97 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05332-0063Map
Owner of record: 97-99 Church Avenue Realty
97 Church Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 97-99 Church Avenue Realty. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on January 18, 2006. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 8
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceiling northeast room, 3rd story apt 3.
Jan 18, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose top hinge secondy entrance door, to 3rd story apt 3.
Jan 18, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover west wall, 2nd room from north, 3rd story apt 3.
Jan 18, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose closet door bottom hinge kitchen, 3rd story apt 3.
Jan 18, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom entrance door, building front to 3rd story apt 3.
Jan 18, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture southeast room, 3rd story apt 3.
Feb 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at radiator southwest room, 3rd story apt 3.
Feb 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sill northeast room, 3rd story apt 3.
Feb 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Construction other optional
Dob summons issued for structure rendered non compliant due to extensive fire damage to 1st floor commercial space and cellar.
May 24, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Summons issued for work without a permit due to structure erected at first floor rear consisting of 2x4 lumber studs, electric and metal roof. no permits on file with dob, obtain all permits
Jan 24, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain; at time of inspection obseved mushroom exhausts vent system installed inadequate no conform to dob requirements concern to window distance. mushroom are installed under fire escape platform
Dec 4, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain: at time of inspection observed in restaurant store front at 1st floor: gas line supply installed at 5 commercial stovesin cellar and at 1st floor, using for cooking and oven, using blue fle
Dec 4, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35372830y issued on 11-28-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for obstructed passageway at rear of bld
Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provided unobstructed passageway. at the time of inspectionat exp#3 rear of building a large frame approx 4'x4 w/ plywood as landing or protection to below of a compressor, an 2'x2 box mount on wall
Nov 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at the rear ofthe bldg observed a large 4'x4' metal frame w/plywood top,also a box 2'x2' placed on the wall of 99 church ave that is obstructing the drop
Oct 16, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. n oted: large 4'x4' metal frame w/plywood top & a box 2/x2/ placed on wall of 99 church ave that obstructs the drop ladder fuction. also drop ladder is out of
Aug 27, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect is:large holes in cornice at front of building above 3 story roof parapet area. cornice rotted and in disrepair. remedy: make safe immediately make all necessary repairs
May 27, 2003 · Penalty $180
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,135 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,985 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5332 / 63
- Assessed value
- $98,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #814814, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.
Questions about 97 Church Avenue
Who owns 97 Church Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 97-99 Church Avenue Realty.
Does 97 Church Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 97 Church 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 97 Church Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 97 Church Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.