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
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 · 85
- 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 6, 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
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 11, 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
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 12, 2024
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 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 27, 2023
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.
Mar 2, 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.
Mar 2, 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Jan 22, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at bulkhead leading to roof
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead leading to roof
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 16, 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 14, 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 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at public hall bulkhead, roof
Apr 1, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.