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189 St Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

5
DOB Complaints
25
311 Housing Calls
31
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

92
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 92% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 189 St Marks Avenue

The four-story, 8-unit tenement building at 189 St. Marks Avenue in Prospect Heights, built in 1901 and currently owned by Michelle Merisier, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns regarding heat, hot water, and pest control. From December 2023 through early 2024, the building faced multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints, affecting the entire building and specific apartments (notably 1L and 2R).

Recent inspections have found ongoing rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in May 2024 confirming rat presence. The building has also been cited multiple times for violations requiring annual bedbug reporting, with the most recent citation from April 2024 remaining open. Significant structural and compliance issues were documented in 2019-2021, including multiple violations related to an allegedly illegal cellar conversion, for which the property owners face active Environmental Control Board violations totaling approximately $27,500 in penalties.

These violations pertain to unauthorized living space creation with full-height partitions, including a bathroom and kitchen, in the cellar area. The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges with basic services, evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding heat and hot water systems, as well as ongoing rodent problems despite baiting efforts documented through the years. The property has also had difficulty with access during inspections, as noted in recent complaints regarding illegal conversion investigations in late 2023 and early 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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189 St Marks Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1901
Total area 8088 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
31
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
25
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
21
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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189 St Marks Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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189 St Marks Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 189 St Marks Avenue. 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
2024-01-292024-01-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-012024-01-10Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-012024-01-10Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-142023-12-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-142023-12-19Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 189 St Marks Avenue. 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
2024-04-11AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-12-14COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENTNone
2023-12-14COpenNone2R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-12-14COpenNone2R§ 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2023-11-16COpenNone1L§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1L, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 189 St Marks Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-07-16 13:19RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2024-05-09 16:57Indoor Air QualitySewage OdorClosedDOHMH
2024-05-07 06:50Indoor Air QualitySewage OdorClosedDOHMH
2024-02-27 13:36RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2024-01-29 07:52HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 189 St Marks Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39470152024-02-10ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2024-02-28Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2024-02-29)
39393572023-12-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-02-28Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-02-29)
37846192021-01-25CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2021-01-19Compliance Inspection Performed (2021-01-25)
37282692019-11-01CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2021-09-02Partial Vacate Order Served (2021-09-02)
37268602019-10-23CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-10-29Partial Vacate Order Served (2019-10-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 189 St Marks Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2020-02-05V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 906982212022-09-19
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 189 St Marks Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 189 St Marks Avenue. 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 189 St Marks Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-05-30ComplianceRat Activity
2024-05-02InitialRat Activity
2021-06-08ComplianceFailed for Other R
2021-03-04InitialRat Activity
2020-07-28BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 189 St Marks Avenue. 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 189 St Marks Avenue. 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 189 St Marks Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-06-0735531603JABNER BERISIERFAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/V35452469M ISSUED10/29/19&TO FILE C/C PURSUANT TO28-201.1&1RCNY102-01.WORK W/OPERMIT@CELLAR LEVEL COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER &/OR FILE C/C.ACTIVE2500.00.0
2021-04-2035529370PABNER MERISIERFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35452469M ISSUED ON 10/29/19 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.REMEDY:COMPLY WACTIVE2500.0263.0
2019-10-2935452467ZABNER MERISIERRESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THANTHE LEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES DOB RECORDS INDICATED THIS CELLAR IS FOR STORAGE ONLY OBSERVED AT TIEM OF INSPECTION AT FRONT OF CELACTIVE10000.00.0
2019-10-2935452468KABNER MERISIERRESIDENCE CONVERTED MAINTAIN OR OCCUPIED AS A DWLLING FOR MOR THAN THELEGALLY APPROVED NUMBER OF FAMILIES DOB REOCRDS INDICATED THIS CELLAR IS FOR STORAGE ONLY OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE CENTER OF TACTIVE10000.00.0
2019-10-2935452469MABNER MERISIERWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT CELLAR LEVEL CONSTRUCTED FULL HT PARTITIONS CREATING ROOMS WITH DOORS WITH LOCKS.ALSO OBSERVED A 2 PIECE BATHROOM WITH TOILET AND SHOWER AND A KITCHEN WITRESOLVE6250.0-6250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 189 St Marks Avenue. 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 189 St Marks Avenue. 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 189 St Marks Avenue. 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 189 St Marks Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 189 St Marks Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 189 St Marks Avenue. 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.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 189 St Marks Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 189 St Marks Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 189 St Marks Avenue. 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.

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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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