236 Livingston Street
Analysis
The building’s recent age and unit size are positives, but the over‑built status, safety penalties, and lack of a verifiable market sale create material risk, matching the medium rating.
The good
- Built in 2009, so relatively new construction
- Average unit size of 739 sq ft provides decent space per apartment
- Large building with 271 residential units offers scale for rental income
The bad
- Over‑built for residential use (built FAR 12.58 exceeds the residential limit of 10)
- Safety‑violation penalties of $22,250 are outstanding
- 12 open violations indicate compliance issues
- No arms‑length sale recorded and market value on record is $0
Written by a language model from this property's own figures — the same numbers shown on this page. It introduces no facts of its own: every figure it cites is checked against the data before the text is shown. It is a reading of the numbers, not a professional opinion, and it can be wrong about emphasis even when it is right about arithmetic. See our methodology.
What the numbers say
Generated from this property's own figures using the rules set out in our methodology. Every statement below refers to a number shown on this page.
Already larger than residential zoning would allow
The building occupies a floor-area ratio of 12.58, against a residential limit of 10.00 — it is over that limit by 2.58. A building in this position almost always predates the current rules and is legally non-conforming: it may generally remain, but it typically cannot be enlarged for residential use, and it may not be rebuildable as it stands.
Unresolved conditions on record
12 violations remain open across 271 residential units (about 0.0 per apartment), against an outstanding penalty balance of $0.00. A significant open count with little money attached usually means habitability items that were never certified as corrected, rather than a few expensive enforcement actions — an administrative problem more than a financial one, though it is still a problem.
Development & zoning
Floor-area ratio
| Built | 12.58 |
|---|---|
| Residential limit | 10.00 |
| Commercial limit | 10.00 |
| Community-facility limit | 10.00 |
Development headroom (calculated) calculated
| Highest permitted ratio | 10.00 |
|---|---|
| Unused ratio | -2.58 |
| Unused buildable area | — |
| Lot area | 18,145 sq ft |
Value & taxes
Assessment
| Assessed total | $34,779,600 |
|---|---|
| Assessed land | $827,100 |
| Assessed building | $33,952,500 |
| Market value on record | $0 |
| Assessed as % of market | — |
Tax
| Tax class | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxable assessed | $0 |
| Tax rate | 12.502% |
| Estimated annual levy | — |
The levy is an estimate — taxable value × the published rate for the class. It does not account for exemptions or abatements the property may carry, and will not match an actual bill. It is not the property's total debt to the city: unpaid tax and water arrears are not shown anywhere on this page.
Assessed value by year
| Year | Assessed value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $0 | — |
| 2026 | $0 | — |
| 2025 | $0 | — |
| 2024 | $0 | — |
| 2023 | $0 | — |
Building & occupancy
Structure
| Year built | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 26 |
| Building area | 228,246 sq ft |
| Residential area | 200,380 sq ft |
| Commercial area | 27,866 sq ft |
Occupancy
| Ownership | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Total units | 278 |
| Residential units | 271 |
| Rent-stabilized | 271 |
| Residential Avg unit size | 739 sq ft (calculated) |
| Commercial Avg unit size | 3,981 sq ft (calculated) |
| Building class | RM |
Neighborhood, risk & energy
Neighborhood & transit
| Nearest subway | Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts (A, C, G) — 0.03 mi |
|---|---|
| School district | 15 |
| Police precinct | 84 |
| Nearest firehouse | Engine 226 — 409 State Street |
Location risk
| Flood zone | Minimal hazard (Zone X) |
|---|---|
| Hurricane evacuation zone | Not in an evacuation zone |
| Evictions on record | 3 (most recent 2024) |
Building compliance
| Facade | Repairs required |
|---|
Energy & emissions
