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185 Meserole Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03045-0034Map

Owner of record: Ben David LLC

185 Meserole Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ben David LLC. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2024. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
128
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
394

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 12, 2024

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 10% of the building's 29 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 · 128

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding 6 inches beyond window sill onto balcony at building north at fire escape, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2022 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective weather resistance hardwood tiles at roof

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded air conditioner at bulkhead to roof at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective push bar at bulkhead door leading to roof at north wall. at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 3rd up from intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1st and 4th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 1st and 3rd up from intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread, 9th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door at north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at south exterior wall stack at fire escape

    Apr 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd and 4th story balcony, at building front stack at fire escape

    Apr 13, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 26, 2022 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling. approx. 1 sq.. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14550734 issued 14-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing saddle in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling. approx. 1 sq.. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..flower pot at 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at west stack, building front

    Feb 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 5 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13925513 issued 04-dec-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement saddle at front entrance door located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling 5 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 25, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 25, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 25, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2017

    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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2017

    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

    Dec 24, 2017

    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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2017

    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

    Dec 24, 2017

    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

    Dec 24, 2017

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 20, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Comply with the stop work order

    Jan 14, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 18, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    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
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  • 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 · 9

  • Class - 2

    No sign on boiler room door & not fire rated, reinstall boiler jacket,relief valve not piped down,fresh air inadequete & vent not fire rated & no boiler room access information sign in hall. correct violating c

    Aug 10, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35517779m issued on 08/26/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Oct 8, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39006496n issued on 08/26/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/commissioner's

    Feb 27, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39006496n issued on 08/26/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. at time of inspection it was observed concre

    Dec 21, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39006496n issued on 08/26/19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Nov 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39006496n issued on 7/26/19 and to file a certificate of cor rection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem: comply with commiss

    Sep 19, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. observed illegally concrete works by 2 workers, cut off area approx (30 l x 5 w) ft, attached to building at expo #1, installed a corrugated sheet metal, and removed 1st floor unit separa

    Jul 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o permit. noted: installed accessory business sign awning & lighting for humboldt dry cleaners. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Jun 17, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-902 failure to maintain building in code complaint manner re: installation of plumbing materials. observation made in apt 15 kitchenlocation gas piping & gas flex are located above & right side of the

    Apr 25, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 18

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
22,500 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3045 / 34
Assessed value
$1,980,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319502, last renewed Jun 30, 2026.

Questions about 185 Meserole Street

Who owns 185 Meserole Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ben David LLC.

Does 185 Meserole Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 Meserole Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 185 Meserole Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 Meserole Street?

It has 29 residential units and 30 units in total.

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