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197 Prospect Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01052-0080Map

Owner of record: 197 Prospect Av LLC

197 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 197 Prospect Av LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
6

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation May 5, 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 · 29

  • 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 5, 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling & west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 3, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of vacuum & household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood baluster at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 3, 2024

    Open — 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 11, 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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of suspended acoustical ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable to being padlocked installed at metal gate at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2020

    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, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2020

    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

    Feb 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2020

    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

    Feb 9, 2020

    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

    Feb 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2020

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 14, 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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 24, 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jun 29, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 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 - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#35409898r as of 12/8/25.., file a certificate o

    Dec 8, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order.failure to obtain permit for summons #35409897p., no permit on file as of 12/8/25.., comply with commissioner's order

    Dec 8, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obtain permit for summons #35409897p., comply with commissioner's order

    May 13, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.upon insp,observed,excessive amt of dust as result of contracting activities in 5units,dustbeing stored&distributed on all fls including occupied unit,which that

    Jun 3, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.ref to dob records swo issued 5/31/22 & 5/28/22 for complaints #3856629 #3856430.however at time of inspection heard construction tools & equipments from apt on

    Jun 3, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit atoi,observed extensive renovation&demo in several apts namely apt2l,2r&bsmt.trenching of concrete fl for plumbing replacement in progress in bsmt theres electrical wiring installations in apt2l

    May 31, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Tenant protection plan required.atoi observed extensive demo&reno@premises&wooden fl&fireproofing was demo&reno@apt2l&2r leaving occupied apt3r w/no fire protections.theres inadequate protection to work in prog

    May 31, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.at time of inspection to apt 2r on 2nd floor a worker opened the door when i knocked and denied me access then shut the door.while door was open i observed extensive renovation of the apt

    May 28, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit.at time of inspection on apt2r on the2nd floor a worker opened the door,denied me access then shut the doorwhile door was opened,i observed new electrical wiring being installed

    May 28, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Tenant protection plan required.at the time of inspection,i observed apt2r undergoing interior gut renovation which includes the removal of fire proofing from ceiling and interior walls.new electrical wiring in

    May 28, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 11, 2003 · Apt 3R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,375 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
1052 / 80
Assessed value
$625,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333201, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 197 Prospect Avenue

Who owns 197 Prospect Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 Prospect Av LLC.

Does 197 Prospect Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Prospect Avenue 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 197 Prospect Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 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.