196 Russell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02655-0064Map
Owner of record: Dishman, John David
196 Russell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dishman, John David. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 2 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 30
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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.
Nov 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 24, 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 1, 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 1, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Nov 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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, light fixture present
Feb 10, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 14, 2015
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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 fixtures present 200 watts required
Jun 9, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead.
Dec 13, 1982
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 story apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, cellar front.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in 2nd room from rear 1st sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash center window front room 1st sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash north window front room 1st sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clg of private hall at entrance to bathroom 1 sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator 1 sty pub hall.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls of 2nd & 3rd room from rear 1st sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls throughout 1 story apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings throughout 1st sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall of 2 room from rear 1 sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty apt.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing plasterboard ceiling cellar rear.
Dec 13, 1982
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,766 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,425 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2655 / 64
- Assessed value
- $146,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #310497, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 196 Russell Street
Who owns 196 Russell Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dishman, John David.
Does 196 Russell Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Russell 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 Russell Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Russell Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.