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188 Butler Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00411-0010Map

Owner of record: Olive Land LLC

188 Butler Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Olive Land LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
2

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

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 · 25

  • 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

    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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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 9, 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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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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  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard, section ''front''

    Jul 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    May 22, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device at scuttle cover capable of padlocking at public hall, 3rd story

    May 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    May 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4, 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/13/2013

    Jul 13, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 05/30/2012

    May 30, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of sofa 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 27, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 to 3 sty rear.

    Apr 29, 1985

    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.

    Apr 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress cellar.

    Apr 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Apr 29, 1985

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.

    Apr 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall.

    Apr 29, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 18, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    As noted at at time of inspection the 3 story,wood framed building was leaning approx 2" in both the northerly and westerly directions obtain p.e to monitor the building with optical survey and to evaluate the building structure, including framing systems. provide an enginer report to feu no ltr 7/11/14. file and obtain permit n/l then 8/1/14

    May 28, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 24, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with dept. of buildings requirement for permit #321668600 issued 5/25/2018 expired 3/29/2019, permit #321564712 issued 4/10/2018 expired 4/7/2019 and permit # 320890434 issued 6/27/2014 expire

    Nov 8, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit:noted entire gut renovation performed throughout alllevels electric,plumbing & walls removed.rem:(stop all work make site safe)

    Mar 28, 2014 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is 1 window glass at 3rd flr front of building broken. debris at front yard 3rd flr 3 windows in place apt vacant. remedy: make all repairs immediately.

    May 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 18, 2019 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-4/R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
411 / 10
Assessed value
$145,380
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352274, last renewed Nov 29, 2022.

Questions about 188 Butler Street

Who owns 188 Butler Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Olive Land LLC.

Does 188 Butler Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 188 Butler Street 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 188 Butler Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 Butler Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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