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197 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01144-0068Map

Owner of record: 197 St. Marks Avenue LLC

197 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 197 St. Marks Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 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
1
About 17% of the building's 6 apartments

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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • B

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash 2nd from east at south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counter balance at 2nd window from east in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all stories all balconies

    Aug 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges that prevent vestibule door from being self-closing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective first and second window from south at west, lowwer sash, counter balance in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15408513 issued 02-oct-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, approx 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story

    Jun 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

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

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2022

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 21, 2022

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 9 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 9 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15079929 issued 02-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 12 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding allowable temp of 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Refit shower door in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective interior wood door frame at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective formica laminate at sink countertop in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling . approx 35 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant

DOB building violations · 3

  • 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

    May 17, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    B354,50a. 50a- remove all storage from boiler room.

    Oct 26, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 3F

    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
1929
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,840 ft²
Lot area
3,275 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1144 / 68
Assessed value
$978,300
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Heights Historic District

HPD registration #314412, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 197 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 197 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 St. Marks Avenue LLC.

Does 197 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 St Marks Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 197 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 St Marks 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.