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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 13

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ventilation fan at ceiling at bathroom, 2nd story, apartment

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.