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196 Court Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00302-0039Map

Owner of record: 196 Court St LLC

196 Court Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 196 Court St LLC. HPD has recorded 188 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
188
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
313

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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
13
About 93% of the building's 14 apartments
Down from 14 in 2018

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 · 188

  • 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 4, 2026

    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 9, 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 22, 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 free standing radiators at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread,1st from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing chain guard in the entrance located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose shoe on drop ladder at building front stack

    Aug 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulk head to roof , 4th story

    Aug 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulk head to roof , 4th story

    Aug 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulk head to roof , 4th story

    Aug 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also missing chain guard in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a door sweep in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamelglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal base cabinet under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit cabinet door under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the stream riser in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2010 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    May 20, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2009 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 168 d.f. kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 2, 4th story, apartment at north

    Jan 30, 2009 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 17, 2008 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 6, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 17, 2008 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective supply valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective supply valve at radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 26

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 4, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 6, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 22, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 9, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 4, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 6, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 6, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 6, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device#3p4080

    Nov 16, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 30, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 30, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Nov 30, 1988

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Need to close off between boiler room & next room in back,fire proof above oil tank correct violation g& send certificate of correction

    Jul 18, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building and/or appurtenances.noted:1-1st floor.lower window frame of blue marble store severely rotte with peeling paint; 2-front of building @floors 2-4 fire escape shows excessive signs o

    Mar 28, 2013 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Noted: failure to comply w/dept of order to obtain permit as per ecb nov #34427363n issued 3-1-04. appl. type ii #301678432 disapproved 1/12/04.remedy:comply w/commissioner's order

    Jun 3, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit.note.full partition walls illegally erected at various locations on first floor south side creating rooms.remedy:stop a ll work.make site safe.obtain a permit and call dob at 718-802-3685

    Mar 11, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/out permit.work noted 1st floor store (tasti delite) erected interior wall partition creating walls and a new bathroom renovtion of entire store.stop all work. remedy:obtain a permit:stop all work

    Mar 1, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg crack broken and eroded brick and b-rownstone facade at uppermost top.bldg thru-out entire length of para-pet.portion of facade fell to sidewalk remedy:provide immediate overhe

    May 30, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2020 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 6, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2016 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 18, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 2

    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
1898
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
8,736 ft²
Lot area
4,193 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
302 / 39
Assessed value
$794,250
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #314840, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.

Questions about 196 Court Street

Who owns 196 Court Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 196 Court St LLC.

Does 196 Court Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 188 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 Court Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 196 Court Street built?

City records list 1898 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 Court Street?

It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.

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