797 Fountain Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04565-0066Map
Owner of record: James-Lowe, Dane
797 Fountain Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2008 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is James-Lowe, Dane. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 12 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 42
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 · 23
- 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 8, 2026
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 10, 2021 · Apt 2
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 20 sq ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 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.
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Dec 7, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (temp 165 f) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
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, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room (door leading to cellar locked) at cellar, 1st story
Mar 9, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
May 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 23, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 5, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2016 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 1, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Nov 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2008
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,964 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,064 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4565 / 66
- Assessed value
- $53,760
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379678, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 797 Fountain Avenue
Who owns 797 Fountain Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James-Lowe, Dane.
Does 797 Fountain Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 797 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 797 Fountain Avenue built?
City records list 2008 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 797 Fountain Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.