81 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04179-0007Map
Owner of record: Abm Dev NY LLC
81 Forbell Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Abm Dev NY LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 22, 2026. 11 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 34
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 · 12
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub with porcelain paint. in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doors at the closet in the private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash of the windows throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Feb 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 1997
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Illegal occupancy: occurring the cellar at front contrary to that allowed by dept of building. cellar occupied as living quarters bed and three piece bathroom remedy: discontinue the illegal occupancy immediate
Aug 1, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted construction of partition wall and bathroom at front of cellar. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove the walls and bathroom.
Aug 1, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,006 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4179 / 7
- Assessed value
- $68,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822888, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 81 Forbell Street
Who owns 81 Forbell Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abm Dev NY LLC.
Does 81 Forbell Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 81 Forbell 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 81 Forbell Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 81 Forbell Street?
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.