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187 Kent Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02357-7505Map

Owner of record: Kent House Owner LLC

187 Kent Avenue is a condominium built in 2018 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 96 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Kent House Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on July 30, 2025. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jul 30, 2025

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
29
About 30% of the building's 96 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 · 42

  • B

    Provide security in the event of power outage by means of an acceptable heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story, section ''50''

    Jul 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story, section ''50''

    Jul 30, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 705, 7th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 705

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by mean of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnatic locking device installed at the building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing located at apt 314, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 314

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing located at apt 314, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 314

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnetic locking devices installed at building rear entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnetic locking devices installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 314, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 314

    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.

    Nov 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide anuncapble heavy duty lock and latch set install at the rear entrance of the building at public hall

    Jun 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromatic magnectic locking device install at the building rear entrance door at public hall

    Jun 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide accepble heavy duty lock and latch set install at the building front entrance door at public hall

    Jun 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromatic magnectic locking device install at the front building entrance door at public hall

    Jun 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    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.

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Mar 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 312, 3rd story, 8th apartment from south at west

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 312

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 7, 2021

    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 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 314, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 314

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 20, 2020

    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

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the compactor closet at west at public hall, 5th story, section at west

    Sep 20, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 5, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 40000062138n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to submit the required parking structure initial observation report for an existing parking structure or a periodic inspection of a parking structure(pips) report documenting the conditions of psid#b000

    Oct 1, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted at apt. #505 having been converted/occupied as 2 sro units with key locking devices for every bedroom. remedy: restore to prior legal c

    Feb 5, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc1018.1(2008), bc1021.1(2014), bc1006.3(2022) and 27-366 for sro units at apartment #506. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 5, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.28 failure to provide the required fire alarm system for sro units at apartment #506. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Feb 5, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Noted at north facing facade (north 3 st) above ground level parking garage, installed an illuminated business accessory blade sign. size approx. 2ftx5ft, sign copy reads "parking" white text/black background w

    Jul 18, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. at the time of inspection, the temporary c of o #321504555-01 has been expired on 06/22/2023., obtain a valid certificate of occupancy

    Jun 23, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved const doc and/or approved amendmentsnote:@time of inspection i observed supported scaffold on all exposures and court yard built contray to plan. scaffold frames are cut or

    Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Side walk shed not build to code specification,noted:@time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed vertical member install within cross walk access curb cut out.rem:comply with code/do not block cross walk acces

    Mar 20, 2019 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work after hours w/o a variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5. at time of inspection of a 7 story building i obsered worker doing work on supported pipe scaffold at exp2 at apprx 5th sty level. based on bis

    Mar 16, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all public and property affected by construction operation and institute and maintain safety measures.note:at the time of my inspection of a 7 story building at roof level construction work

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3314.5.5.platform tieown.note:at the time of my inspection of a 7 story building at roof level construction work in progress.i observed masonry operation on supported pipe scaffold ongoing i also observed pla

    Jan 8, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible materials and equipment.at time of inspection observed an construction site with formaronk and rebar on progr ess,during inspection noted on the 2nd level (titers) was combustible

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 505

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 505

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 505

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 505

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 505

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 514

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 514

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
2018
Floors
7
Residential units
96
Building area
139,346 ft²
Lot area
23,218 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2357 / 7505
Assessed value
$18,437,849
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389263, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 187 Kent Avenue

Who owns 187 Kent Avenue?

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

Does 187 Kent Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 187 Kent Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 96 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 187 Kent Avenue built?

City records list 2018 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 187 Kent Avenue?

It has 96 residential units and 98 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.