204 Java Street, Brooklyn

An 1899 Greenpoint two-family townhouse where block-level street and venting activity outpace the building's own thin file.

A two-family Greenpoint townhouse built in 1899 where the house stays out of municipal filings while the surrounding blocks carry active commercial and street friction. For a small building like this, underwriting comes down to shared building systems and block exposure. Three things to know:

A small two-unit footprint shifts focus to direct upkeep rather than building code history. With just two residential units, small properties rarely generate multi-family filing volume. Management is entirely hands-on, making owner responsiveness and direct mechanical maintenance the primary operational variables.

Food establishment calls in the area point to potential odor and exhaust friction. 11 food establishment complaints were logged within three blocks over the last year, alongside 47 dirty condition calls. Kitchen venting and food handling issues nearby can bleed odor into neighboring living spaces and rear yards.

Curb congestion and driveway access dominate the surrounding streetscape. 731 illegal parking calls were logged within three blocks over the last year—mostly 370 blocked sidewalk issues and 171 permit violations—along with 70 blocked driveway complaints. Curb space turnover and driveway access are persistent local headaches.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• 60 residential noise calls within three blocks in the last year, mostly loud parties.
• 40 rodent complaints recorded across the surrounding three blocks over the past year.
• 41 construction and plumbing filings logged within three blocks over the trailing 12 months.

204 Java Street is a two-family home in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3025510027). This building is associated with Steen, Jodie. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1899, this two-family home sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

The building last changed hands on August 16, 2021, according to recorded deeds.

Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.

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