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139 Forbell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04185-0014Map

Owner of record: Mazumder, Namd

139 Forbell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mazumder, Namd. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 18 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 30

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at lobby, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at lobby, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at lobby, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin waseline in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    Aug 12, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box no there at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors . . . in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures duplex outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall 2nd sty at public hall

    Jul 13, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door padlocked 1 sty public hall

    Jun 14, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 7, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 9, 2010 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1905
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,024 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4185 / 14
Assessed value
$64,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357196, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 139 Forbell Street

Who owns 139 Forbell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mazumder, Namd.

Does 139 Forbell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 139 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 139 Forbell Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 139 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.