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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 80
- 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
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 at public hall
Oct 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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.
Feb 25, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 9, 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.
Apr 9, 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylight at party wall balcony, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 required , lights not on.
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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., 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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., 1st story
Apr 27, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters (6) at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters (9) at staircase between 2nd & 3rd sty
Jul 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood newel post and handrail at balustrade at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 26, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling at public hall, basement
May 28, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.