1708 West 13 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06643-0009Map
Owner of record: Zhao, Helen
1708 West 13 Street is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zhao, Helen. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2025. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 86
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 46
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 · 86
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 square feet at all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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.
Jul 7, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling at closet at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling at closet at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling at closet at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17804064 issued 03-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at door frame in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17804071 issued 03-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling at closet at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 17804063 issued 03-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures exposed electrical wire at east wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling at closet at west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at closet at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at door frame in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Apr 3, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at building front entrance, , 1st story
Jan 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 16 sqft of mold at ceiling and 10 sqft of mold at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16989621 issued 22-may-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sqft of mold at ceiling and 2 sqft of mold at north wall at closet in private hallway in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16989624 issued 22-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sqft of mold at ceiling and approximately 1 sqft of mold at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 16 sqft of mold at ceiling and 10 sqft of mold at north wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 sqft of mold at ceiling and 2 sqft of mold at north wall at closet in private hallway in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sqft of mold at ceiling and approximately 1 sqft of mold at north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16989625 issued 22-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - 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.
May 20, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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) south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 1st closet from north at east wall wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 17, 2024 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling inside closet in the 5th room from east at north located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16626912 issued 27-jan-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west and east walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at ceiling inside closet in the 5th room from east at north located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade in the private hallway located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft at ceiling inside closet in the foyer located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east at north located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt second, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 5 sq ft at north wall, approximately 5 sq ft at north wall inside closet in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16533143 issued 19-dec-23 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work does not conforms to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at time of inspection permit #b00874240 approved for work at cellar and 1st floor. plans indicates new bathroom, new master
Aug 31, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 16, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 15, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt SECOND
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 28, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt FL2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt FL2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 17, 2022 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 5, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 5, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt SECOND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt SECOND
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt SECOND
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,006 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6643 / 9
- Assessed value
- $71,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1708 West 13 Street
Who owns 1708 West 13 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhao, Helen.
Does 1708 West 13 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.
Is 1708 West 13 Street 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 1708 West 13 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1708 West 13 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.