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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 9, 2023

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 · 239

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall

    Jul 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster board at ceiling cellar

    May 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at rear of the building at roof

    Jan 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing metal screen under sky light at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall

    Dec 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall

    Dec 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • 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, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cornice at east , section ''388 e23 st''

    Sep 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

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

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.