608 East 17 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05237-0018Map
Owner of record: Michele A Francois
608 East 17 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1936 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Michele A Francois. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 30 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 42
- 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 - 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 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing stairs to bulkhead door to roof exit
Nov 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective - hinges at bulkhead door to roof exit need springs adjustment
Nov 24, 2023
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 2L
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Apr 8, 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 21, 2017
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Jul 20, 2011
Open — Not complied with - 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 wall 1 sty public hall on boiler room door
Aug 11, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Aug 11, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of old material cellar throughout.
Aug 11, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective throughout cellar plasterboard ceiling.
Aug 11, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections washbasin watercloset & shower cellar rear plaster board ceiling cellar.
Aug 11, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty north apt 3r swinton. , section '' ''
Feb 2, 1988 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar center.
Jul 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition walls erected creating 3 rooms cellar front & rear.
Jul 24, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2 right. located at apt 2
Jun 18, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty southwest apt 2l lee. , section '' ''
Feb 14, 1987 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty southwest apt 2l lee. , section '' ''
Jan 2, 1987 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of bldg material store cellar thru out.
Nov 24, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the consisting of building material paper etc rear yard.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture rear yard.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 3 sty apt 3r rear room er1. , section '' ''
Sep 15, 1986 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of radiator & household article 1 sty pub hall.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors stair bulkhead to roof.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items public hall 3rd sty.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall 1st story.
Sep 15, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3rd story north apt 3r. located at apt 3r
Sep 15, 1986 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall & clg front room 2nd sty apt 2r. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1980 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective putty lower & upper sash window rear west room 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1980 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit. noted: construction of a car port in front of pre mises....remedy: obtain permit or return premises to prior legal condi tion
Jun 25, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 5
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:construction of a car port in front of premises.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Jun 25, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building: defect is--defect auto parts stored at rear of premises and south side of building walkway hood, axle, doors and various discarded items as well. remedy: remove.
Jan 25, 1995 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:curb-cut created,over sidewalk to created,over sidewalk to create a driveway,at front of premises.remedyobtain the required approvals/permits or restore to prior legal condit
Mar 11, 1993 · Penalty $175
Active - Unknown
Work witout a permit. remedy: obtain a permit from this dept.
May 22, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. storage of automobile motors at rear and in walk way of premises. remedy: remove forthwith and maintain premises in lawful manner.
May 22, 1989 · Penalty $100
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1936
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5237 / 18
- Assessed value
- $590,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #347727, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.
Questions about 608 East 17 Street
Who owns 608 East 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Michele A Francois.
Does 608 East 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 608 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 608 East 17 Street built?
City records list 1936 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 608 East 17 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.