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17 Pennsylvania Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03660-0007Map

Owner of record: 17 Pennsylvania Ave H

17 Pennsylvania Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 17 Pennsylvania Ave H. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on July 21, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
139
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
111

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 21, 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 · 139

  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass pane at lower sash at window at intermediate landing at south at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the max of 130 degrees. found hot water to be 170 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood headjamb at door frame in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at north side of the building fire escape

    May 24, 2023

    Open — 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures, found 176 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    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 north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the wood door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 29, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding from the window sill more than 4 inches at 3rd and 2nd story balconies, north side stack

    Jul 29, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance located at apt 17, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2020 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 7, 2017

    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 7, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the entrance door to the building , 1st story

    Sep 7, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 7, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing loose metal tread 4th from bottom up at 2nd story balcony at north court yard at fire escape

    Jul 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at fire passage way, section ''south'', at southeast

    Jul 22, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain obstructed at fire passage way, section ''south'', at southeast

    Jul 22, 2017

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39074791k, file a certificate of correction

    Nov 12, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000155905y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo

    Jul 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit; observed in apt 10 a new electric panel box installed, with newly ran bx cable. light fixtures, and new receptacles installed. no electrical permit on file with department., obtain all pe

    Mar 18, 2024 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at exposure#2 fire escape clear passageway obstructed by household items, also blue tarp hanging on fire escape. at exposure#2 fire escape clear access from apartment obstructed b

    Nov 30, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 15, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 3

    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 (C6)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
14,256 ft²
Lot area
5,250 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3660 / 7
Assessed value
$679,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311254, last renewed Jun 1, 2026.

Questions about 17 Pennsylvania Avenue

Who owns 17 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 17 Pennsylvania Ave H.

Does 17 Pennsylvania Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.

Is 17 Pennsylvania 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 17 Pennsylvania Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 17 Pennsylvania Avenue?

It has 20 residential units.

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