A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 90% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 27.5. In ZIP 11222, 66% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
34 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (32) · Sanitation Worker or Vehicle Complaint (1) · Illegal Parking (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
No
Built before 1974 (2016)
No
Six or more residential units (4)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
0 of 3 signals present. None of the common signals are present — stabilization is unlikely (though never impossible). The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
The 198 Freeman Street Condominium
Head officer
Chris Swensen
Managing agent
Daisy Management
Last registered
2026-07-02
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$442,375
$199,069
2026
$569,285
$256,178
2027
$683,142
$307,414
The city's market estimate has risen
54% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 2 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Greenpoint Av — G · 800 ft straight-line (about a 4-minute walk) · station accessibility: full Vernon Blvd-Jackson Av — 7 · 0.6 mi straight-line (about a 14-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Freeman St / McGuinness Blvd — B32 · 250 ft
Citi Bike
Green St & McGuinness Blvd · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
34 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-11-20HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2025-06-13HPD class A: (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
2025-05-15Deed — from RESLER, IAN to DESAI, RUPA K
2024-11-27HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-05-07311: Sanitation Worker or Vehicle Complaint — Spilled Garbage
2024-04-17HPD class A: (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
2023-11-21HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2023-03-31HPD class A: (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
2022
2022-11-10HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-03-10HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-03-10HPD class A: (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
2021
2021-06-05311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted More Than 2 Years Ago
2021-05-21311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-05-03311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-04-20HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2021-04-20HPD class A: (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
2021-02-23311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-02-11Mortgage satisfied — from DOUCY, PIERRE; VALLEE, MELODIE to CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
2021-02-09Mortgage satisfied — from DOUCY, PIERRE; VALLEE, MELODIE to CITIZENS BANK, N.A
2021-02-09311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-26311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021-01-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2020
2020-10-28Mortgage satisfied — from VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE; DOUCY, PIERRE to CITIZENS BANK, N.A
2020-10-22PAT — from VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE to GABLER, LISA H; PRELA, SUELA
2020-10-22PAT — from DOUCY, PIERRE to GABLER, LISA H; PRELA, SUELA
2020-10-22Mortgage $1,160,000 — from KOH, CHAU SEAN to HSBC BANK USA, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS$1,160,000
2020-10-22PAT — from KOH, CHAU SEAN to BOARD MANAGERS 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOM
2020-10-22Deed $1,450,000 — from VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE; DOUCY, PIERRE to KOH, CHAU SEAN$1,450,000
2019-12-03Mortgage satisfied — from PATEL, LEENA N to THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK; MERS
2019-11-06HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018
2018-10-29HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018-10-25311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-10-16FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018-10-16311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-08-20Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2018-08-20311: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2018-08-13311: General Construction/Plumbing — Cons - Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
2018-01-23Deed $1,360,000 — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC to BATTAT, JOSEPH$1,360,000
2018-01-23PAT — from BATTAT, JOSEPH to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE 198 FREEMAN STR
2018-01-18Sold for $1,360,000$1,360,000
2017
2017-12-12HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2017-12-04Mortgage satisfied — from 198 FREEMAN STREET, LLC to TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC
2017-12-04Mortgage satisfied — from 198 FREEMAN STREET, LLC to TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC
2017-12-04Mortgage satisfied — from 198 FREEMAN STREET, LLC to TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC
2017-12-04Mortgage satisfied — from 198 FREEMAN STREET, LLC to TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC
2017-12-01Mortgage $888,750 — from RESLER, IAN; DESAI, RUPA to RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK$888,750
2017-12-01PAT — from RESLER, IAN; DESAI, RUPA to THE 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOMINIUM
2017-12-01Mortgage $177,000 — from DESAI, RUPA; RESLER, IAN to TCF NATIONAL BANK$177,000
2017-12-01Deed $1,185,000 — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC to DESAI, RUPA; RESLER, IAN$1,185,000
