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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 22, 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 · 12

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.