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198 Court Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00302-0040Map

Owner of record: 198 Court LLC

198 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 198 Court LLC. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 9 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
79
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
64

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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
9
About 64% of the building's 14 apartments
Down from 10 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 · 79

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16951703 issued 07-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

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

    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 from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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 from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at door in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at the 1st window from south at west in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd radiator from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset and its assemblies at door in the entrance located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16951698 issued 07-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16951699 issued 07-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq ft at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16951701 issued 07-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 12

    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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Feb 22, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a lockable slide bolt installed on door to roof bulk head , 4th story

    Oct 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of auxilary cables obstructing egress to gooseneck ladder from roof

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2018

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and lock assembly to building entrance door to street , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door to street , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2012

    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, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 19, 2010 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 18

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Remedy:erect approx 20' of u shaped tight board construction fence as follows. exp.1 (court street) 10'and to return to building approx 5' on both sides to make area safe to publicand pedestrians directly in front of octavia coffee shop

    Sep 28, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Engineers report requested due to sidewalk vault has collapsed.

    Sep 26, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 22, 2008

    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 30, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    May 3, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 3, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed sidewalk vault at exp# 1 in front of "octavia" coffee shop has collapsed with section of concrete slab, wooden support for metal angle irons has rotted. vacate octavia coffee shop

    Sep 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39021162z issued on 04/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. no

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39021162z issued on 04/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances at

    Sep 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At front of building, above 4th floor windows, section of brownstone header approximately 6' in length and 1' in height has dislodged and fallen., maintain exterior building wall; provide lic. engineer report f

    Apr 15, 2020 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate safety measures,operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner. i observed knuckle boom nys lic #21810-mc delivering sheet rock on the 4th floor at 198 court street,brooklyn from the centre lane

    Sep 10, 2013 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg crack broken and eroded brick and brown stone parapet at center.remedy:provide immediate overhead cover-ing for sidewalk.obtain all permits and approvals.provide structure st

    May 30, 1995 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    (hazardous)failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect is:brickwork at 4th story facade has collapsed into public sidewalk(section approx.3ftby3ft)remedy:provide sidewalk shed immediately-obtain any necessary

    May 29, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 25, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    May 12, 2013 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 7, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 13, 2009 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2009 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2008 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 31, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2007 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 3, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 5

    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 / 40
Assessed value
$833,850
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #314839, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.

Questions about 198 Court Street

Who owns 198 Court Street?

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

Does 198 Court Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 Court Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 9 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 64% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 198 Court Street built?

City records list 1898 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 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.