656 Alabama Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04295-0021Map

656 Alabama Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Terrapin Bk LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on July 25, 2022. 21 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 33

What to know

Concern

4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Jul 25, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

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.
Jul 25, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2022 · 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, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 22, 2020 · Apt 2
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.
Oct 19, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures -- bulb missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2012
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective -- upper sash at south window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures -- in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Section 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. -- in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 10, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective shower head in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of water penetrating through the floor, at the base of the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper and lower sashes of windows in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on door at building entrance
Jan 15, 2011
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
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower south window sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the east wall- 4 sq ft in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at the front entrance door to building
May 2, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit the front entrance door to building
May 2, 2009
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Doors
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Windows
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
General
Windows
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
General
Doors
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
General
Locks
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
General
Locks
Mar 30, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 14, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 14, 2006 · Apt TOPFL
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Feb 26, 2026	$662,000	Two family dwellings	2

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,052 ft²
Lot area: 2,317 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 305
Council district: 42
Block / lot: 4295 / 21
Assessed value: $52,020
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 656 Alabama Avenue

Who owns 656 Alabama Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Terrapin Bk LLC.

Does 656 Alabama Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 656 Alabama 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 656 Alabama Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 656 Alabama Avenue?

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.