| Energy use intensity | 66.5 kBtu/ft² |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse-gas emissions | 1,386 metric tons/yr |
Comparable sales
| Address | Sale date | Price | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, 7d | 2026-04-14 | $2,100,000 | — | — |
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, Ret. | 2025-03-18 | $2,200,000 | — | — |
| 228 Livingston Street | 2023-12-27 | $4,364,600 | 4,290 | $1,017 |
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, 8b | 2023-12-21 | $1,480,000 | — | — |
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, 14b | 2022-09-07 | $1,900,000 | — | — |
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, 5b | 2022-07-12 | $1,400,000 | — | — |
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, 12b | 2022-06-28 | $1,900,000 | — | — |
| 211 Schermerhorn Street, 11b | 2022-06-17 | $1,550,000 | — | — |
Record activity
Compliance calculated
| Open violations | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open per residential unit | 0.0 (calculated) |
| Enforcement penalties | $0.00 |
| Safety-violation penalties | Not available |
| Total penalties owed | $22,250.00 (calculated) |
| On tax-lien sale list | No |
Activity
| Complaints recorded | 455 |
|---|---|
| Permits / alterations | 48 |
| Recorded documents | 0 |
| Legal proceedings | 0 |
Total penalties owed combines two separate debts — enforcement penalties (from summonses) and safety-violation penalties (unfiled inspections and reports on boilers, elevators, facades and energy use). The second kind accrues quietly and is routinely missed; it is a standing debt on the building, not a fine someone can walk away from. The safety figure could not be retrieved for this property, so no total is shown — we would rather show nothing than a total that silently omits it. Neither figure includes unpaid property tax or water and sewer arrears, which are frequently the largest number of all and appear nowhere on this page. For a true payoff figure, go to the city directly.
Ownership & last recorded sale
Owner of record
| Owner | Unavailable Owner |
|---|---|
| Parcel | 3001657501 |
| Block | 165 |
| Lot | 7501 |
Last recorded transfer
| Date | — |
|---|---|
| Recorded price | — |
| Price per unit | Not meaningful |
| Price vs assessed | Not meaningful |
Owner of record comes from the public land-use record and may lag a recent sale. It is frequently a holding company rather than an individual. If you own or manage this property and believe something here is wrong, tell us — we read and respond to every message of that kind.
Open violations
Open violations only. A violation that was raised and later corrected is not counted — an older building accumulates hundreds of those, and the number says more about its age than its condition.
| Issued | Category | Class | Status | Amount due | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH the buildings authority RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT CLOSET AT NORTH IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT CLOSET AT NORTH IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Housing | B | NOV SENT OUT | — | 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Building | Energy Grade - a local law | Active | — | FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER AD CODE SEC. 28-309.12.3 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | Housing | C | INVALID CERTIFICATION | — | 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9F, 9th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT NORTH |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Housing | C | INVALID CERTIFICATION | — | 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 15J, 15th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH |
| 31 Dec 2024 | Building | Parking Structures | Active | — | Unsafe report of parking structures filed |
| 31 May 2018 | Building | — | V-Building VIOLATION - ACTIVE | — | FAILED TO FILE facade inspection CYCLE 8A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2017 |
Complaints
A complaint is an allegation, not a finding — many are dismissed. A sustained pattern is nevertheless informative about how a building is run.
