17 Douglass Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00408-0064Map

17 Douglass Street is an one-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 1 residential unit across 4 floors. The owner of record is 17 Douglass LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 20 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 26
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 5
HPD complaints: 24

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 26

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
Open — Nov sent out
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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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 29, 2024
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.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 4 balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and trash at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following fixtures present lights not on 100 watts required. at front areaway
Apr 5, 2001
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 1 sty public hall.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide wire screen over & under skylight 3 sty public hall to roof.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry treads 1st to 4 up entrance to bldg.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs pub hall all stys.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 3 sty public hall.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle 3 sty public hall.
Jun 8, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Jun 8, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fpscd with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4th sty apt.
Nov 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fpscd at all door opening to ph other than entrance.
Nov 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

Class - 2
Atoi observed 4 stories building in framing stage insulation was installed outboard of exp#2,4. requested approved plans for architect, energy not provided., maintain/display required documents; provide approve
Oct 17, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
At the time of inspection proposed alteration 4-story building active construction site, no access; observed sidewalk area at exposure 1, the pavement area 4ftx4ft is damaged and posing tripping hazard, the ply
Jul 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
At the he time of inspection active job site, i observed a 25 foot dumpster stored in the street at exposure#1 adjacent to sidewalk shed open to the public and not enclosed with a 4foot barriers, plywood or mes
Jul 1, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 2
At the time of inspection active site i observed job information not provided on sidewalk shed upper parapet panel.provide project information on shed upper parapet as per code.
Jul 1, 2024
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. noted:3 floor joist at the north/east section of building which supports the rear bathroom at basement level have deteriorated and or major disrepair.some joist provide no support
May 2, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
May 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
May 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
May 9, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close

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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
General
Stairs
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
General
Doors
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
Apr 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: One-family home (A4)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 4
Residential units: 1
Building area: 4,467 ft²
Lot area: 1,659 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 408 / 64
Assessed value: $240,840
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #321270, last renewed Apr 13, 2026.

Questions about 17 Douglass Street

Who owns 17 Douglass Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 17 Douglass LLC.

Does 17 Douglass Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 17 Douglass Street 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 17 Douglass Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 17 Douglass Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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