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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 13

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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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  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • C

    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

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

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.