1119 Foster Avenue
1119 Foster Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, has 33 open HPD violations, 15 of them class C, and 72 of 72 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (45/100).
Multi-family elevator · 72 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 45/100)
- 15 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 226 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 72 of 72 units are rent-stabilized; 71 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (33 open, 15 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 226 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (2 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
33 open violations: 15 class C (immediately hazardous), 10 class B, 8 class A. 22 issued in the last 12 months. 205 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2017-05-08. Newest violation issued 2026-05-01.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 91 days from issue to close for the 6 violations closed in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Fire escape defect. FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT EAST AT 2nd FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT SOUTH, 5th STORY, issued 2026-05-01. HPD violation 18816260
- Class C: Fire escape defect. FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING GUSSET PLATE AT EAST AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT SOUTH, 3rd STORY, issued 2026-05-01. HPD violation 18816259
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM, issued 2026-03-03. HPD violation 18672722
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5K, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 5K), issued 2026-03-02. HPD violation 18672721
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''WEST'' (apt 4G), issued 2025-11-20. HPD violation 18379106
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 4G), issued 2025-11-19. HPD violation 18375607
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 4G), issued 2025-11-17. HPD violation 18375606
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SECURED CHAIN LINK PREVENTING ACCESS TO BULKHEAD DOOR AT WEST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY, issued 2024-12-30. HPD violation 17586084
311 housing complaints
230 in the last 12 months, 250 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (226), Elevator (2), Plumbing (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 2 infested, 2 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
2 open DOB violations. 4 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (2 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
72 of 72 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 72 in 2024, 71 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 1119 FOSTER LLC. Head officer: ARTHUR VERSCHLEISER. Managing agent: ARM CAPITAL RESOURCES. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 15, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3052320029, HPD building ID 294801. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Newkirk Plaza (B, Q), 5 min walk
- Avenue H (Q), 7 min walk
- Cortelyou Rd (Q), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 33 open (15 class C, 10 class B, 8 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −32 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 230 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 2 open DOB violations | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.