2205 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05222-0093Map
Owner of record: 2205 Foster LLC
2205 Foster Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 21 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2205 Foster LLC. HPD has recorded 250 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 250
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 249
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 250
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door,roof
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door. at boiler room
Jun 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 8
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less than 10 sqft )! south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- 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) 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at lower sash window to south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less than 10 sqft) ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall, south wall, ceiling, west wall, north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door, east wall, north wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, south wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wood door at , wall cabinet , east wall , in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit wood doors at base cabinet west wall in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets, at east wall, in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( less than 10 sqft ) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at( less than 3 sqft) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at all walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash window to fire escape , west wall , in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective cracked wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the porcelain paint at bathtub, west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door (refit) , 1st story
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Hazardous-failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: decorative masonry limestone-at north of main entrance-has collapsed onto public sidewalk(section approx 3'wide by 30'high. and is missing from facad
Nov 10, 2000 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt YARD
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 7
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 27, 2021 · Apt 11STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 2, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 2, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 8
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 20,797 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,737 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5222 / 93
- Assessed value
- $334,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313251, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 2205 Foster Avenue
Who owns 2205 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2205 Foster LLC.
Does 2205 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 250 housing violations at this property.
Is 2205 Foster Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 81% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2205 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2205 Foster Avenue?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.