5923 17th Avenue
5923 17th Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn, has 19 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 4 of 5 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 5 units · Built 1931
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 4 of 5 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (19 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
19 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 13 class B, 4 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 26 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-06-10. Newest violation issued 2024-04-03. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2024. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 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: Floor or stair defect (hallway). D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE TREADS & RISER PULLING AWAY FROM STRINGERS 2ND TO 3 ND STY PUBLIC HALL., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002687
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK ENTRANCE 1 STY SOUTH APT 1B. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1B), issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002706
- Class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SHEETROCK CELLAR CLG THRU OUT., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002697
- Class B: Roof defect (hallway). D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CHAIRS LADDERS BOXES VACUUM CLEANER CARTS 3 STY PUBLIC HALL AND INTERMEDIATE LANDING AND TOP LANDING BULKHEAD., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002691
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint (hallway). D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOFFIT 2 TO 3 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002689
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (hallway). D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TREADS OUT OF STRINGER 2 TO 3 STY & 1 3 4 5 6 7 UP 3 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS TO BULKHEAD., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002688
- Class B: Fire escape defect. D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES AIR CONDITIONER 3 STY WEST STACK., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002695
- Class B: Self-closing door not working (roof). D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS BULKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF., issued 2008-06-10. HPD violation 1002690
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 2 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
4 of 5 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).
Owner and management
Owner: MMW-620-TRSUT. Head officer: ESTHER R POSEN. Managing agent: ESTHER R POSEN. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Nov 17, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3055110001, HPD building ID 141985. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 18 Av (N), 4 min walk
- New Utrecht Av (N), 8 min walk
- 62 St (D), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 19 open (2 class C, 13 class B, 4 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 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.