517 Grand Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02779-0046Map

Owner of record: Lee Yee P

517 Grand Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lee Yee P. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 7 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 38

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 18, 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 · 15

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 18, 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 26, 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 10, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 7, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window to air passage at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass in the widow at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Certification postponment granted
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed

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ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Certification postponment granted
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Certification postponment granted
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Certification postponment granted
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Certification postponment denied
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of extention cords at wall outlets and light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Certification postponment denied

DOB building violations · 5

Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately-make site safe contact boro. comm. office
Jul 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Sec. 3307.1.1 job site fence not maintained in code compliant manner. no construction activity at time of inspection. at time of inspection observed that the job site fence was not maintained consisting of post
Nov 21, 2016 · Penalty $400
Resolve

Complaints

General
Windows
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Mold
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close

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General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Fire-escape
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
General
Floor
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Mar 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
General
Locks
Jan 6, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2009 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 7,375 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 301
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 2779 / 46
Assessed value: $1,039,500
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #389763, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 517 Grand Street

Who owns 517 Grand Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee Yee P.

Does 517 Grand Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 517 Grand 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 517 Grand Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 517 Grand Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.