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617a Vanderbilt Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01145-0004Map

Owner of record: Mitchell, Johnsie

617a Vanderbilt Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Mitchell, Johnsie. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
85
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
88

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 85

  • A

    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 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Dec 28, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Jan 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell / buzzer / intercom in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door at bulkhead leading to roof

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak through ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak though ceiling located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak though ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead leading to roof

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 4th story, apartment at east

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 25, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mortise lockset installed on entrance door from 4th sty public hall to in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2000 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at public hall bulkhead, roof

    Apr 1, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stories rear at fire escape

    Apr 1, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 1, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is crack loose and defective brick work with eroded mortar joints at upper section of the chimmey south east side remedy: make all necessary repairs fortwith and

    Jun 18, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defects are. chimneys on roof: rear chimney bricks fell off and capping broken. front chmney is curved approx 8" at top. also roof door has broken hinges. remedy: maintain building

    Aug 10, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt WHOLEB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 3FOURT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1901
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
4,144 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1145 / 4
Assessed value
$986,400
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Heights Historic District

HPD registration #313518, last renewed Jan 20, 2024.

Questions about 617a Vanderbilt Avenue

Who owns 617a Vanderbilt Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mitchell, Johnsie.

Does 617a Vanderbilt Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.

Is 617a Vanderbilt Avenue 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 617a Vanderbilt Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 617a Vanderbilt Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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