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617 Halsey Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01662-0064Map

Owner of record: Stephenson Ruel

617 Halsey 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 Stephenson Ruel. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 16 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 21

  • 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 4, 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 9, 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 10, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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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 9, 2021

    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 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at community bathroom, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Sep 3, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to at boiler room

    Sep 3, 2020

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info 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 24, 2017

    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 9, 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 9, 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 23, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 26, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475540h issued on 09/30/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to provide unobstructed exit passagewa

    May 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35454393y issued on 09/28/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobstructe

    Mar 30, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35475540h issued on 9/30/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unob

    Feb 16, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35454393y issue on 9/28/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobs

    Jan 22, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed eixt passageway note dfirt floor apartment (right) having numerous debris left an exit passageway partially obstructing leading to front exit door pictures taken recurring coneit

    Sep 30, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at time of inspection observed hallway is partially obstructed with garbage bags anda dresser at 1st floor. remedy: remove obstruction comply with code

    Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 24, 2015 · 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
1,980 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1662 / 64
Assessed value
$102,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #376650, last renewed Mar 1, 2018.

Questions about 617 Halsey Street

Who owns 617 Halsey Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Stephenson Ruel.

Does 617 Halsey Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 617 Halsey 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 617 Halsey Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 617 Halsey 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.