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245 Bergen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00196-0039Map

Owner of record: 245 Bergen Street, LLC

245 Bergen Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1859 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 245 Bergen Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023. 3 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 6

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    May 18, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Aug 21, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Fail to comply w/comm order dob vio#090616feu30201ad,issued 9/6/16,to obtain perm for permanent repairs/replacement of nevins st facing masonry facade wall which had part coll on 8/31/16&was shored temp under emerg work order.remedy:comply w/ref comm orders immed-apply for perm&repair/remediate/replace the nevins st facing facade immed

    May 4, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 30, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 19, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Owners resp. to keep bldg in a safe cond.at all times.partial collapse of nevins st load bearing brick masonry wall occurred on 8/31/16& then emerg.shoring work was performed pursuant dob order 090116feu30202ff to temp stabilize the wall.remedy:owner to retain pe eng'r to evaluate entire structure&prepare plans&obtain permits for perm repairs

    Sep 6, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Fm.bldg in a safe cond.flrs are sloping downward from exp2 to exp4 bricks from exp4 wall have partially collapsed into street&sidewalk shed.remaining of exp4 wall above 4th fl is at risk of a further collapse.remedy:owner to immed engage eng'r&cont'r to provide interior shoring to exp4 wall.put in place monitor prog for movement in bldg

    Sep 1, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Damages has been sustained to exterior brick walls due to continued peemitted work while on notice of a stop work order

    Aug 31, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 9, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 25, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 25, 2013

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 14, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 11, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jan 22, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 18, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 18, 1998

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.lighting is required at all times either natural or illumination. note at time of inspection 4:30 am i observed sidewalk shed on exp1 and 4 with undersi

    Nov 3, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35197009x issued on 08/31/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. no c of c filed. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c o

    Oct 27, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.noted:atthe time of my inspection,full stop work order has been issued since 08/22/16.since swo work has continued with the installation of support

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide pedestrian protection for sidewalks & walkways. note @ time of insp i observed a 3 frame high supported scaffold in placeon sidewalk @ exp#3 nevirs st. comply w/ code.

    Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to have built according to code. note: @ time of insp i observed 3 frame high supported scaffold in place @ exp#4 not built according to code. 1)guard rail system not in place. 2)planks not tied down. 3

    Jul 27, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/out permit. note: removal of bricks & new section of brick work in progress no permit obtain. @ exp#4 side og bldg @ 2nd flr approx 5ft x 28ft long section of bricks replaced. rem: stop all work immediat

    Jul 7, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35001424x issued on 5/21/13 construction/demoliton & electrical work w/o permit. rmdy: comply with commissioner's order.

    Sep 21, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. erection of new masonry brick walls on all exps installation of wood framed roof w/sheathing @ 2nd flr, removal of 6 rowsof brick on adjoining bldg, joist pockets created at opposite wall,

    May 21, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work contrary to plan/permit. job 320496860 approves the installation of windows in the existing 1-story bldg immediately betting 3-story #245 bergen street observed & photographed @time of inspection,1-story

    Apr 11, 2013 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34953528m issued on 4.17.12 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Jun 16, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Work noted second story has been erected to the rear extension new 2nd fl has brick facade and 3 windows rem; obtain all necessary permits if feasible

    Apr 17, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. work noted: 7 window openings approx 25" x 25" installed in brick exterior wall between 1st & 2nd floors at nevis street(face)& bergen st(face) note: intermediates space created between 1st & 2

    Dec 10, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit noted: at front building at record leased btwae grand level 2 fl created three new windows interor and four btwn grand level and 2 floor four new windows. all windous are exterior. remedy: o

    Dec 9, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 13, 2023 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt PVT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1859
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
196 / 39
Assessed value
$1,210,050
Landmark / historic district
Boerum Hill Historic District Extension

HPD registration #821899, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 245 Bergen Street

Who owns 245 Bergen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 245 Bergen Street, LLC.

Does 245 Bergen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 Bergen Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 245 Bergen Street built?

City records list 1859 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 245 Bergen Street?

It has 2 residential units and 5 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.