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944 Kent Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01925-0039Map

Owner of record: 944 Kent LLC

944 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 944 Kent LLC. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
134

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance on lower sash at 3rd window from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread at 1st and 2nd from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 30, 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.

    Nov 4, 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Dec 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Dec 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 4F

    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.

    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

    Jul 13, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tank, at the water closet, installed too close to the north wall, hindering the operation of the flush handle. in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of the lower and upper sashes at west 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of the lower and upper sashes at west 2 window in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of the upper sash at east 1 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance of the lower sash at east 2 window, in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at the steam riser at south west in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling of the public hall stair bulkhead at roof

    Apr 13, 2017

    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.

    Nov 10, 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2009

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at bulging ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 23, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile and concrete floor in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story

    May 11, 2004 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective woood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Jun 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 4 sty south apt 4l. located at apt 4l

    Oct 21, 1998 · Apt 4L

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 21, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the missing estucheon heat riser plates thruout 1 sty north apt 1r. , section '' ''

    Oct 21, 1998 · Apt 1R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile bathroom floor 4th sty north apt 4r , section '' ''

    Aug 18, 1998 · Apt 4R

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 24

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 9, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. noted: complete gut re-hab of apt 3r, on 3rd fl north. all existing partitions for rooms, kitchen & bathroom demolish all plaster finished wassl & ceilings removed. new bathroom & kitchen with new metal framing for walls & drop ceiling thru-out, new plumbing & electrical; remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore to prior

    Jun 7, 2001

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 15, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 15, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 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 · 7

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.on 09/18/17 approx 4:45pm i observed newly installed gas piping and fittings in the cellar and the fourth floor for apt 4r.all work done without filing for proper permits.partial swo poste

    Sep 18, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.on 9/18/17 @approx 4:45pm i observed newly installed gas piping and fittings in the cellar and on the 4th floor for apt 4r.all work was done without proper

    Sep 18, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect noted: apt 1l ketchen fceling is louse hanging and rearly to colloyed froin mation change. remedy: maintain building.

    Dec 17, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safely and properly removed materials debris from construction site. noted: construction debris from demolition in apt 3r at 3rd floor are being stored at rear section of cellar in an occupied dwell

    Jul 9, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.noted:complete gut re-habilitation of apt #3r 3rd fl.north all existing partitions for rooms, kitchen & bathroom demolished all plaster finnished walls & ceiling removed new bathrm & kitch

    Jun 7, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior buildingwall defects are at 3rd flr front window head keystone cap missing forming opening above witson remedy repair replace defective facade.

    Apr 15, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects are at front 3rd fl facade window heads at 3rd for 2 two keyston caps missing forming opening above windows. remedy repair defective facade.

    Apr 15, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 26, 2010 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2008 · Apt 3L

    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 (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 / 39
Assessed value
$845,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343060, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 944 Kent Avenue

Who owns 944 Kent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 944 Kent LLC.

Does 944 Kent Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 944 Kent Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 944 Kent Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 944 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.