153 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04185-0008Map
Owner of record: Alam, Shabana
153 Forbell Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Alam, Shabana. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 6 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 6
- 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 - 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 28, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,983 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4185 / 8
- Assessed value
- $60,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 153 Forbell Street
Who owns 153 Forbell Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Alam, Shabana.
Does 153 Forbell Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 153 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 153 Forbell Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 153 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.