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17 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

3
DOB Complaints
25
311 Housing Calls
27
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue

The 20-unit, 4-story tenement building at 17 Pennsylvania Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Alberto Vasquez, has been active since 1905 and has experienced a range of maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from a July 2023 inspection of Apartment 4, including concerns about floor tile damage, door frame repair needs, and pest infestations involving both mice and roaches.

The building has a concerning pattern of fire escape safety issues, with violations noted in both 2022 and most recently in May 2025, though HPD inspections have sometimes found no violations at the time of inspection. Water-related problems have been recurring, with heavy flow water leak complaints in both January 2025 and July 2023, and violations related to water supply issues.

The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency complaints in 2020. Recent maintenance records show continuing concerns about basic building systems, including open violations regarding external low-pressure inspection requirements from 2023, though the bedbug reports from 2020 through 2025 indicate no infestations during those periods. While rodent inspections conducted in 2023 and 2024 both passed, there were earlier indications of rodent activity in the building.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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17 Pennsylvania Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Cypress Hills.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1905
Total area 14256 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
27
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
25
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 13 Pennsylvania Ave, New York, NY 11207
  • 15 Pennsylvania Ave, New York, NY 11207
  • 17 Pennsylvania Ave, New York, NY 11207

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17 Pennsylvania Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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17 Pennsylvania Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-062025-05-07Safety-Fire EscapeImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-282025-02-04Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-202024-09-04Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-202024-09-04Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-06-202024-09-04Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-07-10BOpenNone4§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD HEADJAMB AT DOOR FRAME IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-07-10BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2023-07-10BOpenNone4§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-07-10COpenNone4HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-07-10COpenNone4HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-06 06:14SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2025-01-28 19:20WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-06-20 16:45APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2024-06-20 16:45PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2024-06-20 16:45DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 17 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39520672024-03-17CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-03-18Oath Violation Served (2024-03-18)
38839112022-11-29CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2022-11-30Oath Violation Served (2022-11-30)
38817062022-11-12CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2022-11-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-11-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 17 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-240002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-04-120002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-10-120002018-11-012019-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-06-04InitialPassed
2023-09-11InitialPassed
2017-12-07CompliancePassed
2017-10-26InitialRat Activity
2015-12-09InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-1839109067R17 PENNSYLVANIA AVE HWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT; OBSERVED IN APT 10 A NEW ELECTRIC PANEL BOX INSTALLED, WITH NEWLY RAN BX CABLE. LIGHT FIXTURES, AND NEW RECEPTACLES INSTALLED. NO ELECTRICAL PERMIT ON FILE WITH DEPARTMENT., OBTAIN ALL PERESOLVE620.00.0
2022-11-3039074791K17 PENNSYLVANIA AVE HAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#2 FIRE ESCAPE CLEAR PASSAGEWAY OBSTRUCTED BY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ALSO BLUE TARP HANGING ON FIRE ESCAPE. AT EXPOSURE#2 FIRE ESCAPE CLEAR ACCESS FROM APARTMENT OBSTRUCTED BACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 17 Pennsylvania Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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