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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1a

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit at entrance door located at bsmt-apt 1a, bsmt-apt at east

    Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

    2p5311

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.