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181 Forbell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04206-0015Map

Owner of record: Rahman, Mohammed

181 Forbell Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rahman, Mohammed. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 1 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 3, 2024

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 · 16

  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of class a apartment illegally converted and being used as a commercial office space at 1st story , 1st story

    Aug 10, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin and cabinet to wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance of lower sash at window in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder,key operated lock at metal gate next to front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 29, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Feb 6, 2010 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings intends to revoke the permit and approvals issued in connection to job #321707916 due to the revocation of t he master plumber's license #9646. all plumbing work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately

    Dec 31, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted entire left side of bldg entry masonry stairs cracked & bricks dislodged this is not only structural damage but it also presents a tripping hazard rem: re

    Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted exit door at head of stairs from bsmt to 1fl nailed shut rem: remove obstruction

    Jul 5, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34881816r issued 11.12.10 for construction, plumbing work etc done w/o a permit.

    Apr 4, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.note:cellar converted into class a apt w/ 1 bedroom.3pc bathroom w/ bathtub & kitchen w/ electrical stove.cellar oc

    Nov 28, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.note:interior partition wall erected @ cellar creating 1 bedroom & 1pc bathroom.kitchen w/ plumbing fixture water pipes work completed for kitchen & bathroom.interior staircase btwn cellar & 1 f

    Nov 28, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. stair between cellar & 1st floor blocked up 2x3 wood & ply wood installed at top of stairs at 1st obstructing access staircase. rem:remove obstruction.

    Nov 28, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 28, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 30, 2011 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 12, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
1,760 ft²
Lot area
2,010 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4206 / 15
Assessed value
$52,620
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #822989, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 181 Forbell Street

Who owns 181 Forbell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rahman, Mohammed.

Does 181 Forbell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 181 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 181 Forbell Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 181 Forbell Street?

It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.