420 Kent Avenue
Analysis
The building offers strong value and modern construction but is constrained by over‑building limits, preventing further residential growth. Proceed with caution given the medium risk rating.
The good
- Market value on record ($171,614,000) far exceeds assessed value ($77,226,300)
- Built in 2016, so the building is relatively new
- Only one open violation and none per unit, indicating good compliance
- Enforcement penalties are modest at $625
The bad
- Built beyond its residential floor‑area limit, limiting any future residential expansion
- No unused buildable square footage, so the site cannot be enlarged
- Enforcement penalties exist and safety violation penalties are $0, but the total owed ($625) still adds a cost
- Assessed value increased 48.4%, a sign of rapid valuation changes
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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 6.80, against a residential limit of 5.00 — it is over that limit by 1.80. 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.
A light open-violation load
Only 1 violation is currently open across 605 residential units, with $625.00 outstanding. For a building of this age that is a modest figure.
Last recorded sale
Recorded at $165,000,000 on 26 Feb 2015 — $272,727 per residential unit, $304 per built square foot, 2.14× the assessed value.
Assessed value trend
Assessed value has risen 48.4% across the 5 assessment years on record (2023 to 2027), standing at $77,226,300. Because tax is levied on the assessed figure rather than on market value, a sustained move here tends to show up in the bill.
Development & zoning
Floor-area ratio
| Built | 6.80 |
|---|---|
| Residential limit | 5.00 |
| Commercial limit | 0.00 |
| Community-facility limit | 6.50 |
Development headroom (calculated) calculated
| Highest permitted ratio | 6.50 |
|---|---|
| Unused ratio | -0.30 |
| Unused buildable area | — |
| Lot area | 79,918 sq ft |
Value & taxes
Assessment
| Assessed total | $77,226,300 |
|---|---|
| Assessed land | $3,596,400 |
| Assessed building | $73,629,900 |
| Market value on record | $171,614,000 |
| Assessed as % of market | 45.0% |
Tax
| Tax class | 2 |
|---|---|
| Taxable assessed | $77,226,300 |
| Tax rate | 12.502% |
| Estimated annual levy | $9,654,832.03 |
| Tax exemption (assessed value) | 421-a — $75,011,935 (through 2045) |
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 | $77,226,300 | — |
| 2026 | $66,481,650 | +16.2% |
| 2025 | $58,405,950 | +13.8% |
| 2024 | $52,222,050 | +11.8% |
| 2023 | $52,039,800 | +0.4% |
Building & occupancy
Structure
| Year built | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 22 |
| Building area | 543,250 sq ft |
| Residential area | 481,435 sq ft |
| Commercial area | 61,815 sq ft |
Occupancy
| Total units | 606 |
|---|---|
| Residential units | 605 |
| Rent-stabilized | 605 |
| Storefronts | 2 |
| Residential Avg unit size | 796 sq ft (calculated) |
| Commercial Avg unit size | 61,815 sq ft (calculated) |
| Building class | D7 |
Neighborhood, risk & energy
Neighborhood & transit
| Nearest subway | Marcy Av (M, J, Z) — 0.6 mi |
|---|---|
| School district | 14 |
| Police precinct | 90 |
| Nearest firehouse | Marine Battlion/Marine 6 — Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 292 |
Location risk
| Flood zone | Moderate — 0.2% annual chance (Zone X) |
|---|---|
| Hurricane evacuation zone | Zone 1 |
| Projected floodplain | In the projected 2050s floodplain |
| Environmental restriction | Hazardous materials, noise |
| Evictions on record | 9 (most recent 2026) |
Energy & emissions
| Energy use intensity | 55.5 kBtu/ft² |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse-gas emissions | 2,362 metric tons/yr |
Comparable sales
| Address | Sale date | Price | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 480 Kent Avenue, 16g | 2026-08-24 | $1,400,000 | — | — |
| 480 Kent Avenue, 20d | 2026-08-19 | $2,350,000 | — | — |
| 480 Kent Avenue, 14g | 2026-08-17 | $1,300,000 | — | — |
| 480 Kent Avenue, 20e | 2026-08-06 | $1,400,000 | — | — |
| 446 Kent Avenue, 7f | 2026-07-17 | $1,695,000 | — | — |
| 480 Kent Avenue, 15g | 2026-06-29 | $1,330,000 | — | — |
| 480 Kent Avenue, 14b | 2026-04-20 | $2,600,000 | — | — |
| 480 Kent Avenue, 17a | 2026-04-03 | $1,925,000 | — | — |
Record activity
Compliance calculated
| Open violations | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open per residential unit | 0.0 (calculated) |
| Enforcement penalties | $625.00 |
| Safety-violation penalties | Not available |
| Total penalties owed | $625.00 (calculated) |
| On tax-lien sale list | No |
Activity
| Complaints recorded | 490 |
|---|---|
| Permits / alterations | 67 |
| Recorded documents | 102 |
| 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 | 420 Kent Avenue LLC |
|---|---|
| Parcel | 3021340056 |
| Block | 2134 |
| Lot | 56 |
| Mortgage on record | $36,390,830 (2020) — Kref Lending Iv LLC — note assigned |
| Fixture liens | 1 active fixture lien |
Last recorded transfer
| Date | 26 Feb 2015 |
|---|---|
| Recorded price | $165,000,000 |
| Price per unit | $272,727 |
| Price vs assessed | 2.14× |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2026 | Enforcement | CLASS - 2 | ACTIVE | $625 | INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY LIGHTING (2.27.1.). REPLACE OR SECURE GIBS WHERE NEEDED. (2.11.11.5.7.). MISSING CAB MIRRORS (BC 3001.6.). CLEAN PIT. ADJUST DOOR OPERATOR TO ENSURE PROPER CLOSING. BUFFERS NOT TAGGED. CLU |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 17 Sep 2026 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | WALL | PAINT/PLASTER | Open | — |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 14 Sep 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | SLOW LEAK | WATER LEAK | Open | — |
