261 Bay 17th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 3-story building located in Bath Beach, containing 84 residential units. Built in 1951.
The neighborhood: Bath Beach
Brooklyn · 5,273 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,500 1BR · $2,400 2BR
1 subway station nearby
1 park · 3.0 acres · incl. Bath Beach Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- General2
- Lead Paint2
- Water/Plumbing2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING DOOR STOPPER AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
May 17, 2024Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 1 STY NORTH APT 1D ER1. , SECTION '' ''
Aug 18, 2009Class C - Water/Plumbing
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOOSE PLASTERBOARD CEILING BATHROOM 1 STY SOUTHEAST 1A ER1.
Aug 18, 2009Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR BATHROOM CEILING AND WEST WALL 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 1A , SECTION '' ''
Aug 18, 2009Class C - General
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH GRANITE STEP TREADS UP FROM INTERMIDIATE LANDING AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
May 17, 2024Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,500 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $2,400 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $6,000 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
ATHINA GARDEN APARTMENTS
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
⚡ 93% faster than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 8 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 3 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Bath Beach is about $2,500/month for a one-bedroom.