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6517 20 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05556-0003Map

Owner of record: Palmeri, John V

6517 20 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Palmeri, John V. HPD has recorded 157 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
157
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
125

What to know

Concern
17 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

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 · 157

  • 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.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye permenant stopper instaled at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door in the entrance located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at the caulking of ceramic tiles at east and south walls around bathtub , in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing [ plastic wedge] jammed and obstructed vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ hinges springs] in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, stroller, shoes, oil radiator and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 27, 2024

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 drop ceiling acoustical tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 drop ceiling acoustical tiles in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 3, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories at fire escape at building front at fire escape

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, shoes, shoping cart and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 drop ceiling acoustical tiles in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 drop ceiling acoustical tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 drop ceiling acoustical tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 9, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigirator door in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2flfro, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2FLFRO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2flfro, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2FLFRO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2flfro, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 2FLFRO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35333666j issued on 08/10/18,and to file a certificate of pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rncy 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certificate has

    Jun 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out permit. note: new concrete block construction work in progress @ cellar level. new concrete block construction creating new boiler room enlargement. demolition of existing boiler room commenced. rem:

    Aug 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 25, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 12, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 12, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 12, 2024 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt FL2FRO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt FL2FRO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt FL2FRO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt FL2FRO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt FL2FRO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 2FRONT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1STDOO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1STDOO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1STDOO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 1STDOO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2FLFRO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2FLFRO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2FLFRO

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 2FRONT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 18, 2022 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1925
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
1,810 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
5556 / 3
Assessed value
$337,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #372619, last renewed Aug 20, 2024.

Questions about 6517 20 Avenue

Who owns 6517 20 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Palmeri, John V.

Does 6517 20 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 157 housing violations at this property.

Is 6517 20 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 6517 20 Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 6517 20 Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.