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197 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01828-0087Map

Owner of record: Jj Jefferson LLC

197 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1888 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jj Jefferson LLC. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 80

  • 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 10, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall

    Oct 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Apr 9, 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.

    Apr 9, 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed live electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all wall throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings all walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective skylight at party wall balcony, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 required , lights not on.

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , , 1st story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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., 1st story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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. , 1st story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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., 1st story

    Apr 27, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Jan 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 3

    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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters (6) at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jul 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent walls & ceilings at all stories at public hall

    Jul 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing balusters (9) at staircase between 2nd & 3rd sty

    Jul 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 26, 2016

    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 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood newel post and handrail at balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color celing in bathroom, basement apt located at apt 1fron, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 9, 2009 · Apt 1FRON

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

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    May 28, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling at public hall, basement

    May 28, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of building materials at public hall, basement

    May 28, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 19, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 24, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:exp1 below 3fl windows stucco chipping.window missing on top fl comply w/code

    Jan 19, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of inspection observed at exp #1 facade bottom of 3rd floors window base stucco is missing at right side satelite dish is loose and hanging down at

    Oct 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain.at time of inspection we were called to an incident due to brick falling.i observed a dislodgement of facade masonry around window of 3rd fl.bldg sirs back & debris has fallen into setback

    Sep 3, 2021

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall: noted: the masonry plasterunder pediment located above 1st floor front entrance door is loose and falling unto front stairs landing of the occupied dwelling. (2)loose

    Mar 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 1FRON

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 1FRON

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2009 · Apt 1FRON

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 15, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Jun 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG.

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Jun 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 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 (C3)
Year built
1888
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1828 / 87
Assessed value
$427,050
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #364926, last renewed Jun 11, 2025.

Questions about 197 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 197 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jj Jefferson LLC.

Does 197 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Jefferson 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 197 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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