197 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01839-0062Map
Owner of record: 197 Halsey St LLC
197 Halsey Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 197 Halsey St LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 18
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 · 14
- 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.
Nov 24, 2017
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 9, 2016
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 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 20, 2015
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 minimum required
Apr 22, 2011
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
Aug 12, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding at west wall and ceiling at 1st story public hall
Jul 14, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and ceiling at 1st story public hall
Jul 14, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the use of the premises for single room occupancy .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Discontinue the use of the premises for single room occupancy .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the use of the premises for single room occupancy .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all concrete treads and risers at stoop street level to 1st sty front entrance to building at front areaway
Jun 14, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 11 02 77.
Feb 10, 1983
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. note: front masonry stairs crack, missing section & basement brick wall missing mortar joints at various locations. remedy: maintain bldg forthwith.
May 20, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted: concrete wall and steps cracked leaning out of (plumb) remedy: repair steps
Sep 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defects is concrete wall and steps cracked broken and block wall leaning out of plumb hatch door to cellar plywood cover rotten causing hatch to be open to the natural
Mar 5, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is. front masonry step is crack at variouslocations approx. 1/2" wide and large pieces of cement is missing at various locations creating trip hazard. remedy: maintain building
Sep 17, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:1)frame extension constructed at rear approx. 20 feet long,14 feet wide and 8 feet high.2)boiler room is being constructed at cellar north east section.remedy:obtain a permit
Apr 6, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:fire rated ceiling missing over boiler.entire boiler not enclosed as per rules. remedy:replace missing ceiling at cellar over boiler,enclosed boiler as per rules and obtain a perm
Apr 6, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Fire-escape
Jul 14, 2006 · Apt ALL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 31, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 31, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt ANON
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Windows
Aug 3, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 23, 2004 · Apt ROOF
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1839 / 62
- Assessed value
- $132,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331182, last renewed Aug 12, 2025.
Questions about 197 Halsey Street
Who owns 197 Halsey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 Halsey St LLC.
Does 197 Halsey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 Halsey 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 Halsey Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Halsey 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.