198 Congress Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, containing 114 residential units. Built in 1949.
The neighborhood: Cobble Hill
Brooklyn · 1,282 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,900 1BR · $6,000 2BR
1 subway station nearby
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Pests7
- Water/Plumbing5
- Window/Door2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ENTRANCE DOOR TO 5 STY SOUTH APT 5B BLDG 220. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 11, 2008Class C - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERTED LOCK INSTALLED ENTRANCE DOOR TO 5 STY SOUTHWEST APT 5B BLDG 210. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 11, 2008Class C - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED ENTRANCE DOOR TO 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 5D CENTER SECTION. LOCATED AT APT 5D
Jun 11, 2008Class C - Safety
ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 4 STY SOUTH APT 4A BLDG 210. LOCATED AT APT 4A
Jun 11, 2008Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SINK 5 STY SOUTH APT 5B KITCHEN BLDG 220. , SECTION '' ''
Jun 11, 2008Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,200 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,900 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,375 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
CONGRESS OWNERS LTD
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 16 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 16 open HPD violations on record, including 3 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Cobble Hill is about $3,900/month for a one-bedroom.