222 East 17th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226
222 East 17th Street is a 6-story, 76-unit residential building constructed in 1958 and currently owned by Prospect Realty Group, LLC. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2025, with multiple housing code violations and complaints related to unsanitary conditions, pests, and water leaks. Recent issues include four active elevator-related complaints regarding single device operation and no alternate service (as of May 2025), and multiple sanitation concerns including a June 2025 finding of unsatisfactory garbage/recycling storage conditions and mold issues.
The building's facade and structural elements have also been a focus of regulatory attention, with several Environmental Control Board violations noting problems with a deteriorated steel lintel/angle iron at the front of the building, and a failure to maintain proper exit passageways. A significant number of self-closing door violations were documented in December 2024, affecting multiple apartments and requiring repairs. The building's management has a pattern of encountering rodent issues, with inspections revealing rat activity as recently as September 2024. The property has demonstrated some compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation reports for the past three years (2021-2024), though there were two reported cases in 2019-2020.
Various maintenance code violations have been recorded over the years, including issues with elevator operation, fire safety systems, and facade maintenance. Recent complaints from mid-2025 suggest ongoing challenges with plumbing, water damage, and pest control. The building's regulatory history shows a mix of resolved and active violations, with particular scrutiny on elevator service continuity and building facade maintenance. While the property has received necessary sidewalk shed permits and addressed some violation notices, there remain active citations for improper facade maintenance and failure to file required inspection reports.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 76 |
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Year built | 1958 |
Total area | 90289 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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