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
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 · 122
- 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.
May 1, 2026
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 6, 2025
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.
Nov 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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.
Feb 23, 2022
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 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening capable receiving padlock on gate at north driveway
Jul 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room
Jul 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jul 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 2, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 3, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot at ceiling & walls at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing door at bulkhead.
May 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.