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245 Lefferts Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01320-0076Map

Owner of record: Whitter Irrevocable Trust

245 Lefferts Avenue is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Whitter Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 34 of the 40 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
40
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 40

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule door , 1st story

    Dec 26, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble sattle leading to kitchen in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling fixture and all outlets in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer at entrance in the entire apartment located at apt top, 1st story

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15732574 issued 21-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15732578 issued 21-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane broken lower sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt top, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt top, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt top, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt top, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash of west window in the 4th room from north located at apt top, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt top, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over and in the kitchen located at apt top, 2nd story

    Jul 19, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper sash frame in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper sash frame north room in the room located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper sash frame south room in the room located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 28, 2001 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window upper and lower sashes in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window upper sash in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 20, 2001 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 14, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt TOP

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1905
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,108 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1320 / 76
Assessed value
$109,260
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District

HPD registration #824644, last renewed Jan 29, 2024.

Questions about 245 Lefferts Avenue

Who owns 245 Lefferts Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whitter Irrevocable Trust.

Does 245 Lefferts Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.

Is 245 Lefferts Avenue 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 Lefferts Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 245 Lefferts Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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