114 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04184-0040Map
Owner of record: Misir, Sham
114 Forbell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Misir, Sham. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 13
- 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective closet door knob 1st closet from north at east in the foyer located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - 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) east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - 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) 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Defect letter issued
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation closed - 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) west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Occupany contrary to dob records. illegal occupany noted: created class "a'" apt. at cellar. front section, w/ bedroom ( bed, dresser etc) bathroom ( toilet, sink, shower), kitchen ( stove, sink) living room ar
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35032305p issued 9/11/13 for installing bathroom, kitchen etc w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/ commissioner's order
Mar 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to dob records. noted: illegal class'a' apt at basement ffront now occupied contrary to dob records. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 20, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain illegal hardware: as per: bc 1008.1.8 & 27-371(j) note: rear exit from occupied basement has a padlock on door on egressside. remedy: remove illegal hardware.
Nov 20, 2013 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob's records. noted: cellar observed w/1 class'a' apt w/3pc bath & full kitchen/living rm area w/gas stove & bdrm. remedy: obtain all necessary permits to restore premises
Sep 11, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: installation of water,waste,gas & electrical lines & partitions to create a class'a' apt in cellar. remedy: obtain permits to restore premises to prior legal condition.
Sep 11, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt BACKPV
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BASE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,036 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,867 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4184 / 40
- Assessed value
- $64,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824303, last renewed Nov 9, 2023.
Questions about 114 Forbell Street
Who owns 114 Forbell Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Misir, Sham.
Does 114 Forbell Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 114 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 114 Forbell Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 114 Forbell 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.