197 Meserole Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03045-0028Map
Owner of record: 197 Meserole LLC
197 Meserole Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 197 Meserole LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 1 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 6
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 · 40
- 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 18, 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 10, 2025
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 25, 2024
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 17, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder down on ground at north fire escape, building rear
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door (leading to building rear) at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of the door (leading to public hall) sealed in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 3rd story balcony north stack, building rear
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of device (sliding bolt with pad lockable eye) installed at door (leading to rear yard) at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Nov 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 17, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Nov 17, 2019
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 30, 2019
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 27, 2017
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 10, 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.
Nov 29, 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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Oct 3, 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 23, 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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
May 10, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 2 sty west apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 11, 1991 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2 sty west apt 2l. , section '' ''
Sep 11, 1991 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar rear.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires clg fixture vestibule 1 sty.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty west apt thru out.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of screw jacks installed cellar thru out.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ventilation obstructed boiler room cellar.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance boiler room cellar.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly fire-retard, in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department, the ceiling front cellar.
Sep 11, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 extention erected & attached rear bldg 1 sty apt.
Sep 11, 1991
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Atoi i gained access to subject location (1st floor commercial space) were i observed all fire stop throughout celling and adjoining wall to hallway producing a very hazardous environment., provide/maintain fir
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3045 / 28
- Assessed value
- $715,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365166, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 197 Meserole Street
Who owns 197 Meserole Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 Meserole LLC.
Does 197 Meserole Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 Meserole 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 197 Meserole Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Meserole Street?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.