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198 East 55 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04680-0021Map

Owner of record: Davoren, Cynthia

198 East 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Davoren, Cynthia. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 5 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

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 · 33

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watt bulb front.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing handrails front entrance to bldg.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster clg thru out cellar.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, center cellar.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailbox door 1 sty vestibule.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose brace to parapet wall roof front.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire ceiling center.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north court yard.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at vestibule door 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna causing trip hazard on roof.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood flap doors rear yard to cellar.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose 9 wood tread up stairway 1 to 2 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard northside bldg.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel partitions erected creating room front cellar.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar rear.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 1 sty public hall rear.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door knob vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving entrance front areaway bldg.

    Aug 26, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 16, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 16, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,520 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
41
Block / lot
4680 / 21
Assessed value
$219,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316456, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 198 East 55 Street

Who owns 198 East 55 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Davoren, Cynthia.

Does 198 East 55 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 East 55 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 East 55 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 East 55 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.