197 Christopher Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03744-0009Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

197 Christopher Avenue is a school building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11212. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 30
ECB violations: 88
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 30

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 13, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed

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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
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
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
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
Jun 1, 1994
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
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
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
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 88

Class - 2
Reissue#35717335h failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.stair e at basement level the ground is uneven at various areas.rem:comply with code.
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue:35717337l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.first floor exit#7 3rd floor rm 310 doors dont self close.rem:complywith code.
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35717336j failure to maintain building code illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.5th floor gym and cafeteria.rem:comlly with code.
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:first floor exit 7 the door on the left on the third foor door 310.all these doors were not closing properly.rem:repair and/or replace.
May 5, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35671918z failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:stair e at basement level,this ground is uneven and have at various areas.rem:repair and/or replace.
May 5, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35671911r failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:in the gymnasium on the 5th floor five lights the g
May 5, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35671917r. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. at time of my inspection i observed on the 1st floo
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35671918z. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of my inspection i observed at the basement level stairwell e. there are a large bumps and uneven area in various areas through
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Reissue#35658080h noted the exterior door at exit 6 and 7 is not working properly.remedy:repair/replace door.
Apr 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted at basement level stairwell e,there are large bumbs and uneven areas in various areas throughout the floor.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Apr 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Reissue#35658078z noted on 5th floor gymnasium entrance,room 310,door by room 210,1st floor cafeteria entrance by exit 3,1st floor door by stair f,and basement level bathroom by stair e,the doors are not workin
Apr 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35658077r noted on 1st floor cafeteria,emergency light 1a and 2 is not working.remedy:repair/repalce lighting.
Apr 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35557909h noted: the emergency lights at the cafeteria are inoperative. remedy: repair/replace lighting
May 24, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Active
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at 5th floor stair d, smoke by exit7, exterior door at exit 5 and 7, and 1st floor stair e; the exit doors are not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door
May 24, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: the doorto room 408 by stair e, 407, 310, door by room 210 and restroom at 1stfloor by stair f are not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door
May 24, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at the 4th floor stair e; there is a glass panel approximately 2'x4' missing from wall. remedy: repair and/or replace
May 24, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.illumination for exit,exit discharge&public corridors per bc1006.1-27-381.noted:observed during insp,cafeteria by exit1 emergency light not operational atoi.repa
Apr 26, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances.noted: at room 301 and 312 outside room above door at ceiling is cracking. remedy: repair and replace.
Jun 4, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to mainatain building in code compliant manner. reissue 35099883n water penetration in auditorium wall on christopher ave side room 412, 414, stairway c landing between basement and first
Jun 4, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35214064k. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner cellar level water penetration throughout foundation walls cracking/spalling @ electric/gas meter rooms. rem: repair/replace.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35214065m. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,water damage to ceilings @ room# 301,312,401,413 staircase c & e. rem: repair/replace.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35214063z. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner staircase c,d, between 4 & 5 flr vertical wall cracks, spalling throughout. rem: repair/replace.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35214061p. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner cellar level boiler room metal arches rusting & falling complete slab. rem: comply w/ code.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35214062r. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, staircase 'a' between 2nd & 3rd flr handrail loose/broken/detached from wall. rem: repair/replace.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue# 35099883n. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-water penetration throughout facade walls @ auditorium. rem: comply w/ code.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. @ following locations, 5 flr gym corridor 505 exit (missing door check), 1st flr exit (2) @ vestuble door not self closing. rem: repair/replace.
Apr 24, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #34941305r.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:water damage to ceiling and walls due to water penetration @rm #301,312,401,413,auditorium &staircase (c)and (e) @cellar.rem:comply
Sep 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #35147702z failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@cellar level,boiler room,metal arches rusting &falling @concrete slab /metal ceiling.rem:comply w.the code.
Sep 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #35147449y.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@staircase (s),between 4th &5th flr,vertical wall cracks w.spalling also staircase (d)and rm #301 &312.rem:comply w.the code.
Sep 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #35147703k.failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@cellar level,throughout foundation walls w.water penetration,cracking and spalling @a various places and @electric and gas meter r
Sep 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #35147701r failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@exit (a),staircase between 2nd &3rd flr,handrail midsection loose &broken from wall and has detached.rem:comply w.the code.
Sep 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-542.noted:@5th flr,gym area &@1st flr cafe area and gym area too,inope
Sep 30, 2016
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note @ the time of inspection @ cellar level throughout foundation walls/walls w/ penetration cracking & spalling.rem comply w/ nov
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.vio#35099881j issued on 7/18/14 handrail midsection loose & broken from wall & has become detached @ exit a staircase between 2nd & 3rd fls.rem comply w/ nov
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.reissue#35099883n issue on 7/18/14 worker penetrating facade @ 3rd fl rooms 301,307 & 312 @ 4th fl rooms 401,412,& 413 staircase c between 4th & 5th fl,western wa
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner.reissue#35099882l issued on 7/18/14 vertical wall cracks @ bulkhead staircase c & between 4th & 5th fl staircase d w/ spalling as also 3rd fl rooms 301 & 312 fl
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.vio#34474406x issuedon 3/23/05 metal arches rusting & falling @ concrete slab/metal ceiling in boiler room in cellar.rem comply w/ nov
Sep 30, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 35019287y water penetration through facade @ auditorium 301,312,412,413.rem:maintain bldg
Jul 18, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 35019290p exterior wall handrail stair a btwn fls 2 & 3,centersupport bracket detached from wall.rem:maintain bldg.
Jul 18, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue 35019288k ventrical wall crack bulkhead stair c.spalling plaster rooms exterior walls 301,312,412,413 auditorium.rem:maintain bldg.
Jul 18, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue: 34941305r, 34918140m. water penetrating facade. at rooms 301,312,307,401,412 & stair g. rmdy: repair defects.
May 1, 2013
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue: 34941306z flashing displaced/missing at various locations at roof. rmdy: repair/replace flashing.
May 1, 2013
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue 34941304p, 34918141y. vertical wall crack (plaster)at bulkhead4th story staircase c. remedy: repair defects.
May 1, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #34941303n, 34918143h pipe penetrations no fire stopping prov ided at room 100, 107, 201, 309. rmdy: provide fire stopping.
May 1, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Handrail mid-section loose and broken from wall and has become detached at exit a staircase between 2nd & 3rd flr. rmdy: repair defects.
May 1, 2013
Resolve
Class - 3
Flashing displaced/missing at: various locations roof level. remedy: repair/replace flashing.
Feb 21, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue # 34918143h. pipe penetrations not fire stopped at: rooms 100,107,201,309. remedy: fire stop pipe penetrations noted.
Feb 21, 2012
Resolve
Class - 3
Reissue # 34918141y. vertical wall crack (plaster) at: bulkhead/4th story stair c. remedy: repair wall.
Feb 21, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue # 34918140m. water penetrating facade at: rooms 301,312,401,412,413,stair g & auditorium west wall. remedy: seal penetrations maintain weather proof integrity of building.
Feb 21, 2012
Resolve
Class - 2
Missing fire proofing around pipes at rooms 107 100 201 309 313 rem: seal around pipes
Sep 15, 2011
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1907
Floors: 5
Residential units: —
Building area: 95,550 ft²
Lot area: 50,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 3744 / 9
Assessed value: $7,245,900
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 197 Christopher Avenue

Who owns 197 Christopher Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 197 Christopher Avenue have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 197 Christopher 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 Christopher Avenue built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

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