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198 Columbia Heights

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00208-0313Map

Owner of record: 198 Columbia Associates LLC

198 Columbia Heights is a walk-up apartment building built in 1856 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 198 Columbia Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on July 5, 2023. 3 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 5, 2023

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 · 18

  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at boiler room

    Nov 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall

    Nov 29, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections to bathtub, water closet and wash basin at cellar rear

    Nov 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor pierced with stairs erected leading to cellar in the foyer located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Nov 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar thru out.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor cellar center.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar front.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balusters all stys public halls.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Feb 3, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective and or painted sprinkler heads 1 to 2 sty public hall stairs.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlocks rear door rear yard 2 sty public hall stairs basement apt.

    Feb 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing basement apt b1. located at apt b1

    Feb 3, 1987 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 4. located at apt 4

    Feb 3, 1987 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or department of buildings records.illegal floor placed with stairs erected building to the cellar creating a duplex apartment at 1 story cellar and basement.bathr

    Nov 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,36.50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney.50b-holes in boiler room ceiling.

    Sep 8, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances-hazardous. cellar: dryer vent laying horizontllly on floor, travelling approximately 10'-15'linear foot and then elevates and penetrates outside building(front)

    May 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. basement: there are (2) gas boilers not on record. weil-mcclain boiler (egh-115 service #4 @500000btuh.) and a.o. smith copper coiler boiler to heat domestic water. hot water is stored in

    May 18, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building wall defect noted: front facade crack in stucco a various location in wall. remedy: maintain exterior building wall make site safe immediately.

    Feb 10, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 21, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1856
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
7,625 ft²
Lot area
2,492 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
208 / 313
Assessed value
$1,615,500
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #346394, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 198 Columbia Heights

Who owns 198 Columbia Heights?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 198 Columbia Associates LLC.

Does 198 Columbia Heights have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 Columbia Heights 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 198 Columbia Heights built?

City records list 1856 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 Columbia Heights?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.