1703 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05217-0036Map
Owner of record: Km Soon Cha Irrevocable Trust
1703 Foster Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1933 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Km Soon Cha Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 118 housing violations here, most recently on January 5, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 118
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 138
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 · 118
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 5, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2nfdfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2NFDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2nfdfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2NFDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2nfdfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt 2NFDFL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 2, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2ND FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2ND FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door to room sealed shut at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at east door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door saddle at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door saddle at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wood door frame with missing knob at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water exceeding the allowable temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit and found to be t 134 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust ventilation system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink 's countertop at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at pane to skylight over stairs landing to roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at door in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin waste line in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the door at south in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing two wood baluaters at guardrail over stair opening at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Sep 14, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles attached at stairs balustrade, leading to roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of the storage of card box boxes at landing to roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, west and south walls at stairs to roof bulkhead and at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish at all stories at public hall
Jun 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at skylight at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked and loose plaster at ceiling and west wall to roof bulkhead at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at door in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3rd fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3RD FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3rd fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3RD FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Construction other optional
Owner to hire nyspe to submit report to [email protected] with in 5 days, addressing all conditions w/plans, photos, recommending time frame and repairs to be completed.
Aug 8, 2025
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Seal all accessible openings. erect approximately 22 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure 1, with a 5-foot catch-all return on each side - for a total of 32 linear feet - to safeguard the public and adjacent property
Aug 7, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-complaint due to fire. at the time of inspection observed extensive fire, water and smoke damage throughout premises. also observed windows/ window framing missing on first and second floor. skylight on roof open and additional openings in roof exposing premises to elements.
Aug 6, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit noted: a masonary shed was erected in rear of premises on 1st fl. for a walkin refring and storage no permit remedy: obtain proper permit or return to legal condition
Jul 13, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work with out a permit work noted shed erected at rear of store at lot line of adjoining building 3 a/c generators installed in shed at tear of building
Oct 16, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 2 more ↓
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 1, 1993
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Found new yorker oil fired steam boiler model cls-5 active with defects. boiler leaking water. boiler shall be mounted on a level base capable of supporting boiler. correct all violating conditions and submit a
Jan 6, 2025 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit,work noted,at time of inspection observed 1st fl.rear yard erected structural extension with cmu wall & roof approx. 19'w x 14'l x 9'ht.rem:obtain permit.
Mar 20, 2019
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:a masonry shed was erected in rear of premises on 1st fl.for a walkin refrig and storage.no permit.remedy:obtain proper permit on return to legal condition
Jul 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40, no draftstat mills oil steam boiler.
Aug 9, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted shed erected at rear of store at lot adjointing building 3 a/c generators installed in shed at rear of building. obtain a permit if feasible are restore premises to pprior
Oct 16, 1998 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work. obtain a permit.
May 16, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDAPA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 2NFDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2023 · Apt FL2APT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 12NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt APT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt APT1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt APT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt APT1
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1SECON
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1SECON
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1SECON
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1SECON
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1SECON
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1SECON
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1933
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,908 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5217 / 36
- Assessed value
- $91,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820357, last renewed Jun 18, 2025.
Questions about 1703 Foster Avenue
Who owns 1703 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Km Soon Cha Irrevocable Trust.
Does 1703 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 118 housing violations at this property.
Is 1703 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 1703 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1933 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1703 Foster Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.