616 East 17 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05237-0022Map
Owner of record: Jason I Pestano
616 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 Jason I Pestano. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 28 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 35
- 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 20, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 29, 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 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2023
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
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 10, 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
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , cooking range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. , 1st story
Nov 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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 in the vestibule. , 1st story
Nov 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Nov 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 9, 2020 · Apt 1B
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 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.
Nov 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 3, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''
Aug 3, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cords electrical over load 2 sty west apt 2r thru out. located at apt 2r
Mar 30, 1987 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at ceiling light fixture 2 sty west apt 3r 2 room from front. , section '' ''
Mar 30, 1987 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity provided 2 sty west apt 3r front room. , section '' ''
Mar 30, 1987 · Apt 3R
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 2 sty public hall & front yards.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure defective gooseneck laader to roof.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard south & north court.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts building front.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 lights not on fixtures present.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty pub hall vestibule.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric not supplied to 2 sty east apt 2l entire apt er1. located at apt 2l
Sep 8, 1986 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 celotex wall stair enclosure 1 sty pub hall to cellar.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 & 3 sty pub halls.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pot plants 3 sty pub hall.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 wood partitions erected creating rooms in north cellar.
Sep 8, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted-an area 10' x 15' at front of pre--misses used as parking pad fence, removed reae over and curb cut. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal conditi
Jan 20, 1995 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:creating a 7ft.curb-cut at south end of lot.remedy:obtain the required approvals/permits or restore to pri-or legal condition.
Mar 5, 1993 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Unknown
Work without permit work noted creating a 7 foot long curb cut as south end of lot remedy obtaing permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition
Aug 3, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 3L
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
- 6,725 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 5237 / 22
- Assessed value
- $692,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #346726, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.
Questions about 616 East 17 Street
Who owns 616 East 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jason I Pestano.
Does 616 East 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 616 East 17 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 616 East 17 Street built?
City records list 1936 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 616 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.