1217 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05188-0001Map
Owner of record: 17 Flatbush LLC
1217 Flatbush Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1933 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 17 Flatbush LLC. HPD has recorded 239 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2023. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 239
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 244
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 239
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square feet at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 2 bolts at 3rd tread up from bottom south fire escape building front
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 36, 66, 67, 178, 217 m/d law maintain proper ventilation by removing wrappings and/or obstructions from the louvres or ventilators or windows or skylight .. at public hall, 4th story
Jul 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the public hall stair bulkhead , 4th story
May 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lock at the entry door to the room with access to the fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lock at the entry door to the room with access to the fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 9, 2022 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dry dirt from raw sewer waste through-out cellar
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster board at ceiling cellar
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over bulkhead roof ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''390 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''390 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster board at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''390 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cable wires at all story balconies east stack, building front , section ''388 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony east stack, building front , section ''390 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead roof door , 4th story, section ''390 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead roof door , 3rd story, section ''388 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''388 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on the door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''390 e 23rd''
May 2, 2022 · Apt 3
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 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jan 15, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jan 15, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at rear of the building at roof
Jan 15, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing metal screen under sky light at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jan 15, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 2nd bathroom from east, the 4th room from east at south, the 3rd bathroom from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door with fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door with fire escape in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of illegal space and/or hot water heater and provide filed for & approved heater which obtains combustion air directly from outside the building or approved central system at north east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Dec 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheetrock enclosure with boiler system installed at north east wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 3
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plates at top rail 3rd story balcony at west fire escape , section ''388 e23 st''
Sep 13, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cornice at east , section ''388 e23 st''
Sep 13, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal treads 5, 6, 7 and 8 from bottom at 2nd story, 1st fire escape from north at east , section ''388 e23 st''
Sep 13, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Work with out permit. observed new awing sign combined expo 1&2 20 ft in length 4 ft in height with led lighting and cameras underneath along with new ceiling lighting inside of store no permits were found for
Feb 28, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Prohibited use of electrical metalic tubing{electrial metalic tubing used outdoor infront of store entrance also armored cable used outdoors & defective fixture wiring above door entracne rear of building.
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
{failure to install ground fault circuit interrupter(gfci) protection no gfci for hvac unit. rem: install gfci protection
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in apartment# 2 and 4 tankless hot water heater gas piping not safely secured, units was disconnected and gas valves not capped or plugged, which is prohibited, shall comply with section 406.3.3 and
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
{failure to provide cover face plate lampholder luminaire cnaopy for electrical outlet {splice box covers missing in basement also knockout missing in service awitch in basement}
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the cellar area of the building a broken toilet overflowing and discharging sanitary waste all over the floor of the cellar, which is prohibited., repair and/or replace
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit observed @245 pm feeders installed in basement & hvac unit no application for electrical work.rem: obatin permit.
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
{unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus material or wiring in use {no disconnect switch provided for water heater in basment
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in apartment# 2 and 4 hot water heater(non-gas) installed with new domestic water lines and valves. all the new plumbing work and installation was 100% completed and done without a permit., obtain al
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
As per d o b records boiler #87251-01 is unregistered; register boiler & submit a certificate of correction.
Dec 16, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
New building occupied without valid cofo temporary cofo# 300690919 issued oct. 11,2001 has expired jan 11, 2002. remedy: obtain valid cofo.
Jun 11, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 29, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 17, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 4, 2018 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1933
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 6,020 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,435 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5188 / 1
- Assessed value
- $404,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353768, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.
Questions about 1217 Flatbush Avenue
Who owns 1217 Flatbush Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 17 Flatbush LLC.
Does 1217 Flatbush Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 239 housing violations at this property.
Is 1217 Flatbush 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 1217 Flatbush Avenue built?
City records list 1933 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1217 Flatbush Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.