243 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04229-0003Map
Owner of record: Das, Uttom Kumar
243 Fountain Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Das, Uttom Kumar. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on January 10, 2017. 30 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 36
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1
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.
Jul 8, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and garbage . at cellar
Jul 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sewer line . at cellar
Jul 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of raw sewage in front of building
May 25, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance west wall window lower window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at front yard
May 10, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance upper and lower window sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
May 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls, ceilings, and trim thru- out in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 10, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ...missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection ..waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for electrical switch....east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 19, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32 1/2 sq.ft. to room having a window opening directly to street or yard ... in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper sash east 2nd window in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue unlawful use of kitchen for sleeping purposes (bed for sleep) in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of patio glsss doors at north wall to 1st public hall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide fire rated door at north wall to 1st story public hall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior winodw frames at building front exterior wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/ or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work .. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the basement at fire tower
Mar 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Feb 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 24, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in nov#35161349h issued on 12/4/15 & to file a c of c pursuant 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01. remedy: comply w/code.
Jun 11, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35137522m issuedon 12/4/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcn 102-01. remedy: comply w/code.
Jun 11, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: found approx 3in deep stagnant water in cellar level,spalling of mortar under 1st fl stairs. remedy: repair defects forthwith & maintain bldg.
Apr 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or bldg dept records. noted: accessory use basement being occupied as an sro by one tenant contrary to dept records which states parking garage(c of o #66471)for one
Dec 4, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: premises is a 2 family dwelling in which cellar had one room erected floor to ceiling partition work & electrical work done w/o 1st obtaining plans permits or approvals. remedy: obtain
Dec 4, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: no required secondary means of egress for cellar level sleeping room. vacate sleeping room in cellar. remedy: maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.
Dec 4, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a c/c w/dob pursuant to 28-204 for vio 35013920n. remedy: file c/c.
Nov 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. note: at front of bldg mortar joints are missing, in brick stairs and bricks are loose and missing.also section of brick fence @ front collapsed. remedy:maintain
Sep 1, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. note: at front of bldg basement garage door removedand a full height wall w/a window erected. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 1, 2013 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
May 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 14, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2016 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 10, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4229 / 3
- Assessed value
- $35,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 243 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 243 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Das, Uttom Kumar.
Does 243 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 243 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 243 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 243 Fountain Avenue?
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.