516 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04481-0021Map
Owner of record: Martin, Benson
516 Fountain Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Martin, Benson. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2007. 12 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 13
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range & heating system (hot water tank) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing outlet cover at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light switch cover at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at basement
Aug 30, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections shower stall, sink, & water closet at basement
Aug 30, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to apt located at apt 2, 1st story
Aug 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2007 · 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
Aug 28, 2007 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records noted: bldg is a legal 1 family dwelling, arranged & occupied as 1 family on the2nd flr w/ bthrm & kitchen & space on the 1st flr for daycare center
Nov 16, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit: illegal work noted: illegal conversion of a legal onefamily dwelling for as per c of o #85465 of dec 13, 1937 whole as bthrm & kitchen found on the 2nd flr for dwelling space & full bthrm &
Nov 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4481 / 21
- Assessed value
- $49,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 516 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 516 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Martin, Benson.
Does 516 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 516 Fountain 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 516 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 516 Fountain Avenue?
It has 1 residential units and 2 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.