212 FORBELL STREET is a prewar 1920 building, 3 units in East New York, NYC. Owned by RAFIQUL ISLAM. Public records show 24 open violations, 18 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file.
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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 NORTH
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 NORTH
§ 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 NORTH
§ 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 NORTH
§ 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 NORTH
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The eastern stretch of East New York borders Queens and has a distinctly suburban feel — detached houses, quiet blocks, and a predominantly Caribbean and Latino community. The Gateway Center mall provides shopping, and the area is slowly attracting new development.
Water System — Hyd Valve Box Cover Missing (WV2)
General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
PLUMBING — TOILET
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE