1217 Herkimer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01551-0033Map

Owner of record: Onyebuchi, Chinyere Nkechi

1217 Herkimer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Onyebuchi, Chinyere Nkechi. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on February 20, 2026. 24 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 24
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 71

What to know

Concern

7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Feb 20, 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 · 24

BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor and east wall in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt ground, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 21, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock on metal gate at building front.
Jan 18, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor , in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents ( rats ) located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor , in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe leaks are comming from defective water pipes in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe leaks are comming from water pipes in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at building entrance door at front , 1st story
Dec 22, 2009
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for basement public hall,60 watts incandescent mimimum required
Nov 29, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at electrical meter panel at cellar west wall
Nov 29, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder locked installed at iron gate at front entrance to building 1st sty at front areaway
Nov 28, 2005
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 13, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families premises is occupied as a 3 family dwellng contrary to c/o #237778 issued on 12/13/91 which indicates bsmt & 1
Jan 6, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: basement of 2 stories building is converted to a class'a' apt w/kitchen (gas stove) 3pc bathroom & bedroom & occupied contrary to c of o #237778.
Jan 14, 2010
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. partition erected installation of electrical wires gas & water lines to create a class'a' apt at basement w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jan 14, 2010
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close

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General
Floor
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Mold
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 12, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
General
Windows
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Lighting
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 21, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Wiring
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 31, 2007 · 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: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 1,488 ft²
Lot area: 1,417 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 316
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1551 / 33
Assessed value: $58,200
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 1217 Herkimer Street

Who owns 1217 Herkimer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Onyebuchi, Chinyere Nkechi.

Does 1217 Herkimer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 1217 Herkimer 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 1217 Herkimer Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1217 Herkimer 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.