717 Avenue C
717 Avenue C in Kensington, Brooklyn, has 113 open HPD violations, 71 of them class C, and 25 of 24 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (24/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 24 units · Built 1923
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 24/100)
- 71 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 27 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 16 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 25 of 24 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (113 open, 71 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 16 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (2 infested units, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
113 open violations: 71 class C (immediately hazardous), 30 class B, 10 class A, 2 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 98 issued in the last 12 months. 700 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2006-12-08. Newest violation issued 2026-09-17.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 84 days from issue to close for the 16 violations closed in the last 12 months.
27 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Garbage not removed (hallway). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FIRE DEBRIS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207980
- Class C: Garbage not removed (exterior). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FIRE DEBRIS AT WEST YARD, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207995
- Class C: Broken window or sash (hallway). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SKYLIGHT GLASS AT ROOF OVER 4TH STORY STAIRCASE AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207992
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, 1st window from the north, east wall. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH WINDOW, 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207986
- Class C: Garbage not removed (exterior). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FIRE DEBRIS AT NORTH YARD, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207999
- Class C: Garbage not removed (exterior). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE FIRE DEBRIS AT EAST YARD, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207997
- Class C: Roof defect (roof). PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DECKING AND ASPHALT MATERIAL AT ROOF, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19208001
- Class C: Damaged plaster or paint, 1st window from the north, east wall. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER AND LOWER SASH WINDOW, 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 3rd STORY, issued 2026-09-17. HPD violation 19207976
311 housing complaints
41 in the last 12 months, 94 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (16), Plumbing (8), Unsanitary Condition (7), Paint/Plaster (4), Door/Window (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 2 infested units in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
25 of 24 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 25 in 2024, 25 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 707S ASSOCIATES LLC. Head officer: LEAH KLEIN. Managing agent: 707S ASSOCIATES LLC. This owner has 5 buildings on record, 5 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 26, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3053590046, HPD building ID 187413. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Cortelyou Rd (Q), 8 min walk
- Beverley Rd (Q), 8 min walk
- Church Av (F, G), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 113 open (71 class C, 30 class B, 10 class A, 2 class I). 27 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 41 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 2 infested units | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.