Violations at 265 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208 · BBL 3-04243-0001 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
14 DOB violations, newest first.
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 98 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at (1st fl)exits 3/4 and 5/6, auditorium doors are in disrepair/not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manners. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at (2nd fl)gym (1st fl)cafeteria, auditorium not working when t
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at(4th and 3rd floors) installed/hanging non-fire retardent decorations to ceilings throughout various areas/hallways. remedy: comply with code.
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35721264l. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at (roof)bulkhead/stair c/d facade with vertical cracksthroughout various areas/ remedy: repair and/or replace.
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide power for emergency exit lighting emergency light over front of class room new install not working when tested, unit 20 5th floor, new holding area in gym light broken hanging. remedy: provid
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 open hile in oil tank room and other room in cellar level thatneed to be fire stopped. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. crack of facadearound school and on roof crack in walls and broken doors, bolts missing on ladders. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at cellar level near the gas meter room,there is a 6" no-hub waste line pipe that is connected to the restrooms at the 1st floor level that is activel
Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at the 5th floor stairwell it em#20,4th floor stairwell it,gymnasium,c
Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:the doors at rooms 517,girls restroom by 412 and 406 are not working properly.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35557827y noted:at 4th floor smoke door at stair c by 409,smoke by exit 10,auditorium main entrance doors,exterior doors at exit 3,4,9 and 10,the exit doors are not working properly.rem:repair/replace d
Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35557828x noted:at the main entrance to the building the firstcolumn from the left has running cracks on the backside in various areas throughout.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jan 18, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Sec. 28-301.1 misc violation-failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. unsafe storage of combustible material & equipment. as per bc3303.4.6;29-1018. noted: observed used gas powered snow blowers,lawn
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed left side of main entrance marble columns missing mortar,base of columns splintered/cracked w/crack continuing up the column. remedy: repair &
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed during inspection of roof level door detached from hinges. stair door at room 420,room 304,& auditorium entrance door not self closing due to
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissued#35380009l failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtances. notedobserved during inspection of main front steps mortar missing,steps pulling away from top landing. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue ecb#35380009l.failure to maintain building walls and or appurtenances at exposure#1 main entrance entry steps missing mortar,brick are loose missing mortar and crack also noted at electrical room wall
Jun 11, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and or appurtenances at exp1 main entrance entry steps missing mortar, bricks are loose missing mortar. rmdy: repair or replace maintain exterior building walls.
Feb 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at room 560 upper window broken open and can't close, blocked up with plywood at time of insp. rmdy: replace.
Feb 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:at inspection exterior doors throughout buildng has racked,rusted saddles and or doors jam.rem:repair and or replace.
Feb 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.re-issue #35177622x.note:at main entry steps bricks are loosing motor between jointsas also in room 560 5th flr defective window used by plywood to keep w
Feb 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:existing emergency lights are not operational when tested throughout en
Apr 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at cellar level gas meter room there is a crack in the wall with water penetration.water leakng onto plumbing insulation.
Apr 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35177622x failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at exposure #1 at building main entrance,loose bricks and mortar missing at stairs.remedy:maintain building exterior noted.
Apr 4, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: @ 4th flr smoke door next to room 410 & smoke door @ 3rd flr next to gym are racked & not self closing. rem: repair/replace door.
Apr 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712-3; 27-345. noted: @ electrical room 3, 2" hole w/ no fire stopping. rem: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Apr 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @ main entrance entry steps & bricks are loosing mortar between joints. rem: make necessary repairs.
Apr 13, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide wired vision panel glass as per 27-37(b))noted non compliant doors.308,309,310,311,312,313,419a,517,518,and 519.rem:provide wire glass panels
Jun 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35107624x. doors not self closing. stair door "c", "d" & "f" at 3rd floor & smoke corridor doors at 4th floor. remedy: repair or replace doors.
Jun 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35107626j. 27-371(b). vision panels: use of prohibited plexiglass in the following doors: 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 419a, 517, 518 & 519. remedy: provide required glass planels.
Jun 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain.entry doors to t2,t5,t6,t4,t7 are rusted to point where can not be sanded down & painted.holes in doors.
Aug 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain.@ school yard:uneven surfaces w/cracks throughout creating dips & trip haz.sink hole outside t-1&t-2 directly next to seweraccess.rem:maintain exterior play yard & walkways.
Aug 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b) reissue 35013491y use of prohibited plexi-glass @ rooms:309,310,311,312,313,408,409,410,411,412,413,414a,416,415,418,419,419a,420,508,509,510,511,512,515,516,519,520.remove required glass panels.
Aug 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Use of prohibited hardware.use of kick down steps on the following doors:rm 208,214,420,414a,507,508,509,512,514,514b,518,517,519,312.rem:remove prohibited hardware.
Aug 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing.interior main entry doors & vestible entrydoors do not self close.3rd flr stair f door racked.rem:repair of replace doors.
Aug 7, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Stair to t-7 is partially collapsed and unstable with loose hand railsentire stair moves when pulled. remedy:discontinue use of stair until rebuilt and safe.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Door at exit h @ auditorium are racked and have detached closers, door @ exit 3-racked exit 9 @ 4th flr has broken closer. rem: repair or replace doors &/or closers.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Hole in ceiling & opening @ pipe penetrations in electrical rm w/no firestopping. rem: provide fire stopping.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
At 2,4, & 5 flrs cooridors are being obstructed by storage of tables, carts, copy machines & chairs. rem: remove all obstructions.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371 (b) plexi vision panel installed on doors throughout 3rd & 4th flrs & various other locations. rem: provide required glass panels.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit lights note working in t-1,t-3,t-4,t-6,t-8,t-10,t-12 & t-13. remedy: repair/replace exit lights.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
At t-11, a t-12 broken flr tilees at entrance and sagging subflring. remedy: make necessary repairs.
Mar 4, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
@ portable schools t7 & t8 flrs are defective, leaning causing seperation of plywood rub flooring trip hazard present.rem:repair & replace w/new defective flrs.
Mar 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
@ portable schools t3,t4 & t7 emergency lighting is defective inoperable.rem:repair & replace emergency lighting
Mar 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
@ rooftop level bulkhead door pried open door is hanging off door frame hindge pockets from frame are completely destroyed bulkhead open to the elements.rem:replace w/new door & door frame (2)bulkhead rooftop l
Mar 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#34846919x @ the 5th flr rooms 511 & 516 plaster on ceiling & walls is spalling deteriorated and coming loose.rem:repair defective ceiling & walls where needed
Mar 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue#34846920n exterior foundation wall has become porous allowingwater penetration into cellar level along drew st side.rem:restore we atherproof integrity to exterior foundation wall
Mar 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc1016.2 the corridor width of the hallway is partially obstructing by tv stands cop machine tables & chairs located on the 2nd & 3rd fl lvl rem; remove obstruction
Apr 28, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34563359r interior concrete ceiling & wall is cracked on the north & east of boiler rm at cellar lvl rem: repair &/or replace concrete
Apr 28, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34743779l the plaster on the wall & ceiling is spalling located in rm 511 & 516 on the 5th fl lvl rem: repair &/or replace plaster on the wall & ceiling
Apr 28, 2010
Resolve