6817 6 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05866-0003Map
Owner of record: Brother Realty Corp
6817 6 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Brother Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 27 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 24
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 · 49
- 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 5, 2025
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, 2023
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 18, 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 5, 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.
Apr 5, 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 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2019
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. 2wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at north in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at south window in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling apprx. 20 sq.ft., north wall apprx. 20 sq.ft., at east wall apprx. 8 sq.ft., south wall apprx. 9 sq.ft., west wall apprx. 6 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from east at north, the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2015 · Apt 1R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2015
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 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2013
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operating lock instaled at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts required
Dec 31, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg material 1 sty public hall.
Jan 13, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg materials all stys public hall.
Dec 31, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Dec 31, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of balustrade levered over with plaster board alls tys public hall.
Dec 31, 1987
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 suspended ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Dec 31, 1987
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 suspended ceiling vestibule 1 sty.
Dec 31, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on entrance door to 2 sty west apt 3f. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1987 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty west apt 3f. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1987 · Apt 3F
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 suspended ceiling thru out 2 sty west apt 3f. , section '' ''
Dec 28, 1987 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock 1 sty public hall.
Dec 9, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing window interior casing 2 sty public hall landing.
Dec 9, 1987
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 drop ceiling & closet 1 sty public hall.
Dec 9, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Nov 12, 1987
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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Nov 12, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty rear apt 2 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 2
Nov 12, 1987 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination rear fixture 1 sty public hall .
Oct 1, 1985
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 south court & rear yard.
Oct 1, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Work w/o a permit: work noted: in rear, courtyard areaway 10' x 8' wood deck & rear basement reconstruction work no permit. remedy: "stop all work" obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal use & or
Sep 20, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Electric
Power outage
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 8, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 6M
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 6M
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 15, 2016 · Apt 6M
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Locks
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,211 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 5866 / 3
- Assessed value
- $561,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #304837, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.
Questions about 6817 6 Avenue
Who owns 6817 6 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brother Realty Corp.
Does 6817 6 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 6817 6 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 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 6817 6 Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 6817 6 Avenue?
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.