291 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04247-0007Map
Owner of record: 291 Fountain LLC
291 Fountain Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 291 Fountain LLC. HPD has recorded 133 housing violations here, most recently on June 18, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 133
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 58
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 · 133
- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment 2r, located at 2nd story, east 1, under vacate order 260819 (posted on 6-18-2026)
Jun 18, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts unit # 1r under vacate#260810 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at walls, cealing, windows broken and plywood sealed in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiliong and walls at 1st story public hall , 1st story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide handset at the exterior of bulkhead door at roof to allow unobstructed re-entry from the roof to the public hall stairs.
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock obstructing re-entry from roof to public hall at bulkhead
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown weeds obstructing the egress from the drop ladder at north yard at fire escape
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cables running through the gooseneck ladder, at roof.
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at celing and wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane skylight at bulkhead at roof
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of obstructing tree branch going through the rungs of the drop ladder at north fire escape from 2nd balcony , 2nd story
Jun 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damame, at ceiling, walls, floors and broken windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door to building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the foyer located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Nov 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Nov 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye preventing door from self closing at door from vestibule to 1st story public hall
Jun 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect horizontal crack above 1st window from north at west exterior wall at 2nd story west exterior wall
Jun 27, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood floor panel at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 acoustical tiles at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of unsafe electric wiring at wast wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at building entrance , 1st story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead , 3rd story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal screen under sky light , 3rd story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 3rd story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire-retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 drop ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all light fixtures and eletrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: at the time of inspection, observed at exposure #3 setback, roof framing and sheathing in extreme disrepair, with huge hole open to elements creating unsaf
Apr 21, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records-hazardous. noted: cellar level occupied as a dwelling, with 2 bedrooms(with beds), kitchen (gas stove, refrigerator, sink), bathroom (shower
Sep 26, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected sheetrock partitions creating 2bedrooms, open kitchen(gas stove, sink, refrigerator) bathroom (3 pc)storage closet, utility room, boiler room. noted location: cellar level
Sep 26, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit travel path: total obstruction. drop ladder from south exposure fire escape totally obstructed by blue van parked beneath at driveway. driveway travel path to sidewalk blocked by padlocked chainlink gates
Jan 16, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to have certificate of occupancy posted or available for inspection at time of inspection remedy : provide c of o
Nov 21, 2002 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4247 / 7
- Assessed value
- $360,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330348, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 291 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 291 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 291 Fountain LLC.
Does 291 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 133 housing violations at this property.
Is 291 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 291 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 291 Fountain Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.