642 Lefferts Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-01428-0006Map
Owner of record: 497 Albany LLC
642 Lefferts Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 497 Albany LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 3 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 25
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective leaking air valve at radiator in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at walking area in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 2L
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.
Nov 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt l2, 2nd story, apartment at south
May 15, 2012 · Apt L2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt l2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt L2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt l2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Apr 16, 2012 · Apt L2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2sty. west apt. 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of loose & hanging cabinet doors kitchen 2 sty. west apt 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen & bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling kitchen, bathroom & northeast room 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane window kitchen & northwest rom 2 sty. west apt 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilingthruout 2 sty. westapt. 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood window frame & sill 2 sty. west apt. 2..
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door northeast and northwest rooms 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window north room 2nd sty. north apt. 2r.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 2nd sty. north apt 2r.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight 2nd sty. pulbic hall to roof.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing grout bathtub bathroom 2nd sty. north apt. 2r.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bells entrance to building street to 1st sty. public hall.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door kitchen 2 sty. west apt. 2.
Feb 12, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 6, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. observed at exposure 2 of two(2) story building on paved surface parked silver color honda odyssey w/ nys license plates gvl-7649 there is no curb cut
Nov 12, 2019 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a,38,19b,34b,32a,36,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h. 50a. remove ( ) oil from boiler room. 50b. boiler room door not fireproof. 50c. holes in boiler room walls and ceiling. 50d. boiler room not a storage room. 50e. no
Feb 12, 2008 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: partitions erected through store. remedy: obtain permits and approvals or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Jan 6, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2021 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 10, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 7, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 7, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2012 · Apt L2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 27, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2009 · Apt L2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2008 · Apt L2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2008 · Apt L2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,212 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,122 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 1428 / 6
- Assessed value
- $346,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815591, last renewed Oct 31, 2022.
Questions about 642 Lefferts Avenue
Who owns 642 Lefferts Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 497 Albany LLC.
Does 642 Lefferts Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 642 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 642 Lefferts Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 642 Lefferts Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.