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197 Bainbridge Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01681-0059Map

Owner of record: Drakes, Donna

197 Bainbridge Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Drakes, Donna. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on May 15, 2025. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 15, 2025

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 · 7

  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at basement

    May 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water/closet wash basin and bathtub at basement

    May 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    May 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Jul 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs 1st sty

    Jul 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose treads 7th ,8th and 9 th up at 1st sty public hall stairs

    Jul 27, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Apr 26, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 26, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 20, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 8, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 8, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 8, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at basement rooms used for living. gas range and sink present.

    May 15, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35270694l issued on 06/27/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01for failure to maintain.rem:comply w/comm's order and/or file cofc.

    Sep 16, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35270694l issued on 06/27/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissio

    Aug 3, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.bldg dept records indicates premises is a (2) family dwelling (bsmt,1st fl thru 2nd fl).illegal occupancy noted,observed bsmt & 2nd fl now o

    Jun 27, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted 1.air conditioning compressors on the roof of rear 2 story bldg is not properly secured & slightly leaning.2.@ exposure 1 of front lot 2 story bldg window

    Jun 27, 2017 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out a permit.work noted:@rear of bldg erected apprx 8'-0" high wooden deck w/railing & wooden stairway.rem:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jun 27, 2017 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: renovation work in progress at basement and 1st floor levels as follows. (1) new sheet rock walls at ceiling and walls along with new electric breaker panel, outlets, and

    Sep 12, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is:wooden cornice has come loose and has fallen to ground from 3 story building located inrear yard.remedy:make safe immediately,make all neccessary repairs for

    Jul 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.illegal work noted.in rear yard there is a 3 story building,where floor beams and roof have been removed and replaced with wood beams and plywood.remedy:stop all work(except to make safe)o

    Jul 17, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 2, 2025 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 22, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Apr 25, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,692 ft²
Lot area
2,800 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1681 / 59
Assessed value
$94,620
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

Questions about 197 Bainbridge Street

Who owns 197 Bainbridge Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Drakes, Donna.

Does 197 Bainbridge Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Bainbridge Street 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 Bainbridge Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Bainbridge Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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