197 Nichols Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04135-0022Map
Owner of record: Rgl & Alh LLC
197 Nichols Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rgl & Alh LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on February 14, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 69
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 103
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 69
- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lids at trash cans at building front yard
Feb 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household trash at building front yard
Feb 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at front yard
Sep 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north, east and west walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door leading to the back yard in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt FL1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt FL1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt FL1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeds the maximum operating allowance of 130 degrees fahrenheit found at the kitchen sink 155 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door leading to the back yard in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door entrance to the building
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the vestibule at public hall 1st
Dec 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2r, 2nd story
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line of sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls(1 & 2 sty) at public hall
Jul 21, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer at entrance
Jul 21, 2010
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved number of families. from: 3 fam dwelling (c of o #100662) to: 4fam dwelling including 1 fam dwelling basement. remedy: restore to
Sep 29, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Construction or alteration work w/o a permit. built partitions in basement created living room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen w/gas stove, 3 pc bathroom w/shower. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 29, 2008 · Penalty $7,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt FL1
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt FL1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt FL1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt FL1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 28, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 28, 2014 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 14, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | $995,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,052 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,925 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4135 / 22
- Assessed value
- $55,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #367513, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 197 Nichols Avenue
Who owns 197 Nichols Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rgl & Alh LLC.
Does 197 Nichols Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 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 197 Nichols Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Nichols Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.