194 Cypress Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03272-0035Map
Owner of record: Peter Cannova, Manager
194 Cypress Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Peter Cannova, Manager. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 7 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 36
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 · 8
- 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, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden window frame. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Feb 8, 2010 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at north wall window frame, in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy, 1st story
Aug 16, 2007
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at southeast apartment at front bulding at west , 1st story
Aug 16, 2007
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fresh air duct vented thru northeast chimney at cellar at boiler room, cellar
Dec 23, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a proper vent for boiler to obtain outside air at boiler room, cellar
Dec 23, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: a concrete slab approx 1'high x 3' widex 15' long for laundymark washing machines inside premises remedy: obtain a permit
Jun 11, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. hazardous. concrete poured on west side of premises. commercial slab is approximately 1ft high, 3ft wide & 15ft long. p.v.c. pipe also installed. stop all work remedy: make site safe. obtain all necessary permits and approvals from dob. contact dob office before returning to work (718) 636-8363
Jan 27, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: floors removed. plaster & lath removed from walls, bath & kitchen fixtures removed. new bx cables in- stalled. stop all work. all work done on second floor remedy: stop all work. obtain permits & approvals from dob if feasible contact dob office before returning to work. (718) 802-3685
Oct 8, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - 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 - 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
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- 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
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
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 · 7
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy #41536 which indicates 4stores and 2 family dwelling note 2 stores at rear section of bldg converted into dwelling space one bdrm 3pc btrm living room
Apr 6, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Note interior partition walls erected creating 3pc btr w/ plumbing work one bdrm erected w/ interior partition wall in commercial space at 1fl rear section of bldg rem: obtain permit or restore premises to prio
Apr 6, 2011
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records.private dwelling converted to multiple dwelling. 2 class "a" apt created at 1st sty and 2 class "a" apts created at 2 sty.
Aug 16, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:a concrete slab approx 1'highx3'widex15'long for laundrymart washing machines inside premises.remedy:obtain a permit.
Jun 11, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. hazardous. concrete poured on west side of premises. commercial slab is approx. one(1) ft high, three(3) ft wide and fifteen(15) ft long. p.v.c. pipe also installed. stop all work.
Jan 27, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted. floors removed. plaster and lath removed from wallls. bath and kitchen fixtures removed. new bx cables installed. stop all wark , all work done on secind floor . remedy: stop
Oct 8, 1999 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Flue pepe not sealed into chimming manual reset pressure missing
May 23, 1988 · Penalty $130
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Dec 13, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt GD-FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Sep 10, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 28, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 26, 2003 · Apt GRND
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 19, 2003 · Apt GRND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3272 / 35
- Assessed value
- $376,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #810888, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 194 Cypress Avenue
Who owns 194 Cypress Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Peter Cannova, Manager.
Does 194 Cypress Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 194 Cypress 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 194 Cypress Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 194 Cypress Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.