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340 METROPOLITAN AVENUE is a 10-unit building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, built in 2020.
1 unit is on the market here right now.
City records show 29 DOB permits and 3 violation records on file.
FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
These values cover the whole tax lot and do not value individual co-op shares.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+5.9% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 final assessment roll · Extract 2026-05-15
+3.8% change in DOF market value from the prior year.
DOF values are used for property taxation. Condo and co-op tax valuations can differ substantially from sale prices. This is a tax-purpose estimate; comparable sales remain a separate valuation source. Roll exemptions can include STAR under DOF’s published layout.
Official DOF final assessment roll (ZIP) ↗FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVENUE APT
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $140,875.00.
Read official DOF tax bill ↗How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $57,554.00 times the current tax rate: x 10.8480% Annual property tax: $6,243.48
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 1A
The printed annual tax already deducts $3,059.16 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $338,220.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $3,059.16
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $140,532.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $3,059.16 Annual property tax: $14,421.64
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 2A
The printed annual tax already deducts $4,749.48 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $525,100.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $4,749.48
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $218,183.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $4,749.48 Annual property tax: $22,390.32
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 3A
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $306,675.00.
Read official DOF tax bill ↗How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $114,061.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% Annual property tax: $14,188.08
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 3B
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $306,752.00.
Read official DOF tax bill ↗How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $127,458.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% Annual property tax: $15,854.52
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 4A
The printed annual tax already deducts $2,773.84 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $306,675.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $2,773.84
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $127,426.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $2,773.84 Annual property tax: $13,076.68
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 4B
The printed annual tax already deducts $2,774.56 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $306,752.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $2,774.56
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $127,458.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $2,774.56 Annual property tax: $13,079.96
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 5A
The printed annual tax already deducts $2,773.84 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $306,675.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $2,773.84
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $127,426.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $2,773.84 Annual property tax: $13,076.68
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 5B
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $306,752.00.
Read official DOF tax bill ↗How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $127,458.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% Annual property tax: $15,854.52
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 6A
The printed annual tax already deducts $3,925.56 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $434,005.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $3,925.56
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $180,333.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $3,925.56 Annual property tax: $18,506.08
FY2026–27 · DOF statement 2026-08-15 · 340 METROPOLITAN AVE. APT 6B
The printed annual tax already deducts $3,929.04 in abatements and/or STAR.
The before-abatement amount adds the printed deduction back to the annual tax, holding the assessment and rate unchanged. It does not predict benefit expiration, future taxes or a buyer’s eligibility.
DOF tax-purpose market value on this statement: $434,391.00.
Co-op/Condo Abatement 1 unit $3,929.04
How we calculate your annual taxes: Billable assessed value: $180,493.00 times the current tax rate: x 12.4390% minus abatements and/or STAR: – $3,929.04 Annual property tax: $18,522.48
HOA, common charges and maintenance require documented building or unit evidence. Sales and DOB records do not establish these amounts. A zero property-tax bill does not establish zero PILOT or other ownership charges. Bills may change with tax rates or benefits; monthly figures are annual equivalents.
Look up this tax lot at DOF ↗NY Attorney General offering plans and amendments can document budgets, financial statements, reserves and sponsor obligations. These records cover the development, including properties without active listings.
No exact offering-plan match has been collected here yet. Eligible condo and co-op properties are queued when viewed. Missing filings do not establish zero fees, assessments or debt.
Search the official NYAG offering-plan database ↗Tax-benefit schedules, statement balances, penalties and declared capital work cover the identified tax lot. Condo billing-lot evidence is shown separately from apartment evidence.
