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198 Crescent Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04130-0047Map

Owner of record: Bruitcher, Justin P

198 Crescent Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bruitcher, Justin P. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 3 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
15
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 2025

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 · 15

  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 9, 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at entrance in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    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 8, 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 29, 2019

    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 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective brick stoop entrance to building , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2018

    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 4, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:at the time of inspection ac units w/o brackets on the 1st and 2nd floors that was improperly supported,on exposure 1(crescent st). also at the bldg

    Jul 13, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior wall partition creating room at various location in cellar. remedy: obtain a permit.

    Oct 28, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Aug 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Aug 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Aug 2, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 27, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 11, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 25, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1915
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,427 ft²
Lot area
2,910 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4130 / 47
Assessed value
$257,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365606, last renewed Dec 19, 2025.

Questions about 198 Crescent Street

Who owns 198 Crescent Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bruitcher, Justin P.

Does 198 Crescent Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 Crescent 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 198 Crescent Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 Crescent Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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