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223 Kent Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02378-0008Map

Owner of record: Fritz Hokel Corp.

223 Kent Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fritz Hokel Corp.. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2026

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 · 58

  • 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.

    May 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2025

    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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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 29, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 4, 2019

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 25, 2018

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at south

    Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks and cement mortar at north and west exterior wall at base , 1st story

    Nov 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar west

    Nov 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at cellar west

    Nov 30, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 19, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition artist's studio use for sleeping purpose contrary to certificate of occupancy at first story at south aka 1a

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling ... in the boiler room located at cellar

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... in the boiler room located at cellar

    May 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective window glass pane lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 1A

    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 23, 2016

    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 10, 2016

    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.

    Oct 19, 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.

    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.

    Mar 2, 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 sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 25, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Apr 25, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 30

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Matters not provided for. there is a lack of proper documentation for the work performed under appl # 320123362 & 320041281 and non- conformity with the construction documents already submitted. rem: the owner is required to perform peer review of all construction document and work performed includ all probe results and calculations

    Sep 27, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 16, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 2, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Aka 49-48 north 1st street

    Feb 25, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted on 3rd,2nd,and 1st floors means of egress to street(north 1 street)is partially obstructed by bicycles,shoe rack,skateboard and other items creating a hazar

    Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted at the time of inspection on exp1 north 1 street,there was an ac unit installed onthe 2nd floor directly above the building entry(apt1b)without brackets

    Aug 8, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes c of o #320123362 indicates premises legally approved multidwelling class a now at 3rd floor left side apt. converted/occupied as t

    Dec 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8 failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide fire alarm system for transient occupied building. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, failure to provide number of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient occupied bldg. rem: discontinue illegally occupancy.

    Dec 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner,lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954.1 for transient occupied bldg. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954.1 for transient occupied building. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner, failure to provide fire alarm system for transient occupied bldg. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Dec 9, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 & 27366 for transient occupied building. rem: discontinue illegal occupa

    Dec 9, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residential purposes c of o# 320123362 indicates premises legally approved multi-dwelling class 'a' new @ 3rd flr left side apt. converted/occupied as

    Dec 9, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    An unlawful act.failure to correct & certify an order of the comm's.failed to correct & certify ecb#35227228k issued on 5/10/17 for failure to provide an effective grounding system for the entire bldg.nbi no gr

    Jul 19, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records,dob records shows premises as a(3)family dwelling w/an artists studio on the 1st flr.@ th e 1st fl,known as 1a,bedroom furniture arranged for use as occupied sp

    May 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical system there is no ground wire from the water main to the main electrical serve for the entire building also without any grounding of the service can be very dangerous.rem:provide g

    May 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Department fo ftransporation pernit for street closing not posted 30yd car being store on 10st side of bldg without dot permit remedy obtain nec essary permit

    Apr 20, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failuer to provide 24 hrs notice prior ti the commoncement of demolition operations roof removed prior to this inspection remedy provide 24 hr notic

    Apr 20, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit in that the roof has been demolished without first obtaining necessary permits remedy stop all demolition work obtain necessary permit request a reinspection by th edepartment

    Apr 20, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to remove all glass prior to the commencement of demolition operations stop all work order remedy remove all glass

    Apr 20, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No fence around sidewalk shed to seal debris from coming onto sidewalk remedy provide fence immeditely

    Apr 20, 1999 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No contractors sign on site remedy provice contractors as per code

    Apr 20, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: 1) internal collapse of floors 1 and 2at rear. 2) roof at front is open, and rafters are heavily charred androtted. 3) south bearing brick wall has collapsed at 2nd & 3rd story,

    Mar 18, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 10, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 10, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2007 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2007 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 2, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
3,435 ft²
Lot area
2,778 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2378 / 8
Assessed value
$1,135,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324677, last renewed Jan 9, 2018.

Questions about 223 Kent Avenue

Who owns 223 Kent Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fritz Hokel Corp..

Does 223 Kent Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 223 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 223 Kent Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 223 Kent Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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