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
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 · 8
- 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, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 29, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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 8, 2019
Open — Info 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 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
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.