196 Amboy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03539-0042Map
Owner of record: Amboy Development West LLC
196 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Amboy Development West LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on January 22, 2019.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 48
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 38, 4th story
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 38
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 30, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 30
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood windowsill in the 2nd room from east located at apt 29, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 29, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 31
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 39, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2016 · Apt 39
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 21, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash wimdow in the 2nd room from east located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 31
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 36, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 36
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 39, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 39
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 39, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 39
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 39, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 39
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 30, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 30
Closed — Violation closed - 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 7, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 23, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 23, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 23, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 38, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 38
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 38, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 38
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 38, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 38
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 37, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 37
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 36, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2015 · Apt 36
Closed — Violation closed - 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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 29, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 29, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 29
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at 2nd story located at apt 30, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 30
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 35
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 36, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 36
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 39, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 39
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2014 · Apt 40
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 18, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
I observed on all floors the installation of conduits, branch circuit wiring and emergency lights without a permit on file in dob records. please note that the issuance of a maintenance permit covers the repair
Feb 1, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed throughout the basement the improper support of conduits and cable assemblies with band-iron. this is not an approved method of support for electrical systems., secure/support per ec
Feb 1, 2023 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the basement maintenance storage room failure to terminate bx cabling to junction and outlet also the wall mounted lights. all raceways and cable assemblies must be terminated with the proper fitt
Feb 1, 2023 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed on all floors the failure to use a junction box to install power to the new emergency lights, the use of the ceiling light as a raceway is not permitted., perform proper installation; install lights
Feb 1, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed: at cellar level, exit doors, illegal hardware was installed blocking easy evacuation in emergency case, provide legal hardware
Feb 1, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.observed:at roof level and first floor exitdoors do not allow easy escape from building in case of evacuation doors without a self-closing system.also at cellar level exit doors do no
Mar 11, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.observed:at 4th floor,3rd floor,2nd floor and cellar level,pu
Mar 11, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35287037m issued 07/26/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit. no
Jan 18, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35287037m issued on 07/26/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permi
Nov 25, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply /an order of the commissioner.records indicate no appl was made to correct & certify removal of vio containd in summons #'s 35286722y;35286721y.rem:comply w/comm's orders.
Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35287037m issued on 07/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for wokr w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Oct 12, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Misc violation installed on boiler gas line running(throughout copl). prohibited fitting improper gas supports and gas lines throughout basement not properly steered thru concrete walls and above partitions.
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems. observed in basement @ water main: main grounding conductor for bldgs electrical systems disconnected from water main: floating ground. failure to ground electrical systems
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to install ground-fault circuit interrupter(gfci)protection as required. receptacles in basements boiler room & electrical room are not gfci. remedy: install gfci protection.
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work no permit.observed in bst throughout new 4"-3"-2" gas house piping throughout for cooking all floors.not part of appl 310033647.photos provided .remedy obtain a permit.
Jul 26, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate circuit overcurrent protection device per table. observed in basement @ main electrical disconnect panel: multiple strands of 12 awg wires jumped on the load side from phase b to pha
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new cr latered plumbing system tested-installed throughout basement.new 4"-3"-2" no hub drainage /(mts) 3/4 gas house pipingfor cooking throughout. no record of inspection on file w/dob.photo
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg code compliant. no firestopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar gas and electric meter room, missing fire stopping w/ceiling penetrations exposign wood joist and subflooring above
Mar 31, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 38
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 08
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2020 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2020 · Apt 31
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 28, 2020 · Apt 31
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2019 · Apt 45
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt UNIT 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2019 · Apt N/A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2018 · Apt 58
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt 35
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 23
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 38
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 56
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2017 · Apt 48
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2017 · Apt 48
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 44
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 47
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2016 · Apt 47
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt 47
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2016 · Apt 47
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 47
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 47
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 47
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 47
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 49
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2011 · Apt 37
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 59
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 21,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3539 / 42
- Assessed value
- $2,254,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308395, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.
Questions about 196 Amboy Street
Who owns 196 Amboy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amboy Development West LLC.
Does 196 Amboy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Amboy 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 Amboy Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Amboy Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.