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205 Kent Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02551-0042Map

Owner of record: Merjave, John Adam Jr.

205 Kent Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Merjave, John Adam Jr.. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 15 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 24

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 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 27, 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 10, 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.

    Mar 23, 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    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.

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective shingles at 1st & 2n sty level bldg front.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 3rd sty apt.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 3rd sty apt.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes clothes lines 2 & 3 sty rear balconies.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective asphalt shingles rear wall 2 & 3 sty at east.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cover electrical outlet 2 sty pub hall.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out r20.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes balcony 3 sty rear r21.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood door at entrance to east court at front.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway at west.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain bottom of stair at entrance to basement front.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at french windows of porch entrance to bldg.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.03 adm code repair the broken or defective rain leader 1 sty to roof rear yard.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration entrance rear door sealed 3 sty public hall.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Mar 11, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,730 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2551 / 42
Assessed value
$195,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310329, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 205 Kent Street

Who owns 205 Kent Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merjave, John Adam Jr..

Does 205 Kent Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 205 Kent Street 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 205 Kent Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 205 Kent Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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