290 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00176-0005Map
Owner of record: Joslet Foster Corp.
290 State Street is a two-family home built in 1871 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joslet Foster Corp.. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 34 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 68
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector mssing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Sep 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry lintel over 2nd window from east at front of building , 1st story
Aug 2, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry lintel over 1st window from east at front of building , 2nd story
Aug 2, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires at west wall at entrance at boiler room
May 12, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 12, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at cellar
May 12, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall cellar app. 100 sq.ft at cellar
May 12, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ... in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lock at mail-box [for apt #3] at vestibule south wall, , 1st story
Aug 29, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sashes in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around skylight in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
May 26, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at bsmt-apt bsmt
May 26, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
May 26, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling ....... through-out
Nov 9, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in cellar
Nov 9, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water and rubbish at cellar
Nov 9, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts at front areaway
Feb 18, 2001
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 14, 2007
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 14, 2007
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 23, 2006
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 31, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 1
At time of inspection, noted bicycles, benches, shoes, boxes, a step ladder, and other obstacles, causing a hazard to residents during a fire and impeding fire fighting operations., remove obstruction
Dec 22, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
E.c.b violation issued for failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted at front of building steel stairs railing loose and broken unsafe condition., repair and or replace
Nov 13, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler in spection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.
Jan 30, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain: note: broken cracked stone lentels & mortar missing w/step cracks in brick work - on front facade. remedy: maintain & repair defects.
Nov 19, 2013 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances note: cracked window sills and lintels, spalling stone lintels and missing mortar observed on the front facade of the building. rmdy: maintain exterior bldg w
Sep 21, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:open mortar joints throughout front facade.large cracks in about 10 masonry windowsills.noted loc: front facade.note:owner denied inspector access to
Jul 9, 2013 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at front & back brick,facades,observed spoiling of mortar & step cracks approx 3/8"x2' rear windows. previous ecb violation 34986258m issued on 9-4-12. remedy: repair defects
May 16, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#3499695j issued on 11/15/12.(failure to maintain ext bldg wall) remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Mar 4, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34996951j issued on 11/15/12 for failure to maintain. rem:comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 22, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances. missing mortar, crack window sills and lintels observed at the front (#1) facade.spalling lintels also noted. remedy: repair and maintain exterior bldg wall.
Nov 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior walls & appurtenances. observed missing mortar & cracked brick as wall as cracked window headers & sills of stone or from facade three & first flr three parapet. slight bulging
Sep 4, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp 1 (front side) observed a vertical crack from the 3rd fl to basement fl, on the window line with the limestone sills broke. also observed mortar joist
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Fail maintain bldg compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar fl on the boiler room observed on the ceiling. the fire stopping to have removed approx 1'x 1'x 2/2 exposing the wood
Mar 16, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:at front w all north west side there is cracks in the masonry & lentils from 1st to 3rd fl. remedy:repair defect.
Nov 10, 2006 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building: noted: diagonal cracks in building rear exterior facade from 1st story window level to parapet level at the west corner. 2) rotten and missing fire stop ceiling at various location
Oct 28, 2005 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Pavement
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Pavement
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
May 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 11, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 8, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 12, 2006 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1871
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,815 ft²
- Zoning
- C6-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 176 / 5
- Assessed value
- $233,820
- Landmark / historic district
- INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK
HPD registration #359797, last renewed —.
Questions about 290 State Street
Who owns 290 State Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joslet Foster Corp..
Does 290 State Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 290 State Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 290 State Street built?
City records list 1871 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 290 State Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.