196 Jefferson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03173-0023Map
Owner of record: Wilkinson, Ralph
196 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wilkinson, Ralph. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 81
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 · 55
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
May 6, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
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 - 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 25, 2024
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 17, 2023
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.
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 - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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, 2019
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom at east wall in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , south wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system at in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ,missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ,missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ,wooden floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ,electrical wall outlet at south in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2019 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt PH
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
May 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 1FLEF
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 1FLEF
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 1FLEF
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 1FLEF
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 1FLEF
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 30, 2004 · Apt 1FLEF
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Floor
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 9, 2004 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2003 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 7, 2003 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3173 / 23
- Assessed value
- $510,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335942, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.
Questions about 196 Jefferson Street
Who owns 196 Jefferson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilkinson, Ralph.
Does 196 Jefferson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Jefferson 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 196 Jefferson Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Jefferson Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.