289 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04247-0008Map
Owner of record: 289 Fountain Equities LLC
289 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 289 Fountain Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on February 20, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 68
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at celler at boiler room
Feb 20, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at east in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials, bycicles, baby strollers at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balamce for upper nad lower sasch glass window in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 4, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 4, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotten wood in base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 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.
Mar 22, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a hasp and eye capable of being lock at the gate at the building front yard
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at gate at the building driveway is padlocked at the building front. yard
Sep 10, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - 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 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Feb 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Windows
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 3F
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 / 8
- Assessed value
- $360,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359249, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 289 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 289 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 289 Fountain Equities LLC.
Does 289 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 289 Fountain Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 289 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 289 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.