190 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04205-0031Map
Owner of record: Sheikh, Helal Abu
190 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 Sheikh, Helal Abu. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 13
- 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at gas range at kitchen at cellar
Apr 28, 2025
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar
Apr 28, 2025
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at shower stall at bathroom at cellar
Apr 28, 2025
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ventilation fan at ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash at 2nd window from south at west wall at 2nd room from north, 2nd story, apartment
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electric outlet fixture at north wall at kitchen, 2nd story, apartment
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at 2nd room from north, 2nd story, apartment
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at 2nd window from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Stop all work make site safe contact dob
May 24, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Work without a permit (plumbing). gas piping has been installed illegally at cellar level of property to supply gas stoves in cellar level illegal apt #'s 1 and 2. no permit on file for gas piping for cooking e
Jun 14, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit (electrical). all electrical work performed to create (2) illegal dwelling units at cellar of property done without obtaining dob electrical permit. noted approx (10) light switches, (16)
Jun 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit (general construction). approx 100 linear feet of 8'-0' tall interior non-load bearing, full height partitions erected in cellar of property to create (2) illegal dwelling units. no permit
Jun 14, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Residence converted and occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families - legal 2 fam converted to 4 fam. cellar of property has been illegally converted with (2) dwelling units cre
Jun 14, 2025 · Penalty $50,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apa rtment at cellar. rooms used for living. gas range and shower stall pr
Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to sign contract job#301987964-a1. remedy: provide contractor signature.
Jun 30, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2013 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,668 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,834 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4205 / 31
- Assessed value
- $48,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824703, last renewed Nov 5, 2024.
Questions about 190 Forbell Street
Who owns 190 Forbell Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sheikh, Helal Abu.
Does 190 Forbell Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 190 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 190 Forbell Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 190 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.