229 Kent Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02378-0005Map
Owner of record: Williamsburg Studios LLC
229 Kent Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Williamsburg Studios LLC. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on December 4, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 1
- 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit: remedy; stop all work obtain permit contact the dept. of buildings
Feb 3, 2010
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner; noted: observed section of the 1st floor ceiling above the bar/kitchen area is damaged and collapse from a water leak above., repair and/or replace
Dec 8, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Debris/material stored on roof with no parapet and not secured from dislodgement., maintain adequate construction housekeeping; remove/store debris in accordance with 3303.4.4
Aug 15, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Application 321806195 approved/issued on 9/30/2019 has expired as of 9/29/2020 with no sign off., conduct/file final inspection; sign off permit/renew permit.
Aug 15, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records.observed bar/restaurant "grand ferry tavern"on ground flr with seating for apprx 65 patrons, bar and table seating also ex
Sep 28, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,232 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,860 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2/R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2378 / 5
- Assessed value
- $180,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824234, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.
Questions about 229 Kent Avenue
Who owns 229 Kent Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williamsburg Studios LLC.
Does 229 Kent Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.
Is 229 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 229 Kent Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 229 Kent Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.