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185 Johnson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03062-0037Map

Owner of record: A1 Development LLC

185 Johnson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is A1 Development LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2025. 1 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
42

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 15, 2025

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
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

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 · 27

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose eelectrical wires at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3L

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing) at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 3, 2018

    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

    Dec 3, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood panel at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1-r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2004 · Apt 1-R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1 l, 1st story, apartment at east

    Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 1 L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west

    Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing;ms. garcia , tenant in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection steam valve leaks at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Dec 29, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2000 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice excreta present in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective linoleum floor in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing (tenant's name garcia rosa ) in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective windows upper & lower sashes in the 4th room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door to apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 31, 2000 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 5, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 15, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    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 · 5

  • Class - 1

    Egress from fire escape balconies not to be obstructed. egress from fire escape balconies must not be obstructed by signs, fixed awnings or any other obstruction. noted @ time of insp. @ rear courtyard observed

    Aug 31, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: @ time of insp. obsreved the following const. material being stored on the 1st fl. common hallway. @ cellar level storage of demo const. debris throughout cella

    Aug 31, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#4919430p issued on 7/9/11 work w/o permit rear extension rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Sep 29, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34919430p issued on 7/9/11 work w/o permit rem: comply w/ the comms order

    Sep 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit note 1 story extension of 1st floor apt at rear right side added appx 14'x16'x8' w/ stucco exterior flat roof & steel door attached at rear and an open wood framed structure started at rear w/ 2

    Jul 9, 2011

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 28, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 26, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 3, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Dec 20, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 12, 2004 · Apt 1-R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 12, 2004 · Apt 1-R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 7, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 10, 2003 · Apt .

    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
8
Building area
4,000 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3062 / 37
Assessed value
$663,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332390, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 185 Johnson Avenue

Who owns 185 Johnson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is A1 Development LLC.

Does 185 Johnson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 185 Johnson Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 185 Johnson Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 185 Johnson Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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