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NYC Building Records · BBL 3030620031

197 JOHNSON AVENUE

Brooklyn · Block 3062 · Lot 31 · Walk-up apartment (Class C1)

Owner of record

JOHNSON RESIDENCE CORPORATION
HPD-registered head officer: BABAK KHODABAKHSH

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Head OfficerBABAK KHODABAKHSH
  • Corporate OwnerJOHNSON RESIDENCE CORP

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Mar 5, 2019 for $2.7M to Johnson Residence Corporation.
Previous owner: 197 Johnson Realty Llc
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Nov 15, 2024MTGE$813KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Nov 15, 2024AGMT$2.0MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Apr 28, 2021MTGE$1.3MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 5, 2019DEED$2.7MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 23, 2017DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
7
Year built
1920
Class
C1
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R6
Lot size:
2,500 sqft
Building area:
5,000 sqft
Floors:
4
Assessed value:
$644K
Community district:
301
Council district:
34

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class AInspected May 5, 2026
    (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 HPD…
  • Class AInspected Jun 10, 2025
    (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 HPD…
  • Class CInspected Jul 25, 2024
    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
  • Class AInspected Jul 25, 2024
    § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR SIGNA…
  • Class AInspected Jul 25, 2024
    § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Nov 15, 2024).

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