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194 Vernon Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01760-0034Map

Owner of record: Sophie Madison Realty LLC

194 Vernon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sophie Madison Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on March 27, 2023.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

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 Mar 27, 2023

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 · 75

  • 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 27, 2023

    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

    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.

    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

    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 16, 2016

    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 100 watts. lights not on.

    Jul 21, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st story

    May 9, 2002 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stories rear

    May 20, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stories public hall

    May 20, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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.

    May 20, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior masonary joints brick work over window northeast front of building at 2 sty

    May 20, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar ceiling at bulkhead 4 sty public hall at stairs

    May 20, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at north west chimney on roof

    Aug 6, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door bulkead to roof

    Aug 6, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all balconies rear of building.

    Aug 6, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door bathroom 4 sty apt 4r. located at apt 4r

    Aug 6, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling center room 4 sty apt 4r located at apt 4r

    Aug 6, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame 1st sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bulkhead ceiling 4th sty public hall.

    Jul 20, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door to roof.

    Jul 20, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective lite glass center room transom 4th sty west apt 4r. located at apt 4r

    Jul 20, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective lite glass rear room transom 4th sty west apt 4r. located at apt 4r

    Jul 20, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4th sty west apt 4r menafee. located at apt 4r

    Jul 20, 1997 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4th sty public hall stairs to bulkhead.

    Jul 20, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling fixture northeast room 4 sty east apt 4l , section '' ''

    Mar 26, 1997 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty east apt 4l batesta , section '' ''

    Mar 26, 1997 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty east apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes rugs flower pot 2nd sty balcony rear.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents dead rat found in rear yard.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clg thru out 1 sty west apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic tiles wall bathroom 1 sty west apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty west apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 chain door guard missing 4 sty east apt 4l. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty east apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall tiles 4 ty apt 4l bathroom. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls all stys public hall.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 1 sty west apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceilings & west walls thru out 4 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle entrance 4 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 4L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty east apt 3l. located at apt 3l

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling cellar center.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing peephole cover entrance door 1 sty west apt 1r. located at apt 1r

    Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering all stys public hall.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys all parts

    Oct 1, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 2-1

    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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,960 ft²
Lot area
3,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1760 / 34
Assessed value
$672,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310562, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 194 Vernon Avenue

Who owns 194 Vernon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sophie Madison Realty LLC.

Does 194 Vernon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 194 Vernon 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 194 Vernon Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 194 Vernon 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.