153 17 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00627-0057Map
Owner of record: Siani, Gerard
153 17 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Siani, Gerard. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 7 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 35
- HPD complaints
- 5
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- ANon-hazardous
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May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6, 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 26, 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 3, 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 20, 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 20, 2023
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 9, 2022
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 22, 2022
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.
Feb 22, 2022
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 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 6, 2021
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.
Oct 28, 2019
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.
Oct 12, 2018
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 15, 2017
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 1, 2016
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.
Oct 6, 2015
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Jan 29, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 7, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit: work noted at 1st floor, a wooden porch has been erected at front of house approximately 7' x 15' wood awning as well remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove & restore illegal work to prior legal condition
Oct 15, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Aug 25, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 35
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35727758z., file a certificate of correction
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35727756p., file a certificate of correction
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35727757r., file a certificate of correction
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons #35725750p., file a certificate of correction
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35720599z., file a certificate of correction
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35720598r., file a certificate of correction
Sep 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. department of records indicate premises to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling now at ground floor studio apartme
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $57,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at ground floor studio apartment and 2nd
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use at ground floor studio apartment and 2nd floor apt. previous violations #35725750p,
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1008.1(2008 code), 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient
Sep 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. department of buildings records indicate premises to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling. now at garden studio ap
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $57,530
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at ground floor studio apartment. previou
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,280
Active - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use at ground floor studio apartment. previous violation #35725750p. remedy: discontinue
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $6,280
Active - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. department of buildings records indicate premises to be legally approved as a class 'a' multiple dwelling at time of inspection il
Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $57,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at ground floor level apartment/studio. p
Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use at ground floor level apartment/studio. previous violation #35690890j. remedy: disco
Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for others than permanent-residential purposes. dept of buildings records indicated premises to be legallyapproved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy noted: at
Jul 16, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc 903.2 and 27-954, for transient use at ground floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 16, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system class "j" required for transient use at ground floor. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 16, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection,observation was made at exposure (3) rear yard of above premises,excessive debris approx 20'-0' x 15'-0 ft x5'-0 high,55 cubic y
Apr 14, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain permit. per vio #34688250m,issued on 7-1-08 (status default,no compl reported) for work w/o permit: illegal extension at ( ) of (gas) with gas line.
Apr 5, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb #34688250m for illegal extension @ rear w/gas line respondent has a history of non-compliance w/dept of bldg.rem: obtain permit.
Feb 16, 2011 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to - obtain a permit - per vecb #34688250m, issued 7.12.08 for work w/o permit: @ rear of bldg, 1 sty extension (approx 25' x 25' x 15') erected w/gas stove
Dec 9, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/comm order to obtain a permit. per ecb viol # 34688250m issued 7/12/2008 for work w.o a permit: @ rear of bldg, extension (approx 25'x 25'x 15') erected w/gas stove, residential sink & 3pc bat
Jun 12, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb#34688250m for illegal work throughout extension with 3pc bathroom.respondent has a history of non- compliance with dob.remedy:comply with order
Dec 31, 2009 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file a certficate of correction for nov#34798454l pursuant 28-204.2. remedy:file certficate
Dec 31, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per nov w/ecb #34761018x, for extension w/3 pc bathroom as per #34688250m. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order forthwith!
Aug 4, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit illegal work noted: bldg found to be at front yard setback, front elevation, where cinder block, cmu, railings installed a stair stoop entry to bldg w/cmu fence enclosure at front of property
Aug 4, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Fence exceeds permitted height. noted: at front yard setback found a compound fence erected using cmu & iron which exceeded the permitted height of 6' by code @ 7'+ & fence is used as enclosure for said space
Aug 4, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. use of prohibited hardware as per bc 1008.1.8. at front yard setback found installed a compound on composite fence using cmu & iron for the enclosure of said
Aug 4, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28.201.1 failure to comply with an order of commissioner to obtain permit for extension w/kitchen & 3pc bath as per #34688250-m. remedyobtain work permits.
Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit an extension is buided at rear of existing bldg to create a 3pc bthrm and a kitchen w/ gas stove (electrical wiring water gas lines installed) size of extension apprx 25'x 25' x 15'h. remedy:
Jul 12, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted work 6' wide 8' high 15' deep extension to house at grand ffloor level installed a 3 piece bathroom without permits. at rear yard there is a approx 10'x12' by 8' high wooden shed all
Feb 5, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: work noted at 1st floor a wooden porch as been erected at front of house approx 7' x 15' with 7' x 15' wood awning as well remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or remove & restore illegal work
Oct 15, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Wooden shed erected close to lot line,contrapy to zoning.shed shall n ot be located near than 2 feet from any lot line.size approx.8'x10'x8'high.rem:conform to zoning
Aug 25, 2000 · Penalty $240
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 4TH
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 12, 2011 · Apt 4TH
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 26, 2010 · Apt 4TH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jul 7, 2005 · Apt 11121
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,626 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,878 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2D
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 627 / 57
- Assessed value
- $130,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356558, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 153 17 Street
Who owns 153 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Siani, Gerard.
Does 153 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 153 17 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 153 17 Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 153 17 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.