| Reported item | Value | Period & scope |
|---|---|---|
ECB reported balance due · 35632998XEvidence{"ecb_violation_number": "35632998X", "issue_date": "20220106", "ecb_violation_status": "RESOLVE", "hearing_status": "IN VIOLATION", "violation_description": "UNLAWFUL CONTD WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF SWO NOTE:ATO MY INSP OF PROPOSED 6STYB UNDER PARTIAL SWO CM3821178 ON11/10/21 SUMMONS35504691P WHICH SAID:\"STOP ALL WORK&USE OF NEEDLE BEAM PLATFORM/STOP ALL USE OF SUPPOR", "penality_imposed": "5000", "amount_paid": "0", "balance_due": "5000"} Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs Open official source ↗ | $5,000.00 | As of 2026-10-09 Source reported · exact tax lot |
ECB penalty imposed · 35632998XEvidence{"ecb_violation_number": "35632998X", "issue_date": "20220106", "ecb_violation_status": "RESOLVE", "hearing_status": "IN VIOLATION", "violation_description": "UNLAWFUL CONTD WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF SWO NOTE:ATO MY INSP OF PROPOSED 6STYB UNDER PARTIAL SWO CM3821178 ON11/10/21 SUMMONS35504691P WHICH SAID:\"STOP ALL WORK&USE OF NEEDLE BEAM PLATFORM/STOP ALL USE OF SUPPOR", "penality_imposed": "5000", "amount_paid": "0", "balance_due": "5000"} Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs Open official source ↗ | $5,000.00 | As of 2026-10-09 Source reported · exact tax lot |
ECB amount paid · 35632998XEvidence{"ecb_violation_number": "35632998X", "issue_date": "20220106", "ecb_violation_status": "RESOLVE", "hearing_status": "IN VIOLATION", "violation_description": "UNLAWFUL CONTD WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF SWO NOTE:ATO MY INSP OF PROPOSED 6STYB UNDER PARTIAL SWO CM3821178 ON11/10/21 SUMMONS35504691P WHICH SAID:\"STOP ALL WORK&USE OF NEEDLE BEAM PLATFORM/STOP ALL USE OF SUPPOR", "penality_imposed": "5000", "amount_paid": "0", "balance_due": "5000"} Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs Open official source ↗ | $0.00 | As of 2026-10-09 Source reported · exact tax lot |
Complete citywide export of source-reported positive ECB balances. Source amounts retain status; imposed, paid and balance totals overlap.
Balances retain the source’s reported status and observation date. An imposed penalty is not an additional amount to add to its balance due.
Source updated 2026-10-09 · collected 2026-10-09.
Open official source ↗| Reported item | Value | Period & scope |
|---|---|---|
Outstanding chargesEvidenceOutstanding charges $0.00 Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs Open official source ↗ | $0.00 | As of 2026-08-15 Source reported · exact tax lot |
| New charges this billing period | $0.00 | As of 2026-08-15 Source reported · exact tax lot |
Statement amount dueEvidenceAmount Due 10/01/26: $0.00 Separate dated balance; do not add to annual costs Due date: 2026-10-01 Open official source ↗ | $0.00 | As of 2026-08-15 Source reported · exact tax lot |
Source updated 2026-08-15 · collected 2026-10-11.
Open official source ↗Enter verified LL97 emissions and the applicable annual limit. LL84 location-based emissions above are a different reported metric and are not automatically used here.
Enter both assumptions to calculate exposure.
Before exemptions, adjustments, offsets or penalty mitigation. This scenario does not establish an issued fine or an apartment charge.
Official DOB penalty guidance ↗| Address | Neighborhood | Price | $/ft² | Sqft | Beds/Baths | vs comp | DOM | Risk | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 METROPOLITAN AVENUE #5B Brooklyn · built 2020 | Williamsburg | $1.80M | - | 0 ft² | 2 bd · 2 ba | - | 107 | clean | 0.1 | Source |
Open a record to read the full agency text.
§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
HPD record 12676134§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
HPD record 12101061§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
HPD record 11499980INSTALLATION OF NEEDLE BEAM AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
99 CONSTRUCTION INC
Issued Oct 20, 2021
DOB filing B00605554-I1-GC#1INSTALL PIPE SCAFFOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB 320911947
WINWAY DEVELOPMENT LLC
Issued Aug 23, 2021
DOB filing B00579291-I1-SF#1INSTALL PIPE SCAFFOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB 320911947
WINWAY DEVELOPMENT LLC
Issued Nov 10, 2021
DOB filing B00579291-I1-SF#2PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 LBS PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, BULK, OR EGRESS
WINWAY DEVELOPMENT LLC
Issued Dec 10, 2020
DOB filing B00437431-I1-SH#1PROPOSED 8'-0 CONSTRUCTION FENCE
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
Issued Jan 28, 2021
DOB filing B00245106-I1-FN#3PROPOSED 8'-0 CONSTRUCTION FENCE
WINWAY DEVELOPMENT LLC
Issued Mar 22, 2021
DOB filing B00245106-I1-FN#5PROPOSED 8'-0 CONSTRUCTION FENCE
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
Issued Oct 21, 2019
DOB filing B00245106-I1-FN#1PROPOSED 8'-0 CONSTRUCTION FENCE
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
Issued Nov 12, 2021
DOB filing B00245106-I1-FN#6PROPOSED 8'-0 CONSTRUCTION FENCE
SMVP MGMT INC
Issued Feb 16, 2021
DOB filing B00245106-I1-FN#4PROPOSED 8'-0 CONSTRUCTION FENCE
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
Issued Apr 6, 2020
DOB filing B00245106-I1-FN#2INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2014 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
WIFI CONSTRUCTION LLC
Issued Aug 12, 2019
DOB filing B00207565-I1-SH#1INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2014 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
WIFI CONSTRUCTION LLC
Issued Mar 5, 2020
DOB filing B00207565-I1-SH#2INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2014 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
WIFI CONSTRUCTION LLC
Issued Apr 15, 2021
DOB filing B00207565-I1-SH#3CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY, 8 FT. PLYWOOD FENCE AROUND PERIMETER OF PROPOSED DEMOLITION SITE.
