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238 Fountain Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04228-0031Map

Owner of record: Mendez Echeverria, Kleber Anibal

238 Fountain Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mendez Echeverria, Kleber Anibal. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 6 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 46

  • A

    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
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration : suspended ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the front entrance to the building , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the vestibule to the public hall , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at .. , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box : missing , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the top and bottom of the stair leading to the cellar

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors exiting from the rear of the cellar to the rear yard

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the boiler room at the cellar

    Aug 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    May 1, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass front entrance door 1 sty.

    May 1, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 2 sty public hall.

    May 1, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code 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 all apt entrance doors all stys.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar front.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at front entrance to building.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling 2nd sty public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters 1st to 2nd sty public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration so w 1 sty p h cord with plwd panlng seling up frt ent dr to apt we cord also.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling cellar front.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceilings vestibule & 1 sty public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood panels installed walls 2 sty public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling basement public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 2 varela. located at apt 2

    May 28, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stys public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of telephone wire 2 sty apt fire escape drop ladder rear.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at 2 sty public hall.

    May 28, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,640 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4228 / 31
Assessed value
$61,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357862, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.

Questions about 238 Fountain Avenue

Who owns 238 Fountain Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mendez Echeverria, Kleber Anibal.

Does 238 Fountain Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 238 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 238 Fountain Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 238 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.