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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 29, 2024

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 · 20

  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 30, 2023

    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

    Jul 30, 2023

    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.

    Jul 30, 2023

    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

    Jul 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Nov 5, 2011

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 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

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

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.