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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 5, 2026
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 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - 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 10, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Nov 4, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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 public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 10, 2016
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Oct 21, 1998
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.