197 East 2nd 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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1937
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations7 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building15 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood2 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 6-story building located in Kensington, containing 48 residential units. Built in 1937.
The neighborhood: Kensington
Brooklyn · 6,648 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,700 1BR · $2,800 2BR
3 subway stations 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
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (49 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Safety22
- Lead Paint7
- Water/Plumbing6
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET ASSEMBLY AT THE WEST ENTRANCE TO COMPACTOR CLOSET,, AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Dec 10, 2025Class C - Safety
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6G, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jul 25, 2022Class C - Pests
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE 5 STY SOUTHWEST APT 5C. , SECTION '' ''
Jul 3, 2008Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING SOUTHWEST ROOM 2 STY APT 2F ER1 40992. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 24, 1999Class C - Lead Paint
REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT NORTH WALL BATHROOM 2 STY APT 2F KONEFAL 972 1101 ER1 40992. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 24, 1999Class C
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 | — | $2,375 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,700 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,800 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,000 | — |
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
R B FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
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 49 open HPD violations on record, including 7 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- 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 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 3449 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Kensington is about $2,700/month for a one-bedroom.