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171 New York Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01228-0001Map

Owner of record: Gayle, Lorraine A

171 New York Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1882 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gayle, Lorraine A. HPD has recorded 294 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
294
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
454

What to know

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 294

  • 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 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at greater that 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of push cart and bed frame at stairs and landing , at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials, plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening roof's scuttle cover is padlocked at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door to building with uncapped and exposed iron screw bolts , basement story at public hall

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling , basement story at public hall

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wired glass at vestibule door , east wall , basement story at public hall

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials plaster at ceiling at basement story at public hall

    Jan 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixtures and outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 17, 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire reated material at ceiling at public hall

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire reated material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire reated material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — 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 10, 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 27, 2024

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jan 26, 2024

    Open — 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at ceiling at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestbule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 10

    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 9, 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.

    Mar 1, 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 1, 2022

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe underneath basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 22

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 28, 1992

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 28, 1992

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    B254,38,44c,47,48,49,4b,6a,10b,15,16,24,25b,32a&b,34b,50. 47-boiler flooded; 6-relief valve leaking; 4-low water cutoff water feeder defective; 10-boiler sections cracked; 15-openings in walls ceiling of boil

    Jun 8, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    (50g) (50f) (38) (3b) 50e b4b/44b 21a/50a 25a/51 25b/50b 25c/50c 32a/50d cease use 50a- flue pipe not properly sealed at chimney base/(fumes) 50b check chimney base for possible blockage (fumes)50c- missing

    Aug 3, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 22, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 15, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2018 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1882
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
3,825 ft²
Lot area
3,080 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1228 / 1
Assessed value
$378,900
Landmark / historic district
Crown Heights North II Historic District

HPD registration #342382, last renewed Aug 15, 2023.

Questions about 171 New York Avenue

Who owns 171 New York Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gayle, Lorraine A.

Does 171 New York Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 294 housing violations at this property.

Is 171 New York 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 171 New York Avenue built?

City records list 1882 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 171 New York Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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