2720 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-05229-0083Map
Owner of record: 2720 Realty Company LLC
2720 Foster Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 48 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2720 Realty Company LLC. HPD has recorded 232 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 47 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 232
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 650
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 · 232
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall and ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story
Jun 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from east at south building front at fire escape, 4th story
Jun 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from east at south building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Jun 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from east at south building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jun 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall and ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story
Jun 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass lites at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
May 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 12, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 12, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
May 7, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
May 7, 2026 · Apt 3F
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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st story leading to basement at boiler room, 1st story
Apr 22, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft around window frame at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at window at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective corroded steel lintels with , deteriorated and missing mortar at, joints to window openings from , 4th and 5th stories at building front
Sep 17, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wires glass at, window to south wall, south section, at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the garbage bags at west yard
Jun 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 14
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 16, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 14, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 14, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2869
Oct 23, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2869
Dec 23, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide access to motor room
May 24, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
Replace missing vision guard grills
Sep 22, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Misaligned cab mirror. self resetting escape hatch switches prohibited. expired frie extinguisher. provide entry to basement level.
Aug 1, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.noted:at the cellar level for partitions wall has beenerected creating one apt w/3pc bthrm,kitchen w/sink & 3 rooms.also at 1fl a dr office has been converted to a class "a" apt w/kitch,3pc bthr
Apr 7, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of correction noted c/o #89058 indicated cellar to be ordinary use and 1st fl 7 apts and 1 doctor office now at the cellar lvl full partition wall has been erected
Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1. & 28-118-3.2. noted:temp c of o #89058 issued on 09/14/1938 for thirty 30days & expires on 10/14/1938 has now been renew for the occupancy of the bldg
Apr 7, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at the exposure #4 of the bldg the retaining walls of the alley way are defective,crack,missing concrete & leaking.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Apr 7, 2009
Resolve - Hazardous
16d10,25d06,16j01,40t07,40d06,39i11.16d-lobby hoistway door top hinge.16j-5th floor hoistway door is slamming.39i-replace broken windows in machine room
Jun 27, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
12q03,21l10,16d10,55h11,25d06. 21-l-pulling on 6th flr hoistway door stops car in flight 16d-lobby hatchway door top hinge 55-h outer machine bearing
May 17, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40w07,41g11,41l10,21l01,16d06,11l11,10m07,25d06,12q03. 41/g remove jumper from fues terminal. 41/l mechanical interlock between 'u' and 'd' contactors. 21/l 6th floor door lock. 16/d 6th floor door frame unsecu
Feb 9, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10h11,12q03,11a13,08v1,21l01,20q03,25d06,38o02,39r09,55o02,55y13,16a0416l01,66o02. 11-a-13-remove and cover 7fl car button not used. 08-v-all. 21-l-pulling on 6 flr door stops car. 20-q-bsmt.16-a cover hatchway
Sep 12, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign for elevator bank on floor 2 to 6. failure to provide 3 inch high alphabetic letter if identification for elevator bank and open stair on floor 1 to 6. failure to provid
Jun 26, 2000 · Penalty $600
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance for local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.
Jun 26, 2000 · Penalty $400
Active - Non-hazardous
05l,14i,15l,35o,50l,53m,57o
Jul 12, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,11q,36w,37g,22d,35i,73-perform 5 year test, properly tag device and file elev 3 form. 35i-broken steps into m/r.
Feb 3, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01b 02b 05e 08v 15e 17i 20i 21l 28h 73o
Jan 29, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 27, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 4, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Jun 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 48
- Building area
- 53,544 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,894 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5229 / 83
- Assessed value
- $919,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309486, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 2720 Foster Avenue
Who owns 2720 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2720 Realty Company LLC.
Does 2720 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 232 housing violations at this property.
Is 2720 Foster Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 47 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 48 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2720 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2720 Foster Avenue?
It has 48 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.