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166 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

1
DOB Complaints
2
311 Housing Calls
3
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 166 Nichols Avenue

The 6-unit, 3-story residential building at 166 Nichols Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Jamell Givens, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, as of 2025, there are serious concerns about the building's structural integrity and facade condition, with active violations from June 2025 requiring an engineer's report to assess damage at exposures 1 and 4.

The building has persistent bedbug reporting requirements that remain unresolved as of 2024, along with a recent violation from July 2023 regarding air conditioner brackets on the third story. The property has documented heating and hot water problems, with multiple complaints in 2023 suggesting systemic issues (though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions). Between 2019 and 2025, there have been various maintenance issues, including emergency floor problems, wall plaster concerns, and violations relating to fire escape maintenance and illegal security devices.

Recent inspections in 2025 also raised concerns about building vibrations and structural monitoring requirements. The Department of Buildings has documented external low-pressure inspection violations from 2023 and 2024 that remain active, indicating possible concerns with the building's emergency systems. While the building passed a rodent inspection in 2012, the lack of more recent rodent-related complaints does not necessarily indicate current conditions.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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166 Nichols Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Cypress Hills.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1915
Total area 7084 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
3
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
2
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.
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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.

Included Addresses

  • 166 Nichols Ave, New York, NY 11208
  • 31 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208
  • 33 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208
  • 35 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208
  • 37 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208
  • 39 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208
  • 41 O'brien Pl, New York, NY 11208

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166 Nichols Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols 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
2023-01-272023-01-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-08-102019-08-30Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2019-08-102019-08-30Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 166 Nichols 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
2023-07-21BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE BRACKETS FOR AIR CONDITIONER AT 3RD STORY AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL OF BUILDING (FRONT OF BUILDING)None
2023-03-24AOpenNoneNone(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
2022-03-01AOpenNoneNone(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
2021-04-12AOpenNoneNone(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
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 166 Nichols Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-01-27 20:28HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2019-08-10 15:57PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 166 Nichols Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-30CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2025-06-30Oath Violation Served (2025-06-30)
2025-06-30CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2025-06-30N1 (2025-06-30)
38243132021-12-07CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-09-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-09-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 166 Nichols Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-07-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDINSTALL APPROX. 90 LINEAR FT OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP #1 & APPROX. 40 LINEAR FT AT EXP #4. THIS INCLUDES THE REQUIRED 5-FOOT WRAP-AROUND TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY. ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDE A CUTOUT IN THE SHED FOR THE FIRE ESCAPE DROP-DOWN LADDER TO MAINTAIN EMERGENCY EGRESS ACCESS NOTE: SIDEWALK SHED MESAUREMENT INCLUDES OVERAGE FOR CORNER VOIDSIDEWLK SHED ERECTED.2025-07-18
2025-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEREQUESTING AN ENGINEER REPORT DUE TO A SECTION OF FACADE BEING IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR AT EXPOSURE# 1 AND 4. AN ENGINEERING REPORT IS REQUIRED TO ASSESS AND RECTIFY THE DAMAGES PROPERTY HAS SUSTAINED.
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-11-28
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 166 Nichols Avenue. 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 166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2012-03-15InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols 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 166 Nichols 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 166 Nichols 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 166 Nichols Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 166 Nichols 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.

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 166 Nichols Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 166 Nichols Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 166 Nichols 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.

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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