136 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04190-0134Map
Owner of record: Halm, Kwesi A
136 Fountain Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Halm, Kwesi A. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 9
- ANon-hazardous
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 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under permit #b00936293-s1 on 11/13/25. special inspector withdrawal
Jun 3, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm.feu obsrvd fire dmages mostly localzd on 2ndfl apt unit the wall studs,ceiling were strctrlly comprmsd.the stairs leadng to 2ndfl&3rdfl were charrd.smoke dmge&debris throughout the third floor.immediately comply with the commissioner's order #341303(051123feu30501zt)to repair under permit
Jun 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm.feu obsrvd fire dmges mostly localzd on 2ndfl apt unitthe wall studs,ceiling were strctrlly compromsd.the stairs leadng to2ndfl&3rdfl were charrd.smoke dmge&debris throughout the third floor.ownr to immed rtain nyspe to eval the ent bldg.dtrmne the strctrl stbility&prepare/ file the rpair drwngs.bldg to be repaird undr prmt strtng 5/29/23
May 11, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39085914p., file a certificate of correction
Feb 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed sprinkler heads at basement and 1st floor staircase obstructed by plastic coverage., repair and/replace
May 9, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 11, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 3, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,940 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4190 / 134
- Assessed value
- $60,180
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #383541, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 136 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 136 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Halm, Kwesi A.
Does 136 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 136 Fountain Avenue 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 136 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 136 Fountain Avenue?
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.