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840 Kent Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01897-0038Map

Owner of record: Bensonhurst Mgmt INC.

840 Kent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bensonhurst Mgmt INC.. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 45

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 10, 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.

    Apr 10, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd wood tread from bottom at cellar

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2021

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd wood tread from bottom at cellar

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt 2 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 3rd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. fire door leading to cellar from 1st story public hall

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 3rd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material .. multiple paint cans next to boiler at cellar

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at cellar

    Jun 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts required.

    May 9, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watts

    Jan 8, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Construction other optional

    Rear yard must be vacated due to excavation at adjacent property at 838 kent avenue, which poses a risk for collapse and life safety risk for occupants and neighboring properties.

    Feb 9, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 17, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Jan 17, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 14, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permits. note: at rear of property a steel structure approx 20' high, 50' long and 20' wide is still in progress almost doubling in size, ignoring previous stop work orders#111400c03em04 & 112900c03em02. stop all work! remedy: obtain all necessary permits for welding for zoning resolution for structural stability before

    Dec 4, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit. note: at rear of property a steel structure approx 10' high, 50' long and 20' wide has been installed stop all construction work..remedy: obtain all necessary permits for welding and construction. provide engneer's report for structural stability, contact d.o.b. before returning to work

    Nov 29, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Nov 14, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit. work noted: at rear of premises 10 holes excava- ted approx 3'x 3'x 4' deep & approx 8' o.c. apart. 6 holes have a ver- ical "i beam 10' high suspended by welded 1"x 1" horizontal tracks in preparation for concrete footings to be poured into excavated holes remedy: stop all work immediately. obtain all necesary permits

    Oct 14, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 19, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: remove plaster and stripping from w all at all floors. (2) remove fire stop ceiling and floors at all stor ies. (3) north side of building has temporary shoring supported by 3"x 8" x 24ft long. stop all work make site safe

    May 17, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
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  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Feb 18, 1998

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 7, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted:having constructed a 2 story extension with sender blocks and stucco cement work approx 25ft long x 20ft wide and 20ft high at rear of existing structure alson fence at rear yard asj

    Oct 6, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans non conforming work noted:permit#301473108 filed for minor renovation and plumbing job in apartment at time of inspection 2 story extension constructed at rear of existin

    Oct 6, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defects is a accumulation of constructiondebris at rear yard also fence at rear yard cut and removed from adja cent lot 842 kent ave.remedy:maintain building removed debris from rea

    Oct 6, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records.noted:dob records indicates bldg under ub#3002/98 and ub 3016/98.observed occupancy at 2nd and 3rd story contrary to bldg dept records.remedy:disc

    Jan 17, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects is:no fire protrection over boiler at cellar.remedy:maintain building.

    Jan 17, 2001 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit.note:at rear of property a steel structure approximately 20'high 50'long and 20'wide is still in progress almost doubling in size ignoring previous stop work oders #111400c03em04 and 112900c

    Dec 4, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.note:at rear of preperty a steel sturcture approximately 10'high 50'long and 20'wide has been installed.stop all construction work.rem:obtain all necessary permit for welding and construdt

    Nov 29, 2000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without permit. work noted: at rear of premises 10-holes excavated approximately 3'x3'x4'deep and approx. 8'o.c. apart. note:6 of holeshave a verice6x6" ibemas 10'high sespended by welded 1"x1"horizontal t

    Nov 14, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: garage of approx. 12'x20' is in danger of collasping:note the structure is leaning about 20 degrees. front door is missing. remedy: maintain the garage or structure.

    Nov 14, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted:remove plaster and stripping from wall at all fls. (2) remove fire stop ceiling and fls. at all stories (3) no. side of bldg. has temporary sharing supported by 3"x8" 24"ft long.

    May 17, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Window guards

    Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
1,980 ft²
Lot area
2,508 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1897 / 38
Assessed value
$163,980
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #378895, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 840 Kent Avenue

Who owns 840 Kent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bensonhurst Mgmt INC..

Does 840 Kent Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 840 Kent Avenue 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 840 Kent Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 840 Kent Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.