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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- 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 27, 2023
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 - IInformation / order
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 - 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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stories rear
May 20, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at north west chimney on roof
Aug 6, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bulkead to roof
Aug 6, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bathroom 4 sty apt 4r. located at apt 4r
Aug 6, 1997 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bulkhead ceiling 4th sty public hall.
Jul 20, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit bulkhead door to roof.
Jul 20, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4th sty public hall stairs to bulkhead.
Jul 20, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty east apt 4l batesta , section '' ''
Mar 26, 1997 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents dead rat found in rear yard.
Oct 1, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 chain door guard missing 4 sty east apt 4l. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls all stys public hall.
Oct 1, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1 sty west apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 3 sty east apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Oct 1, 1996 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling cellar center.
Oct 1, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering all stys public hall.
Oct 1, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.
Oct 1, 1996
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.