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166 Nichols Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04121-0095Map

Owner of record: Givens & Associates LLC

166 Nichols Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Givens & Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
29
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 21

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide brackets for air conditioner at 3rd story at south exterior wall of building (front of building)

    Jul 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide brackets for air conditioners on 3rd story at south exterior wall of building (front of building)

    Aug 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components on all stories at east stack fire escape

    Aug 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening device (slide bolt with padlockable eye) at south gate (front of building)

    Aug 16, 2019

    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.

    Nov 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 29

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx. 90 linear ft of sidewalk shed at exp #1 & approx. 40 linear ft at exp #4. this includes the required 5-foot wrap-around to ensure public safety. additionally, provide a cutout in the shed for the fire escape drop-down ladder to maintain emergency egress access note: sidewalk shed mesaurement includes overage for corner void

    Jul 1, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Requesting an engineer report due to a section of facade being in a state of disrepair at exposure# 1 and 4. an engineering report is required to assess and rectify the damages property has sustained.

    Jun 30, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 5, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 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 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active
  • 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 - active
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation # 39152394h, file a certificate of correction

    Dec 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temporary construction equipment or installation on site- expired permit as of 08/05/2025., renew permit

    Dec 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain the facade in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, exposure 4 of the facade is missing mortar and bricks in various locations. in addition, exposure 4 glass on the first floor is

    Jun 30, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35176288p issued on 06/30/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 14rcny 102-01. rmdy: comply w/commissio

    Jun 14, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35176289r isssued on 06/30/16 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 7 1rcny 102-01.no compliance record.rem:comply w/

    May 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35176289r issued on 7-28-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/o a permit at garage,illegal

    Apr 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in summons/violations#35176288p issued 6/3/16 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/commissioners order to fi

    Apr 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35176289r issued on 6-30-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. erected illegal partitions & installed water & waste line for a

    Mar 25, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35176288p issued on 06/30/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no documents filed f

    Mar 5, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldgs. failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35176288p issued on 07/28/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant

    Jan 14, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.failure to comply with the commisisoner's order contained in summons/violation#35176289r issued on 07/28/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:at

    Jan 14, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35176288p issued on 06/30/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Nov 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35176289r issued on 06/30/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. at garage partitions erected. remedy: comply w/comm's order &

    Nov 21, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov#35176288p issued on 6/30/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for illegal occupancy. rem: comply w/ commissioner's

    Sep 24, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35176289r issued on 6/30/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/out a permit. rem: comply w/ commissioner

    Sep 24, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Wrk w/out a permit noted:at 33 obrien pl.(the same lot)in place of a garage-nb625/51 erected illegal apt.job done:erected full height partitions;installed water and waste lines for 3piece bathroom and residenti

    Jun 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy coutrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.noted:according to dob records-lno#1510 and lno#10482 the premises should be occupied by 5 family apts.and laund

    Jun 30, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district. note: at side yard of residencethats located in an r5 district a motor vehicle (amcmatador) is stored/parked no lic plates no reg sticker. also parked/stored is an ambulan

    Sep 11, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. note: at north side of premises an illegal carport w/awning made of wood w/access to top of carport from 2nd fl apt's window has been erected. at 3rd fl level a wooden deck has been erected

    Sep 11, 2013

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is: holes in fire rated cellar ceiling at various location two lolly columns & beam under first story east remedy: replace missing fire rated cellar ceiling and submit engineer's repo

    Jun 24, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occuancy contrary to that allowed by building department records or c of o . remedy: amend c of o.

    Mar 1, 1990

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Jan 4, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1L

    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 (S5)
Year built
1915
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
7,084 ft²
Lot area
3,483 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4121 / 95
Assessed value
$388,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317260, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 166 Nichols Avenue

Who owns 166 Nichols Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Givens & Associates LLC.

Does 166 Nichols Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols Avenue built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 166 Nichols Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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