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198 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201

1
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 198 Columbia Heights

The four-story Brooklyn Heights building at 198 Columbia Heights, owned by Ari Sklar and constructed in 1856, has experienced several regulatory concerns in recent years. Most notably, between November 2021 and 2022, there were multiple violations related to an unauthorized cellar conversion, including illegal occupancy, unauthorized stairs, and plumbing fixtures, for which a $1,250 penalty was ultimately resolved.

During this period, the building also received violations for various maintenance issues, including defective self-closing doors in the boiler room, missing floor signs in public areas, and a requirement to properly frame inspection certificates near mailboxes on the first floor. A complaint about water supply issues was filed and closed in mid-2023, though no violations were found during the HPD inspection. The building's maintenance record shows no documented history of bedbug or rodent infestations in recent years, with the most recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) indicating zero infested units.

An illegal conversion complaint was filed in December 2021, but the inspection in September 2022 was unable to gain access for verification. All observed violations have been marked as closed, with the exception of one related to floor signage, which was certified as corrected in March 2022. The building has maintained a consistent record of addressing violations, with no current open violations as of the latest available data.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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198 Columbia Heights Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Brooklyn Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1856
Total area 7625 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
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Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
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Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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198 Columbia Heights Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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198 Columbia Heights Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 198 Columbia Heights. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-05-212023-07-06Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 198 Columbia Heights. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-07-05ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
2021-11-29CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE , AT BOILER ROOMNone
2021-11-29AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS AT 2ND AND 3RD STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL2022-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
2021-11-22BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS TO BATHTUB, WATER CLOSET AND WASH BASIN AT CELLAR REARNone
2021-11-22AOpenNoneNone§ 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 FLOOR PIERCED WITH STAIRS ERECTED LEADING TO CELLAR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT BSMT-APT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 198 Columbia Heights. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-05-21 15:45PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 198 Columbia Heights.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38235812021-12-01CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-09-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 198 Columbia Heights.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-170002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-190002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-280002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-280002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 198 Columbia Heights. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2013-02-28InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 198 Columbia Heights. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-11-2235481676H198 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY COFO AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RECORDS.ILLEGAL FLOOR PLACED WITH STAIRS ERECTED BUILDING TO THE CELLAR CREATING A DUPLEX APARTMENT AT 1 STORY CELLAR AND BASEMENT.BATHRRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 198 Columbia Heights. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 198 Columbia Heights. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 198 Columbia Heights. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 198 Columbia Heights. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 198 Columbia Heights. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 198 Columbia Heights. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 198 Columbia Heights. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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