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189 St Marks Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01144-0072Map

Owner of record: Abner Merisier

189 St Marks Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Abner Merisier. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
132
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
123

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
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 · 132

  • 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

    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, 2025

    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 11, 2025

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Dec 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1L

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at cellar

    Oct 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric range at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at cellar

    Oct 22, 2019

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

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections sink, water closet, wash basin and bathtub at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at cellar

    Oct 22, 2019

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

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to roof at public hall stair bulkhead

    Oct 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 11, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 4th story balcony, north stack at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the overgrown vegetation at building rear yard

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at all stories at public hall

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wire glass insert at skylight at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder in downward positon at north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint north fire escape at building rear, all stories

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of vegetation at 2nd story balcony, north stack at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 3rd story balcony, north stack at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing stringer at 1st story balcony stairs, north fire escape building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 1st and 2nd rungs from bottom up at 1st story balcony stairs, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 'bent' top front railing at 2nd story balcony, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 'bent' bottom front railing at 2nd story balcony, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 'bent' bottom front railing at 3rd story balcony, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 'bent' top front railing at 3rd story balcony, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 'bent' slats at 1st story balcony, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose 1st story balcony stairs to 2nd story balcony, north fire escape at building rear

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide fire watch for entire building

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the building rear yard

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at east wall at all stories at public hall

    Aug 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing third, fourth, and sixth tread up from 3 story fire escape landing at fire escape

    Aug 26, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing treads at 3rd story due to tree falling into it during recent rain storm.

    Aug 26, 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 5, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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
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  • 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
  • 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 · 7

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35452469m issued10/29/19&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit@cellar level comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.

    Jun 7, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35452469m issued on 10/29/19 and to file a certification pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.remedy:comply w

    Apr 20, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more thanthe legally approved number of families dob records indicated this cellar is for storage only observed at tiem of inspection at front of cel

    Oct 29, 2019 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.observed at time of inspection at cellar level constructed full ht partitions creating rooms with doors with locks.also observed a 2 piece bathroom with toilet and shower and a kitchen wit

    Oct 29, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintain or occupied as a dwlling for mor than thelegally approved number of families dob reocrds indicated this cellar is for storage only observed at time of inspection at the center of t

    Oct 29, 2019 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of buildingsrecords.partitions erected creating an illegal class "a" apartment at cellar.unlawfull electric range and kitchen sink present.also fall bat

    Oct 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    24b,32a,38,40,b4a,16,34b,39,48a,50a,b,c.50a-backflow not piped down.50b-no check valves.50c-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling.

    Jul 18, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 2, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 6, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 6, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 22, 2011 · Apt 4R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1901
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,088 ft²
Lot area
3,504 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1144 / 72
Assessed value
$1,619,550
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Heights Historic District

HPD registration #316387, last renewed Jun 11, 2024.

Questions about 189 St Marks Avenue

Who owns 189 St Marks Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abner Merisier.

Does 189 St Marks Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.

Is 189 St Marks 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 189 St Marks Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 189 St Marks Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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