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
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 · 157
- 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 1, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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.
Nov 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Oct 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture, shoes, shoping cart and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 9, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.