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Energy Grade - LL33 Dismissed Apr 29, 2021
FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 2, 2020
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Apr 2, 2020
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Benchmarking - LL84 Dismissed May 3, 2019
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 1, 2019
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved May 1, 2019
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed Jun 14, 2017
DOT NOTICE OF ENCROACHMENT/ORDER DATED 5/5/17 REGARDING A VAULT AT THE SUBJECT PREMISES,YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 209 OF TITLE 28 OF
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AEUHAZ Dismissed Sep 21, 2016
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Elevators Dismissed Jun 1, 2016
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Dismissed May 19, 2016
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Elevators Dismissed Mar 31, 2014
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AEUHAZ Active Apr 25, 2013
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 1, 2012
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 1, 2012
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Elevators Dismissed Dec 13, 2011
VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2010 INSPECTION/TEST
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Elevators Dismissed Dec 13, 2011
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 8, 2010
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Elevators Dismissed Oct 8, 2010
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Feb 5, 2008
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LL1081-LOCAL LAW 10/81 - ELEVATOR ELEVATOROPTIONAL Dismissed Apr 2, 2007
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Work W/O Permit Dismissed Jun 22, 2004
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jan 9, 2003
3F2519
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Work W/O Permit Dismissed Jun 2, 2001
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS, AND 3PC BATH- ROOM, KITCHEN, SINK & GAS PIPE ON 3RD FLOOR THROUGHOUT REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT I
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E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED Resolved Jul 13, 2000
3F2519
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C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL Work W/O Permit Dismissed Mar 20, 2000
INSTALLATION OF PARTITION WALLS 4 THREE BATHROOM 4 KITCHEN SINK AND GAS PIPE, AT THRID FL THROUGHOUT
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DOB complaints — total 70 · open 0 · closed 70
Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Dec 6, 2025
Complaint 3A40604
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Jul 27, 2021
Complaint 3807792
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Category 7G Closed Nov 21, 2019
Complaint 3731067
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Category 7G Closed Nov 21, 2019
Complaint 3731009
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Apr 24, 2018
Complaint 3647303
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Egress – locked/blocked/improper/none Closed Feb 15, 2018
Complaint 3638707
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Failure to maintain Closed Jun 14, 2017
Complaint 3606450
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Category 4B Closed May 11, 2017
Complaint 3602121
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Advertising sign/billboard – illegal Closed Mar 19, 2017
Complaint 3595607
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed Jul 14, 2016
Complaint 3566047
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed Jun 28, 2016
Complaint 3564032
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed May 16, 2016
Complaint 3558449
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Oct 2, 2015
Complaint 3532276
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 30, 2014
Complaint 3497287
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 29, 2014
Complaint 3497110
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Category 2C Closed Oct 29, 2014
Complaint 3497112
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Dec 23, 2013
Complaint 3465408
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 26, 2013
Complaint 3460250
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Stalled construction site Closed Aug 14, 2013
Complaint 3453404
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Failure to maintain Closed May 24, 2013
Complaint 3445524
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Crane – no permit/license/unsafe/illegal Closed May 3, 2013
Complaint 3443387
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed May 1, 2013
Complaint 3443124
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed May 1, 2013
Complaint 3443127
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Debris/building – falling or danger of falling Closed Mar 7, 2013
Complaint 3438056
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Jan 31, 2013
Complaint 3435511
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 22, 2012
Complaint 3427528
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Category 4B Closed Apr 5, 2012
Complaint 3408112
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Construction – contrary to/beyond approved plans Closed Jan 26, 2012
Complaint 3401874
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Work contrary to stop-work order Closed Jan 25, 2012
Complaint 3401783
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Site conditions endangering workers Closed Sep 27, 2011
Complaint 3391427
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Sidewalk shed/scaffold – none/inadequate/defective Closed Sep 22, 2011
Complaint 3390925
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Demolition – unsafe/illegal/mechanical Closed Aug 5, 2011
Complaint 3386281
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Demolition – unsafe/illegal/mechanical Closed Aug 5, 2011
Complaint 3386282
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jul 21, 2011
Complaint 3384676
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jul 21, 2011
Complaint 3384677
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 14, 2008
Complaint 3283341
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Unlicensed/illegal/improper electrical work Closed Oct 13, 2008
Complaint 3283255
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed May 1, 2008
Complaint 3263209
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Work contrary to stop-work order Closed May 1, 2008
Complaint 3263259
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Building shaking/vibrating/structural stability Closed Apr 8, 2008
Complaint 3260128
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Oct 23, 2007
Complaint 3242885
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Apr 11, 2007
Complaint 3221656
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed May 9, 2006
Complaint 3190226
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded Closed Mar 3, 2006
Complaint 3184294
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After-hours work – illegal Closed Feb 22, 2004
Complaint 3126375
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Feb 22, 2004
Complaint 3126376
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Failure to retain water/improper drainage Closed Feb 19, 2004
Complaint 3126242
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Illegal commercial/manufacturing use in residence Closed Feb 19, 2004
Complaint 3126284
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Dec 19, 2003
Complaint 3123609
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Mar 27, 2002
Complaint 3098058
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Mar 15, 2002
Complaint 3097726
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Mar 12, 2002
Complaint 3097585
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Certificate of occupancy – none/illegal/contrary Closed Mar 12, 2002
Complaint 3097581
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Failure to maintain Closed Mar 12, 2002
Complaint 3097587
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded Closed Aug 3, 2001
Complaint 3092012
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Elevator – dangerous condition/shaft open/unguarded Closed Jun 19, 2001
Complaint 3090410
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Illegal conversion Closed Dec 13, 2000
Complaint 3085148
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Illegal conversion Closed Feb 1, 2000
Complaint 3076873
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Illegal conversion Closed Feb 1, 2000
Complaint 3076872
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed May 31, 1996
Complaint 3048202
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Mar 8, 1996
Complaint 3046327
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Illegal conversion Closed Oct 11, 1995
Complaint 3043800
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Aug 24, 1995
Complaint 3042949
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Aug 2, 1995
Complaint 3042323
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jun 23, 1995
Complaint 3041727
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Jun 1, 1995
Complaint 3041262
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Dec 16, 1993
Complaint 3032744
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Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Dec 9, 1993
Complaint 3032630
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Category 41 Closed Jan 31, 1991
Complaint 3014456
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Failure to maintain Closed Feb 7, 1990
Complaint 3007604
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No HPD violations on file.
Deed & identifiers
SBL3000320055
SWIS610100
Parcel ID6101003000320055

Who owns 255 Water Street?

255 Water Street, Brooklyn is owned by 255 Water Street Associates per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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