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189 Atlantic Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00276-0007Map

Owner of record: Rac Realty LLC

189 Atlantic Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rac Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 14, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th story balcony at building front

    May 14, 2026

    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.

    May 1, 2026

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 [ unaccessible ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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 8, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet toilet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window top sash at fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective eleltrical outlet south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet southwall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 25, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Mar 4, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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.

    Nov 3, 2016

    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, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.

    Sep 14, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.

    Sep 14, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 3 sty southeast apt 3c center room sabah 852 1332.

    Oct 17, 1988

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles 5 sty pub hall.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls thru out 3 sty northwest apt 3b.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys bldg front.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 3 sty northeast apt 3c kitchen.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure shoe to drop ladder front.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window at stair bulkhead sealed with metal.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall tile 1 sty pub hall.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator with locking device intact 4 sty public hall.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose mailboxes 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit entrance door to 3 sty northwest apt 3b.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wires roof thru out.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna wire 2 & 3 sty bldg front.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wire 1 sty to store bldg front.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty northwest apt 4b.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line east & west roof thru out.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of peeling paint 2 sty east & west & 4 sty east bldg front.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty northwest apt 3b.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty northeast apt 3c.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty north apt 2b sahadi.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles 2 sty north apt 2b bathroom.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle boxes & tables all stys pub hall.

    Apr 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting rear & west court yard.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 4 sty north apt 4b ali.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electrical switch box wall entrance boiler room cellar rear.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north room ceiling 4 sty north apt 4b.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective oven door gas range 2 sty north apt 2b kitchen.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty north apt 5b.

    Oct 29, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 9, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 9, 2013

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 25, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway. premises under p.c. alt ii 320443490 w/related application p.c. alt ii 320424368 applications filed create additional rooms @ cellar level & additional footage @ 1s

    Apr 30, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed doesn't conform to bldg code specifications. noted: for bldgs less than 100' high shed shall extend 5' pass bldg - shed extendonly 1' from both sides. remedy: comply w/bldg code specifications.

    Oct 19, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alt 540/85. remedy: obtain valid cofo.

    Sep 18, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid, c of o certificate of occupancy under #540-85. remedy: obtain a valid c of o

    Mar 8, 1993 · Penalty $875

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required under alteration off#540/85. remedy: obtain a certificate of occupancy as required or discontinue the unlawful use.

    Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building#540/85 occupied at the first floor and cellar with- out obtaining a valid c of o. remedy:obtiain a valid c of o or discontinue the illegal occupancy.

    Sep 25, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 28, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1899
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
14,696 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
276 / 7
Assessed value
$1,355,850
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #342247, last renewed Apr 29, 2026.

Questions about 189 Atlantic Avenue

Who owns 189 Atlantic Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rac Realty LLC.

Does 189 Atlantic Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 189 Atlantic Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 189 Atlantic Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 189 Atlantic 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.