198 Johnson Avenue
198 Johnson Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has 5 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (77/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 82 units · Built 1981
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 77/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 7 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
Fewer open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (5 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 7 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
5 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 2 class B, 1 class A. 7 issued in the last 12 months. 15 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2017-05-30. Newest violation issued 2026-07-06.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 79 days from issue to close for the 5 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 1st floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 1B), issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19044882
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2026-01-26. HPD violation 18594765
- Class B: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH , SECTION ''BLDG. #203'' (apt 2A), issued 2017-05-30. HPD violation 11802007
- Class B: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 2nd floor. REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''BLDG. #203'' (apt 2A), issued 2017-05-30. HPD violation 11802017
- Class A: Door, lock or intercom defect, 2nd floor. REFIT CLOSET DOOR IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''BLDG. #203'' (apt 2A), issued 2017-05-30. HPD violation 11801999
311 housing complaints
8 in the last 12 months, 41 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (7), Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 20 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: LINDSAY BUSHWICK ASSOCIATES. Head officer: ABRAM SHNAY. Managing agent: AMS REALTY COMPANY LLC. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 0 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 20, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3030720001, HPD building ID 807808. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Montrose Av (L), 2 min walk
- Grand St (L), 8 min walk
- Morgan Av (L), 8 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 5 open (2 class C, 2 class B, 1 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −9 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 8 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.