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3917 Foster Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04973-0044Map

Owner of record: Ismail, Kazi Mohammed

3917 Foster Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ismail, Kazi Mohammed. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on October 28, 2021.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 28, 2021

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 · 11

  • 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.

    Oct 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at cellar

    Oct 26, 2021

    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 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance storm door , 1st story

    Nov 1, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at hotwater fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for cellar (cellar story, 1st apartment from west at north) vacate #146656

    Jan 2, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range cellar rear.

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, wash basin, shower stall, sink cellar rear.

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Dec 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures basement apartment kitchen and bathroom.

    Aug 23, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 16, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit; remedy; stop all work/make site safe only ! obtain all necessary permits and approvals if feasible or restore to prior legal condition

    May 28, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 19, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living at cellar.unlawful gas range and kictehn sink present .aslo full bath

    Dec 10, 2018

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain note:huge pile of combustile debris such as wood with protruding nails tires sheetrock plaster clothes mattress & blackgarbage bags with other debris being stored in front & rear yd this cr

    Jan 19, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BSMTR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BSMTR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt BSMTR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,504 ft²
Lot area
1,880 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
317
Council district
45
Block / lot
4973 / 44
Assessed value
$45,540
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #821680, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 3917 Foster Avenue

Who owns 3917 Foster Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ismail, Kazi Mohammed.

Does 3917 Foster Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 3917 Foster 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 3917 Foster Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3917 Foster 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.