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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 6
- IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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
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.