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197 Java Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02541-0042Map

Owner of record: Makowski, Helen

197 Java Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Makowski, Helen. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021. 11 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 67% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • 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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 6 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash of window in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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 drop ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panel at west wall behind stove in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at all walls and ceilings at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    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

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 6 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13044673 issued 30-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 30, 2019 · Apt 3L

    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 18, 2018

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at metal medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2013 · Apt 3L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2541 / 42
Assessed value
$1,084,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #327009, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.

Questions about 197 Java Street

Who owns 197 Java Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Makowski, Helen.

Does 197 Java Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Java Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 197 Java Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Java Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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