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198 Avenue U

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-07121-0008Map

Owner of record: De Simone, Elena

198 Avenue U is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is De Simone, Elena. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2025. 2 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 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 · 22

  • 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 6, 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.

    Mar 21, 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.

    Feb 23, 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 7, 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 29, 2019

    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 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sashes in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Jul 16, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and plants at bulkhead , 3rd story

    Jul 16, 2017

    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 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the all storys at public hall

    May 5, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at public hall

    May 5, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the all stories public hall

    Sep 5, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies at all stories public hall

    Sep 5, 2010

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 4, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    I observed in basement gas piping installed for boiler and water heater in boiler room; permit # b01147738; however no inspections and or testing and /or gas authorization given by dob at time of inspection. ga

    Dec 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in basement gas piping installed for boiler and water heater in boiler room; permit # b01147738; however no inspections and or testing as per dob at time of inspection. gas is on and fully active, pe

    Dec 3, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/ no permit. application for certificate of electrical inspection is not on file. observed at ground level store,newly/recently install electrical panel,several wall outlets. remedy:obtain perm

    Dec 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36

    Jun 1, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 1RR

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 3, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 27, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 3, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 3, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 3, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,100 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
315
Council district
43
Block / lot
7121 / 8
Assessed value
$497,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352402, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 198 Avenue U

Who owns 198 Avenue U?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is De Simone, Elena.

Does 198 Avenue U have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 198 Avenue U 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 Avenue U built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 Avenue U?

It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.

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