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655 Alabama Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04296-0065Map

Owner of record: Anthony, Rovern

655 Alabama Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Anthony, Rovern. HPD has recorded 122 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
122
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
90

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

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 · 122

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 26, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 2nd story balcony, rear yard at fire escape

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector total of two required in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). total of two required in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening capable receiving padlock on gate at north driveway

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at 3rd story north exterior wall ,front section

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 water closet , wash basin ,working sink at rear at cellar

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator on intermediate landing at cellar at public hall stairs

    Jul 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx calbe at ceiling throughout at cellar

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx wiring at celing at boiler room

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 3rd story balcony, rear yard at fire escape

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 9; wg to repair = 9; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of houeshold items obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 3, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar vacate # 130651

    Jun 8, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ; ceiling light fixtures, all stories, at public halls.

    May 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling & walls at public hall, 1st story

    May 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing door at bulkhead.

    May 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    May 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    May 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor

    May 12, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass to upper & lower sashes at window east 1 in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass to upper & lower sashes at windows east 1 & east 2 in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ; located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ; range in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    B265/as per class 2(265)28-303.7 failure to file a compelete boiler inspection report as per dob records.submit a current b0-9 report.

    Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dept of bldgs records. partitions erected creating illegal class "a" apartment at cellar. unlawful cooking range and kitchen sink present. also full bathroom compl

    May 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records.cellar changed from ordinary use to apt.

    Jan 17, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 16, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 8, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Construction

    Pavement

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 28, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 2, 2010 · Apt 2R

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,296 ft²
Lot area
2,933 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4296 / 65
Assessed value
$257,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307303, last renewed Jun 2, 2023.

Questions about 655 Alabama Avenue

Who owns 655 Alabama Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Anthony, Rovern.

Does 655 Alabama Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 122 housing violations at this property.

Is 655 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 655 Alabama Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 655 Alabama 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.