197 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02328-0001Map
Owner of record: Ophted INC.
197 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ophted INC.. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on June 12, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 8
- 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 12, 2025
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.
Jun 6, 2025
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.
Mar 29, 2023
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.
Mar 21, 2023
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.
Mar 8, 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.
Feb 23, 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 23, 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Bc3314 supported scf doesnt meet dob specs as noted:atoi observed@exp4supported scf 40' w/no guardrails,debris netting,not fully planked.maintain scf in codecompliant manner.comply w/code make safe.
Jul 5, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit as noted:atoi observed supported scf@exp4 thats 40'&has no active permit on record for pipe scf not tied into bldg.swo issued.obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.make safe
Jul 5, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Boiler room notice not posted or visible from front door.hmc code 27-2033, maintain boiler; post visible signage
Jan 25, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Property owner acting as outdoor advertising company failure to obtain oac registration number while engaging in the outdoor advertising business. (adult swim). remedy: remove illegal signs/register.
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-4 district. (adult swim). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign prohibited in c1-4 district. (adult swim). remedy: remove illegal sign.
May 29, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign on display structure w/o a permit.(dumb cartoon show)rem:remove illegal sign
Feb 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Oac sign prohibited in nc1-4 district.(dumb cartoon show)rem:remove illegal sign.
Feb 2, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner acting as outdoor advertising co failure to obtain oac registration number while in the outdoor advertising business.(dumb cartoon show)rem:remove illegal signs/register
Feb 2, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect noted: at 3rd flr on south side of above premises a section appx 1' x 2' of the masonry lintel above a window has fallen on to public sidewalk. remedy: provide pro
May 31, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 8,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2328 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,771,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353565, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 197 Bedford Avenue
Who owns 197 Bedford Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ophted INC..
Does 197 Bedford Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 Bedford 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 Bedford Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Bedford Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.