197 Jamaica Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03487-0004Map

197 Jamaica Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Roman, Nelson. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2014. 6 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 4
ECB violations: 9
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 9, 2014

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 · 12

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at west 1 lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Not complied with

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CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at wrought iron gate to building entrance
Mar 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at - 1 sty. apt. bathroom & kitchen fixtures.
Sep 20, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Matters not provided
May 6, 2011
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for nov#34889391r 05/06/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 rem: file a cert of correction
Dec 1, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34904041j issued on5/6/11. for creating apt @ cellar etc. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 2, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34904041j issuedon 05/01/2011.for creting apt. @ cellar level.remedy:comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 2, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file c of c w/ dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34889391r for occupancy contrary.rem:file c of c.
Jul 1, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov# 34904041j for erecting class "a" apt etc without a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Jul 1, 2011
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file c of c w/ dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34904040h for failure to maintain.rem:file c of c.
Jul 1, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records; in that same has been occupied as 2 class 'a' apts and eight sros when dob records indicate two family occupancy. remedy: restore premises to prior
May 6, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. 2nd flr & attic illegally converted and occupied as 8 sros. rooms with
May 6, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. 2 family dwelling illegally converted w/o permits to an occupied bldg w/8 sro rooms, and a class 'a' apt in cellar adjoining boiler room, partition, electrical, & plumbing work all done w/o
May 6, 2011
Resolve

Complaints

General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Floor
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Floor
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Floor
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Windows
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1910
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,000 ft²
Lot area: 5,170 ft²
Zoning: R4
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 3487 / 4
Assessed value: $65,460
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 197 Jamaica Avenue

Who owns 197 Jamaica Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Roman, Nelson.

Does 197 Jamaica Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 197 Jamaica 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 Jamaica Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 197 Jamaica Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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