50 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04154-0068Map
Owner of record: Caton, Sherwin
50 Fountain Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Caton, Sherwin. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 14 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 18
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of water for the wet sprinkler and/or standpipe system at bathroom faucet in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2018
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.
Jan 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line of kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 31, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 24, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Nov 7, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Nov 7, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Mold
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Mold
Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 6, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,512 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4154 / 68
- Assessed value
- $36,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #817839, last renewed Nov 19, 2019.
Questions about 50 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 50 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Caton, Sherwin.
Does 50 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 50 Fountain 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 50 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 50 Fountain Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.