166 17 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00630-0027Map
Owner of record: Akter, Farhan
166 17 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Akter, Farhan. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 168
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 72
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 · 168
- 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 1, 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 19, 2025
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wastline under sink in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown vegetation at west yard
Sep 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 1st story
Sep 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all wallls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 3, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at building entrance to return buzzer east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective panel inside base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15304104 issued 11-aug-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2022
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.
Aug 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 11, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at 1st window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bottom panel inside base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1 sq. ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt apt3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2022 · Apt APT3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 5, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. noted: no permits obtained for work w/o permit violation #39086681h., comply with commissioner's order
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for vio # 39086684n., file a certificate of correction
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. noted: no permits obtained for work w/o permit vio # 39137997l., comply with commissioner's order
Sep 10, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to certify corrections for violation 39086684n, file a certificate of correction
Mar 3, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply and obtain permits for 39084176h, comply with commissioner's order
Mar 3, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply and obtain permits for violation number 39086681h, comply with commissioner's order
Mar 3, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. work noted. at the time of inspection, i observed a front enclosed porch built after november 2020 using miscellaneous wood frame members, plywood sheathing and corrugated metal. size is
Feb 7, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted : on the fourth floor rear fire escape ladder has been removed ,and now observed laying on top of the roof of an illegal extension ,thus impedes fi
May 19, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted : observed at rear of building a two story horizontal extension was erected at rear of building,which is 35 feet in length, and 15 feet in height , with plumbing from the second flo
May 19, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted- at front porch: 1 story wood porch erected w/ wood floor joist, wood posts and wood beams., obtain permit
Apr 19, 2023 · Penalty $25,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner order to file c/c w/dob for ecb vio35536794y for erecting combustible enclosed 1sty balcony@exp1 w/o work permit.atoi,ecb vio35536794y open status&hearing date sked on10/6/21.fi
Jun 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.noted:at time of inspection,observation was made at exposure(1)front of above premises,a 1 story enclosed balcony whichconsist of combustible wood 2'x 6" fl joist & roof ceiling rafters.fur
May 24, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.noted:at time of inspection observed at rear yard exposure 3 & 2 story enclosed erected combustible structure near side lot line w/an exterior metal stairs lending to basement level rear yar
Jun 11, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:foundation under exp.3 wall at rear extension is dislodged broken brick & mortar inadequately supporting concrete beam above.job #320188505.remedy:obtain profession
Jul 12, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Sec 28-207.2.2 misc viol: fail to comply w/dob stop work order 070210cex07ads01 dated 7/2/2010 (misc viol) in non compliance with order to stop work all. expect to backfill excavation owner continued to constru
Jul 6, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior balcony & railings at first floor approx 10'above rear yard noted: concrete is broken & dislodged from balcony deck where metal rail post is attached. balcony are loose insecure no ver
Jul 6, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Work w.o a permit. excavation at rear yard of bsmt approx 4 ft deep, parallel to rear wall of house approx 8'from house with cast in place concrete foundation wall one worker observed at time of inspection. no
Jul 2, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 25, 2022 · Apt APT3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - General
Cabinet
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 27, 2021 · Apt FLR3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,293 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2D
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 630 / 27
- Assessed value
- $140,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333720, last renewed Dec 2, 2014.
Questions about 166 17 Street
Who owns 166 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Akter, Farhan.
Does 166 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.
Is 166 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 166 17 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 166 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.