5923 17 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05511-0001Map
Owner of record: Esther R Posen, As Trustee
5923 17 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Esther R Posen, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2024. 19 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 7
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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.
HPD housing violations · 26
- 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 3, 2024
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 22, 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 22, 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 6, 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 12, 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 1, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance 1 sty south apt 1b. , section '' ''
Mar 12, 1989 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3 sty balcony.
May 18, 1987
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 front.
May 18, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.
May 18, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 8, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 6,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,504 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5511 / 1
- Assessed value
- $634,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330294, last renewed Nov 17, 2025.
Questions about 5923 17 Avenue
Who owns 5923 17 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Esther R Posen, As Trustee.
Does 5923 17 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 5923 17 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 80% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5923 17 Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5923 17 Avenue?
It has 5 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.