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344 East 17 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05147-0034Map

Owner of record: Topkis, Zachary

344 East 17 Street is a two-family home built in 1965 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Topkis, Zachary. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 7 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 16

  • 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 24, 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 28, 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 7, 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.

    Oct 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible , in the kitchen located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Apr 15, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in in washbasin bathroom 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture closet south west room 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture southwest room 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings all rooms 1st sty. apt. 1.

    Apr 2, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records .recreational space illegally converted into a "a" class apartment at 1st story unlawful cooking space present completed with kict

    Feb 2, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 7, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1965
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,517 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R3X
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5147 / 34
Assessed value
$116,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #817369, last renewed Jan 29, 2019.

Questions about 344 East 17 Street

Who owns 344 East 17 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Topkis, Zachary.

Does 344 East 17 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 344 East 17 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 344 East 17 Street built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 344 East 17 Street?

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.