717 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01621-0072Map
Owner of record: Miles, Valerie
717 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Miles, Valerie. HPD has recorded 174 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 174
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 194
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 · 174
- 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 5, 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
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — 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 10, 2024
Open — 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 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15733249 issued 22-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 10, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Apr 29, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Apr 29, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 29, 2019
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
Apr 29, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at entrance door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at north entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3
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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 1
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 27, 2017
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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash glass at south in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar lock at front areaway
Nov 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building from street , 1st story
Nov 29, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at at boiler room
Nov 24, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the kitchen , the 3rd room from north at east, the 4th room from north at east, the 4th room from north at west, the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective south 2 lower sash glass pane window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2
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 west at north
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at lower sash of west window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2
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 west at north
Nov 19, 2015 · 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 20, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35477910p issued on 08/24/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: 3109.4.2.2 self latching @ front entrance guar
Mar 8, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
3109.4.2.2 self-latching;location of latch handle. at time of inspection a 10' diameter above-ground circular pool was in place at front area of building within inches of adjoining neighbor. the entrance gate t
Aug 24, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Ecc505.7 miscellaneous violation of the electrical code technical standards.@ 8:40am in cellar observed that there is (not) measuring of energy consumption by each tenant dwelling unit.rem:provide proper electr
Feb 24, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 1
27.3018i miscellaneous violation of the electrical code technical standards.@ 8:40am in cellar observed that metering for common areas (hallway,boiler,outside lighting) has not been provided/illegal metering.re
Feb 24, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to properly connect conductors to terminals observed in cellar@ 8:40am,apt#2 of 2nd fl has defective wiring connection to apt disconnect circuit breaker panel wires not properly terminated, terminal scr
Feb 24, 2015 · Penalty $600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide adequate grounding of electrical systems.@ 8:40am in cellar observed electrical service grounding conductor connection loose & raceway of same not continuous to water main hazardous & dangero
Feb 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2024 · Apt APARTM
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 717
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 717
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 717
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 717
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 717
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt 717
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 15, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 11, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1621 / 72
- Assessed value
- $99,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347451, last renewed Jan 7, 2025.
Questions about 717 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 717 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Miles, Valerie.
Does 717 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 174 housing violations at this property.
Is 717 Lexington 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 717 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 717 Lexington Avenue?
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.