| 8 Sep 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 9 Sep 2026 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | N/A | Bike/Roller/Skate | Closed | 7 Sep 2026 |
| 6 Sep 2026 | Boat | Noise | Closed | 6 Sep 2026 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | Boat | Noise | Closed | 6 Sep 2026 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Elevator - Multiple Devices On Property | Elevator | Closed | 22 Sep 2026 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 2 Aug 2026 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Commercial | Closed | 2 Aug 2026 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Commercial | Closed | 2 Aug 2026 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 2 Aug 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Noise, Barking Dog (NR5 | Noise | Closed | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Rat Sighting | Rodent | Closed | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Smoke/Odor | Mobile Food Vendor | Closed | 26 Aug 2026 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Commercial | Closed | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Loud Talking | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Loud Talking | Noise - Residential | Closed | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Noise, Barking Dog (NR5 | Noise | Closed | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 24 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Commercial | Closed | 24 May 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | Closed | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | Blocked Bike Lane | Illegal Parking | Closed | 20 May 2026 |
| 13 May 2026 | Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1 | Noise | Closed | 14 May 2026 |
| 10 May 2026 | License Plate Obscured | Illegal Parking | Closed | 10 May 2026 |
| 10 May 2026 | Noise: Boat(Engine,Music,Etc) (NR10 | Noise | Closed | 13 May 2026 |
| 10 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 10 May 2026 |
| 10 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 10 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 8 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 8 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Residential | Closed | 8 May 2026 |
| 2 May 2026 | Unleashed Dog in Public | Unleashed Dog | In Progress | — |
| 2 May 2026 | Unleashed Dog in Public | Unleashed Dog | In Progress | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Unleashed Dog in Public | Unleashed Dog | In Progress | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Unleashed Dog in Public | Unleashed Dog | Closed | 1 May 2026 |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Driver Complaint - Non Passenger | For Hire Vehicle Complaint | In Progress | — |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Posted Parking Sign Violation | Illegal Parking | Closed | 18 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1 | Noise | Closed | 4 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Noise: air condition/ventilation equipment (NV1 | Noise | Closed | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | WALL | PAINT/PLASTER | Closed | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | FLOOR | FLOORING/STAIRS | Closed | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Loud Music/Party | Noise - Street/Sidewalk | Closed | 4 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | Banging/Pounding | Noise - Residential | Closed | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO | Building/Use | Closed | 27 Mar 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | Plumbing | Signed-off | Installation of new plumbing fixtures in existing commercial space |
| 30 Sep 2025 | General Construction | Signed-off | FILING APPLICATION TO DEMISE EXISTING WHITE BOX, ADD ADDTIONAL CONVENIENCE ENTRY DOOR AT EXISTING STORE FRONT. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANY |
| 12 Sep 2025 | General Construction | Signed-off | Interior partition and finish installation in existing commercial space as per plan. No change in use, occupancy or egress |
| 17 May 2024 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 16 Feb 2023 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | SPRINKLER APPLICATION FILED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION TO ALT APPLICATION #B00742247-I1 |
| 1 Feb 2023 | General Construction | Signed-off | APPLICATION FILED HEREWITH FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION IN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL GENERAL RETAIL SPACE LOCATED ON GROUND FLOOR (UNIT 147), NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY CHANGE |
| 25 Nov 2022 | Plumbing | Signed-off | SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION FILED HEREWITH FOR PLUMBING WORK TYPE IN CONJUNCTION TO ALT JOB #B00609177 |
| 23 Dec 2021 | Sprinklers | Signed-off | MODIFY EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM NO CHANGE OF EGRESS, USE AND OCCUPANCY |
| 10 Jun 2021 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | provide new AC system for retail tenant space on ground floor |
