957 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01926-0009Map
Owner of record: Kent Ave Gardens LLC
957 Kent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1987 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kent Ave Gardens LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 29, 2024. 1 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 34
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 20
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective upper and lower hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - 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 - 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jul 30, 2023
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Nov 5, 2011
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect fire damaged at ceiling joist in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 required.
Dec 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
1704.1.1 failure to file a special statement of insp of responsibilityprior to permit issuance and prior to start of work noted:dept of bldgrecords indicate no tr-1's on file for masonry ,fire blocking & progre
Oct 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved const docs or plans.noted:app 320995991exp 08/13/15 at.1st fl level wood floor joists have been replaced with new ones.observed no fire-cuts on new floor joists.replacement of
Oct 29, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior wall note basemnet entrace metal door fr ame is rotten and bulging front step brick walls is loose crack and missing mortar joints and section of bricks also north side mortar joint
Jun 7, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted at rear north side ofbuilding at parapet brick are missing mortar from joint line brick ap pear to be loose remedy:maintain exterior wall
Jun 2, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 1234
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 22, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1987
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,683 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,381 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1926 / 9
- Assessed value
- $547,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349865, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 957 Kent Avenue
Who owns 957 Kent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kent Ave Gardens LLC.
Does 957 Kent Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 957 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 957 Kent Avenue built?
City records list 1987 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 957 Kent Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.