237 Kent Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02378-0001Map

237 Kent Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1954 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 235-237 Kent Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024.

HPD violations: 6
DOB violations: 7
ECB violations: 11
HPD complaints: 3

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Apr 10, 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 · 6

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.
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 30, 2019
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

DOB building violations · 7

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 18, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 18, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 7, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

Class - 2
Work w/o permit atoi observed wooden raised deck aprx20'x20'&21"h covered w/20'x20' canopy aprx13'h erected in rearyd@exp3&attached to existing bldg@grndfl level of restaurant to provide seating for customers.n
Dec 21, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35091105k issued on 3/19/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. work does not conform to construct
Jul 9, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35091106m issued on 3/19/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to safeguard persons & pro
Jul 9, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm'nrs order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob for nov 35091105k issued on 3/19/14 & 35091106m issued on 3/19/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:file a cert.of correcti
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const. documents and/or approved amendments.note:docs state for appl #340108662 is to remove interior non-load bearing walls;now scope of work is exceeded w/excavation of 3 sep
Mar 19, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons and prop affected by const ops.for appl #340108662 excavation work note:3 separate holes in 3 separate locations each approx 4'w x 7'd,made & left exposed;no fall protection provid
Mar 19, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls. at time of inspection noted exterior cracks and brickwork separation along facade. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Feb 6, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366. noted:1 sty bldg whereas a 2nd flr created a class 'a' apt w/3 bedroom
Aug 13, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit: 2nd flr created w/class a apt. consisting of 3 bedrm, kitchen area & bathrm w/3 pcs. 1st flr rear arranged as meeting rm w/a dj booth.front section of 1st flr has a studio area,bathrm &living
Aug 13, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c/o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2. noted: 7 sty bldg w/2nd flr created which has partition work creating 3 bedrooms, full kitchen, bathroom. remedy: obtain a valid c/o
Aug 13, 2013
Resolve

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Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. noted premises w/2nd flr created w/occupancy of a class "a" apt having 4-bedrms, full kitchen, bathrm. contrary to c of o which is dated july
Aug 13, 2013
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 22, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jul 14, 2026	$16,400,000	Rentals - 4-10 unit	7

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built: 1954
Floors: 4
Residential units: 6
Building area: 6,798 ft²
Lot area: 2,625 ft²
Zoning: M1-2/R6B
Community board: 301
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 2378 / 1
Assessed value: $2,223,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #386582, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 237 Kent Avenue

Who owns 237 Kent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 235-237 Kent Owner LLC.

Does 237 Kent Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 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 237 Kent Avenue built?

City records list 1954 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 Kent Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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