199 Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01052-0079Map
Owner of record: Chopra, Samir
199 Prospect Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chopra, Samir. HPD has recorded 208 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 208
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 203
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 208
- ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall. at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at west wall. at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at caulking and grouts joints of the south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17052629 issued 17-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 square feet at caulking and grouts joints of the south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective [latlatch set assembly] in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalances of the lower sash fire escape window 1st from west at north , in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood subfloor, in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jambs ,sill and apron of the 2nd window from east at south, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall , in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective [latclatch set assembly] at the apartment door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at north wall, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood casing 1st from east at south , in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser 2nd from south at west, in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser 1st from south at west in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of chair, handtuck, wood planks free standing on the floor, at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective [ hinges springs] at vestibule door , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 17, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective [ hinges ] at the vestibule door , at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 9 square feet at caulking, grouts joints of the south and west walls,around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17029460 issued 07-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square feet at the ceiling , in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17029456 issued 07-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 7, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 9 square feet at caulking, grouts joints of the south and west walls,around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plywood subfloor base , in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and eadt walls, in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square feet at the ceiling , in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective [latch set assembly] in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.work noted:@ 3rd fl extended apt into public hallwayby erecting ful-heigt exterior wall & also relocating apt entry door egress from the adjacent apt entry door is now inadequate as a result.
Dec 18, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: gut renovation being done on 1st flr, all plumbing fixtures removed also new electrical wires installed. from basement to 1st flr new meters and electrical panels boxes all
Nov 8, 2012
Resolve - Unknown
36 boiler not registered
Jul 26, 1990 · Penalty $85
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 22, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 9, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,375 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 1052 / 79
- Assessed value
- $625,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338933, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 199 Prospect Avenue
Who owns 199 Prospect Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chopra, Samir.
Does 199 Prospect Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 208 housing violations at this property.
Is 199 Prospect Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 199 Prospect Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 199 Prospect Avenue?
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.