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280 Fountain Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04246-0033Map

Owner of record: 280 Fountain Avenue LLC

280 Fountain Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 280 Fountain Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
67
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
164

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 67

  • 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
  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    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 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
  • 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
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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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Sep 18, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection to toilet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 18, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 2 ballusters at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door knob in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 18, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 18, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Sep 18, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bed and mattress stored at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 29, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 plumbing fixtures namely, sink, bathtub, and watercloset installed at cellar

    Apr 29, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 sheetrock/plasterboard walls and wood studs erected floor to ceiling creating rooms at cellar

    Apr 29, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap front at cellar

    Apr 29, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceilings throughout, in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of mold and mildew, at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd living room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of mold and mildew at all walls and ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over all ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls, in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color collapsed, and hanging plaster ceiling, in the 1st bedroom from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 28, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold & meldew at west & north walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble nosing at vestibule stairs at public hall

    Dec 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold & meldew at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold & meldew at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Dec 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Dec 6, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Nov 22, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Nov 22, 2003 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder 2nd sty at public hall

    Nov 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ..... , cellar

    Nov 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and ceramic tile platform vestibule to 1st sty at public hall

    Nov 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections ..... , cellar

    Nov 14, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 14, 2003 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Nov 8, 2003 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than legally approved # of families. dept records indicate premises legally approved for 3 families,premises now converted to 4 families. noted at cellar

    May 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at cellar level created w/full height partitions 6 rooms,installed water & waste lines for 3pc bath(shower,bowl,sink/residential sink at kitchen. installed gas line for gas stove at

    May 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 50c 32a 50d 38 50e 50a 50f 50b 50g 19b 50a-boiler room door missing 50b-holes in boiler room walls & ceiling need to be repaired 50c-no back flow preventer on feed water line 50d feed water line must not fe

    Aug 6, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 15, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 25, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 31, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 31, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Aug 31, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 3, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Apr 12, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 12, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2004 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 16, 2004 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 1/F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1/F

    Close

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
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,780 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4246 / 33
Assessed value
$68,640
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358223, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.

Questions about 280 Fountain Avenue

Who owns 280 Fountain Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 280 Fountain Avenue LLC.

Does 280 Fountain Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.

Is 280 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 280 Fountain Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 280 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.