940 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0037Map
Owner of record: Ssherm LLC
940 Kent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ssherm LLC. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 24
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 59
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 4th story
Jun 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 9, 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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening ***lockable sliding bolt, installed at entrance door.*** in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening ***lockable sliding bolt installed at entrance doot.*** in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ***roaches.*** in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ***mice.**** in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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, 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) north wall, south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door from west at north wall, south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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, north wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2006 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Oct 16, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink 3 sty south apt 3l kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 24, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty south apt 3l martinez. , section '' ''
Jan 24, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit window upper and lower sashes 3 sty south apt 3l east room. , section '' ''
Jan 24, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty south apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jan 24, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. remove and replace with new the broken and defective bracket and leave all anchorages uncovered for inspection center & north 2 sty balcony rear er1.
May 8, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing peephole cover rear entrance 2 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
May 1, 1990 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 2 sty south apt 4 bathroom. located at apt 4
May 1, 1990 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door 2 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
May 1, 1990 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty north apt 5. located at apt 5
May 1, 1990 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall 3 sty north apt 5 private hall diaz875 3715. located at apt 5
May 1, 1990 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door 3 sty south apt 6 bathroom. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven of gas range 3 sty south apt 6 kitchen. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 3 sty south apt 6 2nd room from kitchen. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.
May 1, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys all parts.
May 1, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes front & rear all stys.
May 1, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall 3 sty north apt 5 2 room from frontms diaz 875 3436 er1. located at apt 5
May 1, 1990 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 3 room from kitchen 3 sty south apt 6 martinez no phone er1. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall 3 room froom kitchen 3 sty south apt 6 martinez no phone er1. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall 1st room from kitchen 3 sty south apt 6 martinez no phone er1. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2 room from front 3 sty south apt 6 martinez no phone er1. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 1 room from front 3 sty south apt 6 martinez no phone er1. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser 3 sty south apt 6 bathroom martinez no phone er1. located at apt 6
May 1, 1990 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 2 sty south apt 4 bathroom. located at apt 4
May 1, 1990 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2 sty south apt 4 kitchen. located at apt 4
May 1, 1990 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 25, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,872 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,285 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1925 / 37
- Assessed value
- $845,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348236, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.
Questions about 940 Kent Avenue
Who owns 940 Kent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ssherm LLC.
Does 940 Kent Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 940 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 940 Kent Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 940 Kent Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.