Brooklyn · Block 4205 · Lot 41 · 11208

212 Forbell Street

2 floors · 3 apartments · 2,173 sq ft · built 1920 · class C0 · owner of record: Rafiqul Islam

31open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
Overdueto Annual property registration

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 65 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 81 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueNo current registration found
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2029
in 1161 days
Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Sep 15, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AS PER 28-118.1 - 28-118.3.2 NOTED: JOB #301551274 ALT 1 APPLICATION FILED TO CONVERT 2 FAMILY TO THREE WAS APPROVED BUT NOT PERMITTED AL
#35586865H
May 25, 2022
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jun 16, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID C/O AS PER 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2.JOB#301551274 TO CONVERT FROM 2 FAMILY TO 3 FAMILY WAS APPROVED.JOB#320429808 TO OBTAIN NEW C/O FOR NEW CONVERSION WAS NEVER OB
#35506676X
Oct 27, 2021
IN VIOLATION
$0
Jan 9, 2003Construction Non-Hazardous
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. HOMEOWNER INSTALLED A 3 PIECE BATHROOM IN CELLAR WITHOUT PERMITS. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT.
#34371475H
Jun 2, 2003
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 9, 2003Construction Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDING DEPT. RECORDS COFO # 203549 ISSUED FOR A TWO FAMILY DWELLING. THERE ARE 3 KITCHENS, 3 BATHROOMS IN HOUSE. CELLAR IS BEING USED AS A
#34371726N
Jun 2, 2003
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 15, 2023STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BUILDING
FAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.
#00049
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 26, 2023CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURE RENDERED NON COMPLIANT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT 2ND FLOOR, EXTENSIVE CHARRING OF JOIST, FINISHED WALLS REMOVED, ROOF OPEN AND WINDOWS OUT. 1ST FLOOR EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE WITH WINDOWS OUT DUE TO FIRE.
#23-02696
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 27, 2023IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY
SEAL ALL ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS TO SECURE PROPERTY FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS AND TO SAFEGUARD PUBLIC
#17890
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 15, 2023Structurally Compromised Buildings FTF-SC-INITL
Active
HPD (23) · C 2 · B 21 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASEBOARD RADIATOR COVER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Jun 20, 2023BApt 2 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJul 25, 2023
Feb 15, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL FROM THE BUILDING ENTRANCE TO THE SOUTH WALL IN THE ROOM EAST CENTER 1 LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 22, 2023
Feb 14, 2023C§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK INSTALLED AT THE BUILDING'S ENTRANCE GATE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYFeb 20, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE METAL COVER OF BASEBOARD RADIATOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023B§ 27-2010,2011,2012 ADMIN. CODE: CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFING CEMENT ON THE TREADS AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORYMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BASE BOARD RADIATOR AT THE SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Feb 14, 2023BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE DRAWERS AT THE BASE CABINET AT THE NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHENETTE LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMar 21, 2023
Sep 14, 2021BApt BASEME · § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS SINK WATER CLOSET WASH BASIN SHOWER STALL AT CELLAR LOCATED AT BSMT-APT BASEMEOct 19, 2021
May 3, 2021CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT CELLARMay 29, 2021
May 3, 2021B§ 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS TWO WATER CLOSETS, TWO WASH BASINS, TWO BATHTUBS, ONE KITCHEN SINK AT CELLAR AT CELLARJun 7, 2021
May 3, 2021B§ 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE THE GAS RANGE AT CELLAR AT CELLARJun 7, 2021

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City records as of Oct 27, 2026, 12:01 AM ET. BBL 3042050041.

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