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187 St Nicholas Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03282-0007Map

Owner of record: Chen, Zai Dong

187 St Nicholas Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Zai Dong. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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 · 2

  • 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 28, 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3282 / 7
Assessed value
$65,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #811214, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.

Questions about 187 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 187 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Zai Dong.

Does 187 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 187 St Nicholas 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 187 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 187 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

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