2617 Foster Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-05213-0062Map
Owner of record: 2617-23 Foster Ave Realty Corp
2617 Foster Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 16 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 2617-23 Foster Ave Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 114 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 114
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 91
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 114
- 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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 - 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
Sep 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings ,missing sign,
Sep 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 16, 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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2L
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 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 22, 2023
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
Mar 23, 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.
Apr 16, 2021
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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at east, the bathroom , the foyer , the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at first door from south at west leading to room with fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rotten bottom of sinkbase in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2019
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
Properly repair the broken or defective window pane at lower sash in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Sep 17, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 2018
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 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance door to room leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, apartment at north
Feb 27, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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 23, 2016
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 19, 2015
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wash basin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical drain stop at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subflooring and vinyl floor tile at walking area in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector , missing located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at walking area in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2013 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 19, 2005
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 19, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7, failure to file a complete boiler insp report as per dob records. submit a current bo-9 report.
Apr 3, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building records which indicate basement ordenary use, storage and boiler room. at time of inspection office space created in the basement 1 room with desk table and ch
May 7, 2004 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt ALLOFT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 7, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 13,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5213 / 62
- Assessed value
- $424,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331179, last renewed Oct 1, 2024.
Questions about 2617 Foster Avenue
Who owns 2617 Foster Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2617-23 Foster Ave Realty Corp.
Does 2617 Foster Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 114 housing violations at this property.
Is 2617 Foster Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2617 Foster Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2617 Foster Avenue?
It has 16 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.