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217 Spencer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01763-0006Map

Owner of record: Mauskopf, Joseph

217 Spencer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mauskopf, Joseph. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 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 · 73

  • C

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

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panel at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing , 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 missing information , 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30sqft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top and bottom riser pipe in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective buzzer and return voice intercom system from building entrance door up to panel at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 3 story 3 apartments converted into 3 story 4 apartments

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock cellar door at boiler room

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 2nd window sill in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration bathroom fixtures, washbasin, water closet and bathtub located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at observed at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

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

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • B

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

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and at all ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wired mesh at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 information missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox signage missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings signage missing

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder in down position at fire escape

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Violation open

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg in code compliant manner-obsvd cracked bricks along right side corner @ cellar level-exp1 @ exp4 exterior wall shows deteriorate mortar & missing around bricks along foundation wall & above various locations of wavy patterns throughout wall.owner to immed retain nyspe to eval bldg,prepare/file repair dwgs,repair bldg under permit

    Jan 29, 2026

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 4

    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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,940 ft²
Lot area
1,575 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1763 / 6
Assessed value
$141,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #355368, last renewed Jan 28, 2026.

Questions about 217 Spencer Street

Who owns 217 Spencer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mauskopf, Joseph.

Does 217 Spencer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 Spencer 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 217 Spencer Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 Spencer 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.