| Date | Problem | Type | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Dirty Water | Water Maintenance | In Progress | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Boiler - Defective/Inoperative/No Permit | Boilers | Open | 12 Aug 2026 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | No Parking, Standing, Stopping | Street Sign - Damaged | Closed | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Other/Unknown | Street Sign - Dangling | Closed | 24 Jul 2026 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Parking Permit Improper Use | Illegal Parking | Closed | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM | GENERAL | Open | — |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service | Elevator | Closed | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property | Elevator | Closed | 23 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service | Elevator | Closed | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service | Elevator | Closed | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | SIGNAGE MISSING | GENERAL | Open | — |
| 7 Jun 2026 | SIGNAGE MISSING | GENERAL | Open | — |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property | Elevator | Closed | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 30 May 2026 | Waste Not Separated | Residential Disposal Complaint | Closed | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 30 May 2026 | MAINTENANCE | ELEVATOR | Closed | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property | Elevator | Closed | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 20 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | WINDOW FRAME | DOOR/WINDOW | Closed | 30 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | WALL | PAINT/PLASTER | Closed | 19 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | LIGHTING | ELECTRIC | Closed | 19 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | DAMP SPOT | WATER LEAK | Closed | 19 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | FLOOR | FLOORING/STAIRS | Closed | 19 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | MOLD | UNSANITARY CONDITION | Closed | 30 May 2026 |
| 5 May 2026 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 7 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property | Elevator | Closed | 28 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service | Elevator | Closed | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 18 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | MOLD | UNSANITARY CONDITION | Closed | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | FLOOR | FLOORING/STAIRS | Closed | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | WALL | PAINT/PLASTER | Closed | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Sidewalk | Snow or Ice | Closed | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Illness Caused by Drinking Water | Drinking Water | Closed | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Jan 2026 | APARTMENT ONLY | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | APARTMENT ONLY | HEAT/HOT WATER | Closed | 22 Jan 2026 |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 25 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Dec 2025 | Blocked Sidewalk | Illegal Parking | Closed | 21 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Dirty Water (WE | Water System | Closed | 24 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 15 Nov 2025 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10 | Lead | Closed | 5 Nov 2025 |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 26 Oct 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Parking Permit Improper Use | Illegal Parking | Closed | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | Other Store (Non-Food | Consumer Complaint | Closed | 10 Oct 2025 |
Showing the 50 most recent of 150. The full set is available in the interactive report.
Permits & alterations
The absence of a permit does not prove no work was done — it may equally mean work was done without one.
| Issued | Type | Status | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2025 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Replacement of air conditioning unit. No change in use egress and occupancy |
| 6 Apr 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | Interior Renovation of an existing commercial tenant space on the first floor. Work includes installation of interior non-load bearing partitions, doors & finish work |
| 9 Sep 2021 | Sidewalk Shed | Signed-off | INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. LIVE LOAD 300 PSF |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Sidewalk Shed | Signed-off | INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NYCC 2014 CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY |
| 22 Oct 2020 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | sprinkler modification within sub-cellar and ground floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy |
| 29 Jul 2020 | Plumbing | Signed-off | plumbing modification within sub cellar, cellar, and 1st floor as per plans filed herewith. Connect to existing gas meter at sub cellar level gas meter room Gas riser from sub cellar to sub cellar per filed drawing |
| 28 Feb 2020 | Structural | Signed-off | structural modification within cellar and 1st floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy |
| 28 Feb 2020 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | Mechanical modification to sub cellar, cellar, and 1st floor as per plans filed herewith. No change in use, egress, or occupancy |
| 14 Dec 2018 | Construction Fence | Permit Issued | Application filed for temporary construction fence |
| 2 Dec 2011 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Sep 2011 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Apr 2011 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 25 Jan 2011 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Nov 2010 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 30 Jun 2010 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Mar 2010 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jan 2010 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jan 2010 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jan 2010 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 3 Dec 2009 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Jul 2009 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 30 Jun 2009 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Apr 2009 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Apr 2009 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Apr 2009 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 2 Apr 2009 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 1 Apr 2009 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Feb 2009 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 2 Feb 2009 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Dec 2008 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Dec 2008 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 21 Oct 2008 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Jul 2008 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Jun 2008 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 29 Apr 2008 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 31 Mar 2008 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 31 Mar 2008 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 31 Mar 2008 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 20 Mar 2008 | NB | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Feb 2008 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 11 Jan 2008 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Dec 2007 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Dec 2007 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 7 Dec 2007 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 1 Nov 2007 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 24 Jan 2000 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jul 1999 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 26 Jul 1999 | DM | ISSUED | — |
About this page
Compiled from New York City public records — retrieved today. Coverage on this parcel: 14 of 15 record groups populated. The derived figures — unused floor-area ratio, buildable area, the assessed-value trend and the per-unit ratios — are calculated by us and appear in no public dataset; the formulas are in the methodology.
This is a research tool, not advice. It is not a title search, a lien search, a survey or an inspection, and it does not replace any of them. If a figure here matters to a decision, verify it at the source. See Terms.