617 East 87 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07992-0030Map

617 East 87 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Maddy, Gerard. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 3 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 6
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 22

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 7, 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 · 6

ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1rstfl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 7, 2026 · Apt 1RSTFL
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Invalid certification
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes, bags of clothing and other house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
May 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of rugs, sheet rock, wood doors and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shovels, brooms, buckets and other house holditems at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
Partials vacate, note: at rear yard cmu wall erected at approx. 10" height and 20 feet long is free standing and leaning. these conditions are observed to be a hazardous to life.
Feb 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to dob records. illegal occupancy noted; at cellar rear occupied as class a apartment. celler rear apartment has 3 piece bathroom, residential sink, electric stove and 1 bedroom., discontinue
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted; at cellar level installed water and waste lines to shower., obtain all permits
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted; at cellar level erected full height partition walls with door to create 2 rooms., obtain all permits
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted; at cellar level installed electrical wiring to switches, outlets and electric stove in kitchen., obtain permit
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active

Complaints

Door/window
Door
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1STFL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 4, 2026 · Apt 1RSTFL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 4, 2026 · Apt 1RSTFL
Close
General
Ventilation system
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt ENTIRE
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 1, 2021 · Apt 617
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
May 1, 2021 · Apt 617
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B2)
Year built: 1935
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 1,596 ft²
Lot area: 3,058 ft²
Zoning: R4-1
Community board: 318
Council district: 46
Block / lot: 7992 / 30
Assessed value: $60,840
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 617 East 87 Street

Who owns 617 East 87 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Maddy, Gerard.

Does 617 East 87 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 617 East 87 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 617 East 87 Street built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 617 East 87 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.