1611 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05237-0036Map
Owner of record: 1611 Foster Ave Corp
1611 Foster Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 26 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1611 Foster Ave Corp. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 3 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 47
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 28
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarten plaster at north wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north and west wall. at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
May 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling. at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling. at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and west wall. at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 4th story
May 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden frame at skylight at public hall, 4th story, section at north
Mar 31, 2024
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 22, 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 14, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
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 30, 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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of six (6) free standing radiators at building front center yard at court
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance in the foyer located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
Mar 17, 2006 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2006 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose guard rail at stair east court to fire passage
Jun 13, 1991
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2 sty rear northeast apt 2d , section '' ''
Jul 25, 1990 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx.55 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exp#1(foster ave) to safeguard public and property
Jul 19, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain buiding walls or appurtenances observed at exposure #4(fosterave side) decorative store ta the top right corner is missing the stone is approxmately 6' long.maintain exterior building wall
Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at the time of inspection a 6 foot piece of decorative stone had become dislodged from the bldg & fell to the public sidewalk. remedy: maintain the exterior of
Jul 18, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a final insp for completed work w/in 1 year of permit expiration. under pc alt2# 320207450 which expired 4/16/2011 is completed & substantially compliant to plans. applicant has not filed a fina
Aug 3, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: @ time of insp in a residential bldg observed multiple fire escapes w/ plant pots paint cans obstructing 2nd means of egress @ front & rear of bldg. contac
Aug 3, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 28, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 4G
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 14, 2010 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2007 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Windows
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - General
Floor
Nov 20, 2006 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 22, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2006 · Apt 2D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 27, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2G
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - General
Floor
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - General
Doors
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 2G
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
- 26
- Building area
- 15,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5237 / 36
- Assessed value
- $575,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325279, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.
Questions about 1611 Foster Avenue
Who owns 1611 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1611 Foster Ave Corp.
Does 1611 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 1611 Foster Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1611 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1611 Foster Avenue?
It has 26 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.