DCD CONSTRUCTION LLC
Issued Nov 21, 2018
DOB filing B00100698-I1-FN#1INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED .SIDEWALK SHED WILL BE 300 PSF. ALL EQUIPMENT COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
ROCK GROUP NY CORP
Issued Oct 31, 2018
DOB filing B00089978-I1-SH#1APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY, 8 FT., PLYWOOD FENCE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF PROPOSED DEMOLITION SITE.
DCD CONSTRUCTION LLC
Issued Sep 21, 2018
DOB filing B00031498-I1-FN#1INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED. SIDEWALK SHED LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. ALL EQUIPMENT COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
ROCK GROUP NY CORP
Issued Aug 28, 2018
DOB filing B00072568-I1-SH#1INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED. SIDEWALK SHED LIVE LOAD 300 PSF. ALL EQUIPMENT COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2014 CODE NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION.
ROCK GROUP NY CORP
Issued Dec 20, 2018
DOB filing B00072568-I1-SH#2NB
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
DOB filing 3892641NB
SUPERB CONSTRUCTION MGT
DOB filing 3859608NB
PIPESTYLISTS, INC
DOB filing 3858963NB
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
DOB filing 3912613NB
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
DOB filing 3754990NB
SUPERB CONSTRUCTION MGT
DOB filing 3841846NB
PIPESTYLISTS, INC
DOB filing 3742275NB
SUPERB CONSTRUCTION MGT
DOB filing 3832358NB
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
DOB filing 3709446NB
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
DOB filing 3709444EA
STEEL TONE CONSTRUCTION
DOB filing 3709441No records returned.
Recorded consideration. A $0 deed is not a sale price.
Research contract nyc_property_research.v1 · snapshot Oct 24, 2026
This identifier represents an NYC tax lot. Condo and co-op apartment identity must be resolved separately.
NYC Department of City Planning (PLUTO)
Pipeline completed Oct 18, 2026
The current PLUTO pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.
PLUTO describes the tax lot and buildings, not legal ownership of an individual apartment.
StreetEasy, observed by CurbScoop
Pipeline completed Aug 31, 2026
Retired source: collection stopped on 2026-08-31, so these are the last Manhattan and Brooklyn listings observed, not the current market.
Listing observations describe marketed state as of 2026-08-31 at the latest and are not proof of a closing or exhaustive market coverage.
NYC Department of Finance, Office of the City Register (ACRIS)
Pipeline completed Oct 23, 2026
Deed document types associated with this BBL in the current CurbScoop corpus.
Recording can lag a transaction, and a deed with no stated consideration is not evidence of a market sale.
NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data
Pipeline completed Oct 24, 2026
The current DOB permit pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.
A filing or permit does not prove that work was completed or that all work at the property was filed.
NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development via NYC Open Data
Pipeline completed Oct 24, 2026
The current HPD violation pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Status and correction timing come from the published agency record and may change after CurbScoop observes it.
NYC Department of Buildings via NYC Open Data
Pipeline completed Oct 24, 2026
The current DOB violation pipeline is configured for Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Absence from the current corpus is not proof that a building has no regulatory issue.
Counts and dates describe the current CurbScoop corpus. They are not a guarantee of exhaustive agency or listing coverage.
Deed amounts are recorded consideration, not asking prices or a unit valuation. A blank record is not proof that an issue does not exist.