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196 Heyward Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02225-0034Map

Owner of record: Translee LLC

196 Heyward Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 2 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Translee LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 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. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 69

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of iron gate with outward swing on to 2nd story balcony obstructing egress at south fire escape

    Aug 3, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of excessive vegetation on all story balconies at south fire escape

    Aug 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of large metal storage shed at building front obstructing safe landing of drop ladder from east east fire escape

    Jun 23, 2022

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door 1st story

    Jun 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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; missing one way screws located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, south and north wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2022

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north, west, and east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    May 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of metal gate installed on 4th story balcony, at building front stack

    May 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front fire escape

    May 2, 2022

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 2, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door leading to roof

    Mar 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to boiler room at cellar

    Mar 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at entire cellar

    Mar 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling with door opening, subdividing the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 4

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective exterior glass pane at lower window sash, 2nd from east in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of excessive vegetation obstructing egress at 2nd story balcony at east fire escape

    Mar 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit roof bulkhead door

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2021

    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

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 and phone #

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items in the public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2021

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive overgrown vegitation obstructing egress at 2nd story balcony, south fire escape

    Oct 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on east wall (approx. 4 sqft) located in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling subdividing 4th room from east at north. located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 4

    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
  • 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

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the , at cellar

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 3B

    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 minimum required

    Nov 24, 2007

    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 minimum required

    Nov 12, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Construction other optional

    Ftc-vio#061626ceu30106pw(#3a22453)ordered translee llc to have eor review non-conformance of concrete testing procedure & to submit s/s acceptance statement w/ alt testing results by 9/12/25.as of 6/15/26, translee llc.has not complied with commissioner's order.remedy:comply w/ commissioner's order & code

    Jun 16, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to perform standard-curing specimens: during lab inspection @ hrf on 7/1/2025, dob observed dry cylinders stored improperly, not meeting final curing requirements. remedy: comply with codes and astm submit eor-approved alternate results by 09/12/2025

    Jul 21, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 2020 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Oct 25, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed at exp# 1/2 -horizontal bracing from post to post installed at 7 feet high(shall be 8'),bended bracing,posts/iedowns bolts not protected,broken para

    Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1/2 with no sidewalk shed parapet job information panel provided as required(only sidewalk shed installer sign provided)

    Jul 1, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed construction fence non-compliant, there are nails and screw exposed which can hurt pedestrians also fence have grafitti and posters; 3307.7.7, comply with code; comply with dob code remove all pos

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Atoi at location 196 lee ave aka 137 heyward street, observed unpermitted occupancy of roadway with many yodock barriers on street , no dot permit issued; 3307.2.6, comply with code; provide dot permit for occu

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed none conform scaffolding with approved documents/plans scaffolding coverd with tarp ,approved plans detail list to be covered with only mesh,, conform work to approved construction documents/amend

    May 26, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection, observed full gut renovation being done to the unoccupied apartments on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors(approximately 95% completed). however, no permit on file with th

    Dec 1, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 194

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
5
Residential units
2
Building area
14,038 ft²
Lot area
3,058 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2225 / 34
Assessed value
$700,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324138, last renewed Dec 3, 2024.

Questions about 196 Heyward Street

Who owns 196 Heyward Street?

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

Does 196 Heyward Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 Heyward 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 196 Heyward Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 Heyward Street?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

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