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
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 · 16
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 1, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 17, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.