897 St Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01248-0049Map
Owner of record: 897 St Johns Pl LLC
897 St Johns Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 897 St Johns Pl LLC. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on December 19, 2023. 15 of the 39 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 49
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 39
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south and east walls in the kitchenette located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface, caulking and grouts joints of visible mold at west,north and east walls around bathtub in the bathroom from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door at room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing soffit at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approxmatelly 2 square feet at grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eyelet installed from west wall to building front entrance door, , 1st story
Jun 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on floor at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approxmatelly 2 square feet at grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16041880 issued 16-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14569749 issued 22-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2L
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 2L
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free-standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement step, 2nd from bottom, at the south yard
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a lockable slidebolt on the bulkhead door to the roof at public hall stairs
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st base cabinet from east at south wall, north wall, 1st wall cabinet from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2006 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also guard chain entrance door missing 1 sty east apt 1r. , section '' ''
May 16, 1989 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 16, 1989 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard missing 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 16, 1989 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty public hall stair enclosure to cellar.
Apr 14, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 - 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 · 1
- Class - 2
28-116.1,miscellanueous violation-right of entry.according to nyc bldgcode it shall be the duty of permit holder/owner to keep the work accessible for insp purpose.noted:there is a valid permit #340159508 issue
Sep 16, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 30, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Dec 22, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Radiator
Mar 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 11, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt ANON
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1904
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,045 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1248 / 49
- Assessed value
- $698,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
HPD registration #366198, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 897 St Johns Place
Who owns 897 St Johns Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 897 St Johns Pl LLC.
Does 897 St Johns Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 897 St Johns Place 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 897 St Johns Place built?
City records list 1904 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 897 St Johns Place?
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.