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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 24
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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., 1st story
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 23, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Feb 25, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 9, 2021
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.
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 24, 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.
Oct 9, 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jul 17, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.