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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Feb 10, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance door
Oct 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 2, 2023
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 9, 2021
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stories at public hall
Oct 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit in cellar used in conjunction with class a apartment 1r
Feb 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster, ceiling throughout cellar
Feb 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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, 3rd story
Dec 27, 2017
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. at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 27, 2017
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, 3rd story
Dec 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | $1,176,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
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.