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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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 · 14

  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    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 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 20, 2015

    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 minimum required

    Apr 22, 2011

    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

    Aug 12, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.