437 Forbell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04290-0012Map
Owner of record: Rikta, Sharmin
437 Forbell Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Rikta, Sharmin. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2014. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 117
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 · 63
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection cold water supply line at cellar east..
Dec 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Section 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 14, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 30, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall 30 square feet and 12 square feet at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
Show 40 more ↓
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2nd, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2nd, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2013 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window stool in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... west wall 6 square feet south wall 4 square feet in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling 15 square feet north wall 5 square feet west wall 4 square feet in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at window stool 2 square feet in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall 4 square feet west wall 4 square feet window stool 3 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall 30 square feet west wall 10 square feet in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread second up from bottom at stair building front
Oct 6, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north, east and west walls in closet at north east room. located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell-buzzer in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extension of wood frame garage at rear converted in to class ''a'' apartment.
Nov 5, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 18, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 18, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 29, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
May 9, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 25, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/o a permit: noted: installation of 3pcs bathroom kicthen with gas stove in the cellar remedy: conform to code obtain a permit or restore the cellar to prior legal condition
Sep 26, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 26, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.dob records(hpd #294385 active)indicates premises legally approved for a(2)family( 1st & 2nd fl)cellar accessory us
May 5, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted:@ cellar level(1)full height partitions erected subdividing cellar to create bedroom.(2)water & waste line installed for tub/shower.(3)gas line installed for stove.rem:obtain permit.
May 5, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)or appurtenances-noted defects @ said premises existing semi-attatched garage roof section collapse remaining roof section endanger or total collapse.rem:maintain garage provide
May 5, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: rear side of detached garage extended approx 20' long x 18' wide x 10' high w/roof and window. structure erected w/o approvals. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Apr 28, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. wood framedgarage at rear of bldg converted into class 'a' apt. partitions erected creating rooms. kitchen fixtures present, gas range & kitchen sink
Nov 5, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that of bldgs' records. class 'a' apt created atcellar. partitions erected creating rooms, kitchen and a full bath. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c/o.
Jul 26, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work withouy a permit work noted:installation of three piece bathroom,kitchen with gas stove in the cellar suggested remedy:conform to code obtain a permit or restore the cellar to prior legal condition
Sep 26, 2000 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal occupancy. occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records, dept of finance, occupancy change from 2 class"a"to 3 class"a"apt. cellar change from ordinary use to residence.remedy:obtain a c of o ordis
Sep 26, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt BAS
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 21, 2013 · Apt 2
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 21, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Dec 21, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 7, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2013 · Apt 2ND
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 5, 2012 · Apt YY
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 12, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Mold
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt 2FLR
Close - General
Mold
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 19, 2012 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 12, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4290 / 12
- Assessed value
- $71,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 437 Forbell Street
Who owns 437 Forbell Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rikta, Sharmin.
Does 437 Forbell Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 437 Forbell Street 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 437 Forbell Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 437 Forbell Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.