167 Forbell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04185-0001Map

167 Forbell Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Olivia M Randazzo LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2005. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 7
DOB violations: 15
ECB violations: 9
HPD complaints: 7

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 18, 2005

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 · 7

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings 2nd sty. apt. kitchen, southwest & southeast.
Nov 18, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles & boxes 1st, 2nd & 3rd stories public hall.
May 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color unkeyed ceilings, kitchen, foyer & southwest room 3rd sty. apt.
May 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 3 sty. apt.
May 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over 2nd sty. apt.
May 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle & household items 1st sty public hall
May 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak 2nd sty. apt. kitchen.
May 28, 2004
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 15

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building due to car accident
Jan 11, 2014
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed. hpd, i card records. noted: 3 story mix use building ground floor commercial space subdivided into 2 separate business, front occupied as double drinks with dining area, rear
Jan 16, 2024
Resolve
Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection in ground floor business i observed new water and waste piping for new commercial sink and hand sink. no permit on dob records to perform this work., obtain all permit
Nov 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection in ground floor business i observed illegal plastic piping on waste line for hand sink- prohibited by 701.9 of nyc pc, and illegal pl
Nov 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
I observed exposed bx cable/wire on the outside of the restaurant exposed to the elements also can be damaged and energize the metal bars, comply with ec
Nov 1, 2023 · Penalty $800
Active
Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observed inside the store/restaurant new installation of branch wiring outlets switches and outside the restaurant installation of new illuminated signs (motin an icon of growth & de
Nov 1, 2023 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Observed exterior of premises erected/installed illuminated business signage/canopy wrapping around exposures 1&4 reading "double drinks" with decals present reading "motin" also noted at exp 4, 2nd fl. level e
Aug 24, 2023
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit-business store sign that reads"supermarker" w/orangecanopy. sign wraps around store/bldg 55'x25' letters protrude about 12"out. canopy extends 3'out/off bldg. sign is 3'in height. remedy: obta
Sep 26, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defected noted: rear of building gutter water is overflowing into the rear yard of 165 forbell st. remedy:l repair andor replace.
Dec 29, 2005 · Penalty $350
Active
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. wall. defect noted: rear brick wall missing mortar in brick joints at various location. remedy: repair defect
Nov 4, 2005 · Penalty $350
Active

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 23
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 23
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 3RD
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 5,321 ft²
Lot area: 3,875 ft²
Zoning: R5
Community board: 305
Council district: 37
Block / lot: 4185 / 1
Assessed value: $315,450
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 167 Forbell Street

Who owns 167 Forbell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Olivia M Randazzo LLC.

Does 167 Forbell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 167 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 167 Forbell Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 167 Forbell Street?

It has 2 residential units and 6 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.