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170 Highlawn Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06674-0001Map

Owner of record: Zhang, Wen Fang

170 Highlawn Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Zhang, Wen Fang. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on December 29, 2025. 2 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 29, 2025

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 · 27

  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock. at 1st boiler room from east

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door.

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical extension cord providing electricity from apt 1r to garage at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall. at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 29, 2025

    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 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 23, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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. wg to install = 6; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (142 degree f) at sink, and at washbasin in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hole in concrete floor at tub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cof o or d.o.b records. cofo#218957 indicates building with 4 units and attached accessory garage. at time of inspection observed an additional living space with to the

    May 18, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit; work noted, erected full height partition behind the garage rolling gate., obtain all permits

    May 18, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
5
Building area
3,400 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6674 / 1
Assessed value
$432,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #370840, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.

Questions about 170 Highlawn Avenue

Who owns 170 Highlawn Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zhang, Wen Fang.

Does 170 Highlawn Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 170 Highlawn 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 170 Highlawn Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 170 Highlawn Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

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