2017-11-27Sold for $1,185,000$1,185,000
2017-11-16Deed $1,235,000 — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC to PATEL, LEENA NITIN$1,235,000
2017-11-16PAT — from NITIN PATEL, LEENA to MUSARSKIY, JILLIAN KATE
2017-11-16Mortgage $926,250 — from PATEL, LEENA NITIN to THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS$926,250
2017-11-16PAT — from PATEL, LEENA NITIN to THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF TEH 198 FREEMAN
2017-11-16Mortgage satisfied — from 198 FREEMAN STREET, LLC to TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING, LLC
2017-11-16Mortgage satisfied — from 198 FREEMAN STREET, LLC to TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING LLC AS AGENT FOR
2017-10-23Sold for $1,235,000$1,235,000
2017-07-18PREL — from TIDEWAY CAPITAL FUNDING LLC to 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC
2017-05-11Deed $1,410,276 — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC to VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE; DOUCY, PIERRE$1,410,276
2017-05-11PAT — from VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE; DOUCY, PIERRE to 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOMINIUM - BOARD O
2017-05-11Mortgage $1,108,000 — from DOUCY, PIERRE; VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE to CITIZENS BANK, NA$1,108,000
2017-05-11Mortgage $138,500 — from DOUCY, PIERRE; VALLEE, MELODIE-ANNE to CITIZENS BANK, NA$138,500
2017-05-05Sold for $1,410,276$1,410,276
2017-04-05CDEC — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC
2017-04-05CDEC — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC
2017-04-05MAPS — from THE 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOMINIUM
2017-04-05MAPS — from THE 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOMINIUM
2017-04-05CDEC — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC
2017-04-05CDEC — from 198 FREEMAN STREET LLC
2017-04-05MAPS — from THE 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOMINIUM
2017-04-05MAPS — from THE 198 FREEMAN STREET CONDOMINIUM
2017-03-30Certificate of occupancy Final
2016
2016-11-17FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-10-05FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-09-06FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-08-25Deed transfer (nominal price)
2016-08-02FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-06-28311: General Construction/Plumbing — Sidewalk Shed/Pipe Scafford - Inadequate Defective/None
2016-06-08FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-06-06Job filed: HEREBY FILING FOR CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION #320914436
2016-05-02Job filed: INSTALLATION OF STEEL PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. WORK TO COMPLY WITH NEW YORK CITY BUILDING CODE 2014, CHAPTER 33. NO CHANGES IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCU
2016-04-28FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-04-26311: Construction Safety Enforcement — Best - Low-Rise Tracking Complaint
2016-04-25ECB CLASS - 1 violation: NO HANDRAILS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HANDRAILS FROM 1ST FL TO CELLAR. REMEDY: PROVIDE HANDRAILS ON STAIRWALK.$1,000
2016-04-25ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE/USE LIFELINE WHILE WORKING ON SCAFFOLD. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED 2 MEN ON SCAFFOLD W/HARNESS BUT NO LIFE $1,600
2016-04-25ECB CLASS - 1 violation: SEC. 3301.7 DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR SCAFFOLD. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO DESIGN DRAWINGS FOR SCAFFOLD ERECTED AT REAR(EXP#3)SCAFFOLD WAS$500
2016-04-25ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ERECTED/INSTALLED SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD 40 FEET OR HIGHER W/O A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED SCAFFOLD W/7 TIERS AT REAR OF $1,200
2016-04-25ECB CLASS - 1 violation: NO GUARDRAILS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT REAR(EXP#3)NO GUARDRAILS OR PROTECTION OF PIT TO CELLAR CREATING A HAZARDOUS FALL$1,200
2016-04-25ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO PROVIDE APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS AT JOB SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO APPROVED PLANS ON SITE. WHE$250
2016-03-29FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-03-03FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2016-01-11311: Miscellaneous Categories — Inspection Work Order (DOB)
2016-01-06ECB CLASS - 2 violation: SEC. 3307.6.5 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION BENEATH SIDEWALK SHED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. NOTE: SIDEWALK SHED ERECTED UND$400
2015
2015-12-23FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-12-04Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC
2015-09-29FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-07-08FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-06-03FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-05-08FDNY inspection (CONSTR)
2015-03-30Job filed: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SMOKE/HEAT/CO DETECTION AND SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB #320914436. NO CHANGE IN USE/OCCUPANCY OR EGR$1,000
2014
2014-12-03311: BEST/Site Safety — Demolition Notification Received
2014-11-06Job filed: INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SMOKE/HEAT/CO DETECTION AND SPRINKLER FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB #320914436 . NO CHANGE IN USE/OCCUPANCY OR $1,000
2014-09-16Job filed: DEMOLITION OF A HOUSE- HAND DEMO REQUEST