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196 Lawrence Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05423-0041Map

Owner of record: Lt196 LLC

196 Lawrence Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lt196 LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
55
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
86

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 55

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130f degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped shut off valve at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Feb 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance door

    Oct 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    Oct 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 2, 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 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.

    Mar 23, 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 14, 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 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 2F

    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, 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.

    Apr 9, 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at south at fire escape

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stories at public hall

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)

    Mar 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit in cellar used in conjunction with class a apartment 1r

    Feb 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north fire escape at building front

    Feb 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conitioner at 2nd story balcony, north stack at building front

    Feb 6, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster, ceiling throughout cellar

    Feb 6, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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 breach in floor with stairs installed creating duplex apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 6, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 3rd story

    Dec 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 3rd story

    Dec 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a double cylinder key operated lock on security gate leading to rear yard located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door leading to rear yard located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failur eto maintain defect defect is defective and sagging floor in tolet at first floor apartment 1-f causing the bathtub to pull away from the walls remedy make all necessary repairs

    Mar 17, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 12, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 27, 2026$1,176,000Rentals - walkup apartments6

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,006 ft²
Lot area
2,354 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5423 / 41
Assessed value
$515,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345010, last renewed Jun 5, 2026.

Questions about 196 Lawrence Avenue

Who owns 196 Lawrence Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lt196 LLC.

Does 196 Lawrence Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.

Is 196 Lawrence Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 196 Lawrence Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 196 Lawrence Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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