217 Vernon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01757-0071Map
Owner of record: Mcgrew, Ronald
217 Vernon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mcgrew, Ronald. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 6 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 31
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 31
- 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 - 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 25, 2024
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 12, 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 27, 2023
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 2, 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.
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum board at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in apt throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2020 · 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 3
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
Aug 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 15, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 15, 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
Aug 15, 2018
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 30, 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective repair ceiling ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling ventilation in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2014 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , 3rd story
Aug 26, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the walls at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 9, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. observed: a ductless split system hvca condencing unit installed at the 1st fl level at exp#2. the ductless split system hvca installation requires dob permits. no dob permits on file.
Jun 14, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner re: installation maintenance of plumbing material: inside boiler, gas line for boiler & water/waste heater bushing was used to reduce pipe size. bushing's are
Feb 10, 2014 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1757 / 71
- Assessed value
- $124,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368691, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 217 Vernon Avenue
Who owns 217 Vernon Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mcgrew, Ronald.
Does 217 Vernon Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.
Is 217 Vernon 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 217 Vernon Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 217 Vernon 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.