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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

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 · 25

  • 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
  • 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 3, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2sty. west apt. 2.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of loose & hanging cabinet doors kitchen 2 sty. west apt 2.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen & bathroom 2 sty. west apt. 2.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane window kitchen & northwest rom 2 sty. west apt 2.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilingthruout 2 sty. westapt. 2.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective rotted wood window frame & sill 2 sty. west apt. 2..

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing entrance door northeast and northwest rooms 2 sty. west apt. 2.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window north room 2nd sty. north apt. 2r.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 2nd sty. north apt 2r.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight 2nd sty. pulbic hall to roof.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing grout bathtub bathroom 2nd sty. north apt. 2r.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bells entrance to building street to 1st sty. public hall.

    Feb 12, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

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

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.