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221 Foster Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05426-0050Map

Owner of record: Frank Valvo Living Trust

221 Foster Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Frank Valvo Living Trust. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 7

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 3

    B354 38

    Aug 21, 2009 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b/16/26/32a/51/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/.51-barometer damper blow downoff flue pipe.50-missing sight glass on boiler rear door.50a-no blow down piping on relief valves.50b-water column piping to boiler leaking

    May 16, 2007

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,746 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5426 / 50
Assessed value
$488,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316985, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 221 Foster Avenue

Who owns 221 Foster Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frank Valvo Living Trust.

Does 221 Foster Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 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 221 Foster Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 Foster Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.