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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

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 20, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 76

  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at celler at boiler room

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials, bycicles, baby strollers at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening at gate at the building driveway is padlocked at the building front. yard

    Sep 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.