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240 Bergen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00387-0034Map

Owner of record: Charles A Foreste

240 Bergen Street is a two-family home built in 1855 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Charles A Foreste. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 9 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 24

  • I

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 4, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail 2 sty public hall.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolt to bracket of goose neck ladder 3 to roof at rear.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire door padlocked 3 sty apt.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling cellar at rear.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of screw jack cellar at front.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 17, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1855
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
39
Block / lot
387 / 34
Assessed value
$193,260
Landmark / historic district
Boerum Hill Historic District Extension

HPD registration #305407, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.

Questions about 240 Bergen Street

Who owns 240 Bergen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Charles A Foreste.

Does 240 Bergen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 240 Bergen 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 240 Bergen Street built?

City records list 1855 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 240 Bergen 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.