198 Meserole Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03054-0010Map
Owner of record: Rodriguez, Edwin
198 Meserole Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rodriguez, Edwin. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. 19 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 25
- 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.
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 13, 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)***
Jun 26, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 required
Dec 26, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty south apt 1l. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1986 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard missing 1 sty south apt 1l. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1986 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1 sty south apt 1l west room. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1986 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty south apt 1l. , section '' ''
Aug 29, 1986 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing.
Jul 20, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage boxes & inflamable material cellar thru out.
Jul 20, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar rear.
Jul 20, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing baluster 2 to 3 sty pub hall stairs.
Jul 20, 1979
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar rear.
Jul 20, 1979
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 24, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit (s) in rear yard erected 1 two story building (con crete) 20'x 20' x 2 stories. full electrical and plumbing services were noted in building remedy: obtain permits or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 7, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families in back on location an illegal apt created next to boiler room at time of insp ktcn sink toilet lavatory stall
May 21, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Installed new waste and water and vent lines for ktcn sink toilet lavatory shower stall in bsmt of location in back of property all work 100% complete rem: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
May 21, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Hazardous
Premises altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legallyapproved # of fam. bldg dept records indicates residence is legally approved for 4 fam now altered for occupancy by 6 fam.
Aug 7, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit(s). in rear yard erected 1, 2 story bldg (concrete) 20'x20'x2 stories. full electrical & plumbing service were noted in bldg. remedy: obtain permit(s) or restore premises to prior legal con
Aug 7, 1999
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. illegal occupancy noted: legal 4 family converted to an illegal 6 family. note: at rear of premises 2 story house constructed with 2 class a apt
Aug 7, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 3, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Mar 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 18, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt R1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 2, 2006 · Apt R1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,375 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3054 / 10
- Assessed value
- $624,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366773, last renewed Jul 31, 2025.
Questions about 198 Meserole Street
Who owns 198 Meserole Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rodriguez, Edwin.
Does 198 Meserole Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 198 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 198 Meserole Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 198 Meserole Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.