236 Nichols Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04134-0053Map
Owner of record: Lu, Ming Qin
236 Nichols Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lu, Ming Qin. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 13 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 6
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 13
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - 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 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2009
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding gypsum plaster at ceiling. at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2009
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted:full height interior partition wallserected at various location.creating two rooms with one three piece bathroom with shower stall created in the cellar.remedy:obtain a permit
May 15, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,972 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,663 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4134 / 53
- Assessed value
- $64,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818545, last renewed May 1, 2018.
Questions about 236 Nichols Avenue
Who owns 236 Nichols Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lu, Ming Qin.
Does 236 Nichols Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 236 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 236 Nichols Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 236 Nichols Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.