226 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04228-0025Map
Owner of record: Rahaman, Mahabubur
226 Fountain Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rahaman, Mahabubur. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 105
- 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 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 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 10, 2024
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide with fireproof self-closing door and assembly in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening (slide bolt with padlockable eye) at bulkhhead door, entrance leading to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the building rear stack at fire escape
Feb 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing lower guide stop bracket at building rear stack at fire escape
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied
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- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing south brace at gooseneck ladder at roof at fire escape
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Provide with fireproof self-closing door and assembly in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Provide with fireproof self-closing door and assembly in the building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed on fire escape window in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on room door leading to fire escape window in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture (bed) bloking fire escape window in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on room door leading to fire escape window in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide fire proof and self closing door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximun allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ( dropladder out of guide ) at building rear stack at fire escape
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead entrance leading to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 7, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approxiamtely 1sqft) ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 5th room from east, the 3rd room from east at south, the kitchenette , the 2nd room from east, the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet cover, at south wall, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft) in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 1sqft) in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14189204 issued 08-apr-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floopr tiles in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to roo with fire escape in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials sheerock at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of the storage of 6 steel barbell weights , push cart , and 6'-0'' steel pipe x0'-4'' diameter, at stair leading to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approxiamtely 1sqft) ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14189203 issued 08-apr-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- General
Mailbox
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4228 / 25
- Assessed value
- $64,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325360, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 226 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 226 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rahaman, Mahabubur.
Does 226 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 226 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 226 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 226 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.