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197 Johnson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03062-0031Map

Owner of record: Johnson Residence Corporation

197 Johnson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Johnson Residence Corporation. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

  • 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 5, 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing , 1st story

    Jul 25, 2024

    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., 1st story

    Jul 25, 2024

    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 at public hall

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick down door stop installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 23, 2023

    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 7, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 9, 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 30, 2019

    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 24, 2017

    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 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jul 17, 1987

    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.

    Jul 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 50 watts.

    Jul 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 4 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Jul 17, 1987 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty east apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Jul 17, 1987 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 4 sty west apt 4r. located at apt 4r

    Jul 17, 1987 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2023 · Apt 1R199J

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3062 / 31
Assessed value
$694,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #328128, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 197 Johnson Avenue

Who owns 197 Johnson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Johnson Residence Corporation.

Does 197 Johnson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Johnson Avenue 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 Johnson Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Johnson Avenue?

It has 7 residential units.

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