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197 Withers Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02740-0031Map

Owner of record: Nicola Gangone

197 Withers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nicola Gangone. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 50% 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 · 22

  • 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 6, 2026

    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 12, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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.

    Jun 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jun 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jun 6, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 22, 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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective 1 sty east apt 1r

    Dec 9, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to 1 sty east apt 1l located at apt 1l

    Dec 4, 1989 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Dec 4, 1989

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line rear yard.

    Dec 4, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster ceiling cellar rear.

    Dec 4, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance 1 sty east apt 1l. located at apt 1l

    Dec 4, 1989 · Apt 1L

    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 missing.

    Dec 4, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty west apt 1l pico. , section '' ''

    Mar 9, 1988 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 28, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 18, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 18, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 1L

    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 (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2740 / 31
Assessed value
$964,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343395, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 197 Withers Street

Who owns 197 Withers Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nicola Gangone.

Does 197 Withers Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Withers Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 197 Withers Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Withers 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.