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188 Marcy Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02141-0019Map

Owner of record: Williamsburg Housing Preservation LP

188 Marcy Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1963 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 348 residential units across 21 floors. The owner of record is Williamsburg Housing Preservation LP. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on August 4, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
80
DOB violations
51
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
145

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 4, 2026

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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 80

  • BHazardous

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assemblies at fire door leading to public hall stair case ''a'' at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to public hall stair case ''a'' at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • BHazardous

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 6H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • BHazardous

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south original violation 18083867 issued 11-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt A2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • CImmediately hazardous

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • ANon-hazardous

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
See all 80 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 51

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2023

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to unsafe conditions at all exposures as per fisp filing # unsafe 909570-9c-001 remedy: immediately provide adequate safety measures at all facade exposures as per protection plan recommended by the qewi

    Feb 29, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
See all 51 DOB violations (10 shown here)

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 1

    Failure to take/provide required action to secure public safety at a designated unsafe building facade as per technical report(unsafe-909570-9c-001). note: at the time of inspection observed no any safety measu

    Feb 29, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9c report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#909573.rem:file acceptable report.

    Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed the approved plans under alt 2 application # 340702724 does not have a detail section plus a descriptive material information section for the framing & sheet rocking work done in the hallways from the

    Nov 3, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sidewalk shed parapet panel.note:at time of inspection on an alt 2 forbuilding renovation i observed no ongoing construction work.also observed heavy duty sidewalk shed at exposure # 1 has been erected no infor

    Apr 10, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: exposure #1 south elevation: i observed damaged mortar joints on 14th floor spandrel right of main entrance; spalling roof deck slab; exposu

    Apr 9, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls and appurtenances. note: exp1 south elevation i observed spalled bricks on 2nd and 12 floors eroding bricks on 12 floor, cracked mortar joins on 13 flr. damaged sealanet

    Feb 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    19n7,10h11. 19m7-provide missing eccentric on the 8th floor.

    Jun 2, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to secure public safety-unsafe facade.noted:the qewi submitted a fisp3:notification of unsafe conditions document to the department prior to this inspection and safety measures

    Dec 5, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to secure public safety-unsafe facade.noted:the qewi submitted a fisp3:notification of unsafe conditions document to the department prior to this inspection and safety measures

    Dec 5, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take required measures to secure public safety-unsafe facade.noted:the qewi submitted a fisp3:notification of unsafe conditions document to the department prior to this inspection and safety measures

    Dec 5, 2015

    Resolve
See all 21 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 7A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 13D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 10D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt APT14A

    Close
See all 145 HPD complaints (10 shown here)

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D9)
Year built
1963
Floors
21
Residential units
348
Building area
328,315 ft²
Lot area
132,845 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2141 / 19
Assessed value
$14,278,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389450, last renewed Sep 23, 2026.

Questions about 188 Marcy Avenue

Who owns 188 Marcy Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williamsburg Housing Preservation LP.

Does 188 Marcy Avenue have violations?

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

Is 188 Marcy 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 188 Marcy Avenue built?

City records list 1963 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 188 Marcy Avenue?

It has 348 residential units.

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