roofy

171 Metropolitan Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02359-0029Map

Owner of record: Bil Lika, President

171 Metropolitan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bil Lika, President. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 25, 2025

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 · 8

  • 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 25, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 29, 2023

    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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    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 8, 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.

    Nov 1, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 19, 2014

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with department of building for summons 39082284x., file a certificate of correction

    Oct 29, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed installed new drop down gate with awning on front facade at exposure # 01. also observed new drop down gate affecting egress on 1st floor. no permit in dob record., obtain permit

    Mar 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. observed first floor, open space arranged for the use of mercantile store. noted, shelving with snacks & tobac

    Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit; observed at first floor level, having removed partitions which separated kitchen & storage areas per job#340116154 plans, creating a wide-open space layout. installed new recessed lightin

    Mar 23, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 3303.4.1. maintenance - tripping hazard. noted: pile of dirt left on sidewalk in front of the property full of nails & screws. riskfor a public to step on one of those nails/screws, or trip on pile of

    Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 3303.4.1. maintenance. noted: observed 20 yd container on the street in front of the above mentioned property - full of soil and other construction debris - not covered. risk of loose material from

    Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post dot permit. noted: 20 yd container placed on the street in front of the property. no dot permits posted. remedy: post permit.

    Dec 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3301.1.1 failure to maintain safe construction site. note: 2 new front entrance doors installed. existing siding cut and left unprotected sharp edges. risk of someone cut their hand on siding.walk up apt 1st

    Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. note: new addition erected in rear yard of the property (1st flr extended). new framing done in front of the bldg - bottom plates w/2 new exterior doors installed. also 2 new exterior doors

    Dec 24, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
1,650 ft²
Lot area
1,323 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2359 / 29
Assessed value
$138,060
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 171 Metropolitan Avenue

Who owns 171 Metropolitan Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bil Lika, President.

Does 171 Metropolitan Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 171 Metropolitan 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 171 Metropolitan Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 171 Metropolitan 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.