197 Brook Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02264-0014Map
Owner of record: Brook & Brown Housing Development Fund C Orporation
197 Brook Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1909 in Bronx, 10454. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Brook & Brown Housing Development Fund C Orporation. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 125
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cabinet door at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 19, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 17, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose base board radiator cover at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 12986849 issued 28-mar-19 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at north, the 1st bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the 4th bathroom from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 1 sq.ft., at ceramic tile at south wall in the 4th bathroom from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1a, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1a
Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit at entrance door located at bsmt-apt 1a, bsmt-apt at east
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed tub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1a, bsmt-apt at east
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood base cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1a, bsmt-apt at east
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1a, bsmt-apt at east
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 7, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 4, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Nov 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p5311
Feb 7, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 12, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
67x10.68m7.81m7.67x10 repair communication in car telephone
Sep 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
16h11.17h11.53b14.41m7.98bb5.64m7.100l10 16h11 replace hoistway rollers 4.5.6.fls 17h11 replace hoistway door gibs 1.4.5.6. fls 53b14 shorten governor rope 41m7 provide machine rm sign 98bb5 perform and file 5y
Apr 20, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,225,46#,74#,. 46- cable slipping in traction groove 74 provide catainance lable on main switch controlled
Jul 2, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 3, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 3, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 14,939 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2264 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,080,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #205284, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 197 Brook Avenue
Who owns 197 Brook Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brook & Brown Housing Development Fund C Orporation.
Does 197 Brook Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 Brook Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 197 Brook Avenue built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Brook Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.