| 10 May 2021 | General Construction | Signed-off | HEREBY FILING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW RAMP FROM GRADE, NEW BATHROOMS, SERVICE SINK, AND WATER FOUNTAIN FOR FUTURE TENANT. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 8 Apr 2021 | Plumbing | Signed-off | HEREBY FILING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW BATHROOMS, SERVICE SINK, AND WATER FOUNTAIN FOR FUTURE TENANT. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY |
| 4 Dec 2020 | Plumbing | Signed-off | PLUMBING MODIFICATION FILED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 2 340759619 |
| 2 Nov 2020 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Oct 2020 | Mechanical Systems | Signed-off | INSTALL NEW HVAC UNIT ON FIRST FLOOR NO CHANGE OF EGRESS, USE AND OCCUPANCY |
| 16 Sep 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 12 Jul 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 11 Jul 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 29 May 2019 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 17 Jan 2019 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 27 Sep 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 22 May 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 2 May 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 13 Mar 2018 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Feb 2018 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Nov 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 31 Oct 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 23 Oct 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 23 Aug 2017 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 23 Aug 2017 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 10 Aug 2017 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Mar 2017 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 8 Mar 2017 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 28 Feb 2017 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 5 Dec 2016 | NB | RE-ISSUED | — |
| 22 Jan 2016 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 22 Jan 2016 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 22 Jan 2016 | DM | ISSUED | — |
| 21 Dec 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 21 Dec 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Nov 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 Nov 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 20 Aug 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 10 Jul 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 9 Jul 2015 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 14 May 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 6 May 2015 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 29 Dec 2014 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 3 Jul 2014 | A3 | ISSUED | — |
| 19 Dec 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
| 3 Sep 2013 | A2 | ISSUED | — |
Showing the 50 most recent of 67. The full set is available in the interactive report.
Recorded documents
Deeds, mortgages and related instruments recorded against the lot. A recorded amount is not necessarily a market price.
| Recorded | Type | Amount | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dec 2025 | RPTT&RET | $556,167,832 | — | — |
| 2 Nov 2022 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Satisfaction of mortgage | — | — | — |
| 11 Feb 2021 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 11 Feb 2021 | AALR | — | — | — |
| 15 Jan 2021 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Agreement | $298,000,000 | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | AL&R | $298,000,000 | — | — |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Agreement | — | — | — |
| 4 Nov 2020 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 13 Aug 2020 | Agreement | $39,300,995 | — | — |
| 13 Aug 2020 | Mortgage | $36,390,830 | — | — |
| 13 Aug 2020 | Mortgage | $2,910,165 | — | — |
| 21 Jul 2020 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $49,663,780 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $17,993,513 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $13,002,707 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Agreement | $273,189,725 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Agreement | $39,300,995 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Agreement | $15,609,280 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | AL&R | $328,100,000 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | SAGE | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | TL&R | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Agreement | $210,285,629 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Agreement | $24,425,149 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $188,918,147 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $21,367,482 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $21,818,575 | — | — |
| 3 Jun 2019 | Mortgage | $2,606,574 | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2019 | AALR | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2019 | AALR | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2019 | AALR | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Assignment | — | — | — |
| 14 Dec 2018 | CERT | — | — | — |
| 13 Dec 2018 | CERT | — | — | — |
| 13 Dec 2018 | SMIS | — | — | — |
| 30 Apr 2018 | RPTT&RET | $13,671,534 | — | — |
Showing the 50 most recent of 102. The full set is available in the interactive report.
About this page
Compiled from New York City public records — data retrieved 1 day ago. Coverage on this parcel: 15 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.