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
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 · 67
- 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 - 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 18, 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 26, 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2023
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
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 2 ballusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 18, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bed and mattress stored at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 29, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide a proper screw cap for the cleanout of trap front at cellar
Apr 29, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble nosing at vestibule stairs at public hall
Dec 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder 2nd sty at public hall
Nov 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections ..... , cellar
Nov 14, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.