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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 22, 2019

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 · 48

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.