196 Columbia Heights
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00208-0314Map
Owner of record: 196 Columbia Heights LLC
196 Columbia Heights is a walk-up apartment building built in 1853 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 196 Columbia Heights LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2024. 2 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 7
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal access panel cover at south wall at public hall
Sep 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall
Sep 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 28, 2008
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 28, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Plumbing work without permit. work noted:new gas line ran from meter to apt.2 on 2nd floor. water and waste lines ran to kitchen and bathrooms. newly renovated gas line ran from cellar to 2nd fl. illegal gas
May 17, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 30, 2003 · Apt .
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1853
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,492 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 208 / 314
- Assessed value
- $1,515,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #346393, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 196 Columbia Heights
Who owns 196 Columbia Heights?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 196 Columbia Heights LLC.
Does 196 Columbia Heights have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 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 196 Columbia Heights built?
City records list 1853 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Columbia Heights?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.