17 Spencer Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-02000-0006Map
Owner of record: Johnson, Anthony H
17 Spencer Place is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Johnson, Anthony H. HPD has recorded 144 housing violations here, most recently on December 9, 2025. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 144
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 238
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 · 144
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator at east in the 4th room from north located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit upper and lower sash windows at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
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 10, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at window east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires throughout all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighe fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window and lower sash window stuck in place in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at at east wall and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Certification postponment denied
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner; noted: observedmissing light fixtures & radiator, holes in the flooring & wall plus hanging electrical wiring at the rear section of the 1st floor apartmen
Jan 3, 2024
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit; noted: observed the opening at the middle section area of the 1st floor apartment was sealed off subdividing the space., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition
Jan 3, 2024 · Penalty $250
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 25, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 13, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,906 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 2000 / 6
- Assessed value
- $136,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #374328, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 17 Spencer Place
Who owns 17 Spencer Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Johnson, Anthony H.
Does 17 Spencer Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 144 housing violations at this property.
Is 17 Spencer Place 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 17 Spencer Place built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 17 Spencer Place?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.