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197 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

0
DOB Complaints
45
311 Housing Calls
23
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

62
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 62% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 197 Nichols Avenue

The two-story, three-unit building at 197 Nichols Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Yong Shi and constructed in 1899, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there has been a recurring pest problem, with multiple complaints related to unsanitary conditions and pests filed between August 2024 and December 2024, though inspections were often unable to gain access for verification. The building has also faced significant heating and hot water system challenges, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in October-November 2024, including one affecting the entire building and another concerning individual apartments.

Additional maintenance issues have included problems with flooring, garbage storage, and various building systems. The property has undergone multiple inspections and corrections throughout 2024, including addressing several Housing Maintenance Code violations. These included repairs to defective plaster surfaces and doors, as well as the replacement of inoperable safety devices such as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

A September 2024 inspection resulted in violations being issued for conditions requiring attention. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in 2024, there was one failed inspection for "Other Reasons" in December 2023. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all recent annual filings (2020-2024) showing zero affected units.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in Cypress Hills.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1899
Total area 2052 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
23
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
45
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
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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  • 191 Nichols Ave, New York, NY 11208
  • 197 Nichols Ave, New York, NY 11208

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197 Nichols Avenue 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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197 Nichols Avenue 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 197 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
2024-11-132025-03-04Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-132025-02-21Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-132025-02-20Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-102024-11-22Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-102024-11-22Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 197 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
2024-09-22BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT FRONT YARD2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-22BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-31BCloseNone1§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-31CCloseNone1HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-31CCloseNone1§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO THE BACK YARD IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 197 Nichols Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-13 13:46UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-12-13 13:43UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-11-13 15:09UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-11-13 15:01HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-10 00:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 197 Nichols Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 197 Nichols Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 197 Nichols 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 197 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
2024-12-040002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-030002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 197 Nichols Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-09-19InitialPassed
2024-01-22CompliancePassed
2023-12-19InitialFailed for Other R
2012-03-12InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 197 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 197 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 197 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 197 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 197 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 197 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)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 197 Nichols Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 197 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.

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

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 197 Nichols Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 197 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.

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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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