678 Lefferts Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-01428-0020Map
Owner of record: Yosef Shpringer
678 Lefferts Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Yosef Shpringer. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 51
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
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, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 23, 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 4, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 18, 2018
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 27, 2017
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 10, 2016
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Aug 6, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Aug 6, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing vent cover east yard at front.
Aug 6, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass main entrance door west wing.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs south east & south west rooms front apt 2 sty. located at apt 2
Jul 9, 1984 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of tricycle toys 1 & 2 sty pub hall.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles 2 sty front apt bathroom east.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 2 sty pub hall.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs vestibule 1 sty.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture clg 2 sty pub hall.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub bathroom 2 sty front apt.
Jul 9, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls northwest room 2 sty east apt.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg & north wall northeast room 2 sty east apt.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls kitchen 2 sty east apt.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall tile bathroom 2 sty east apt.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin & bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty east apt.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Feb 27, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective rain leader rear yard.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles public hall all stairs east side entrance.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & door to heat unit.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar locked door.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 2 sty public hall front.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective flap doors rear yard to cellar.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain rear yard.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard east court.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock entrance door to bldg east side.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock entrance door to bldg.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Aug 30, 1983
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 1428 / 20
- Assessed value
- $69,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330757, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.
Questions about 678 Lefferts Avenue
Who owns 678 Lefferts Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Yosef Shpringer.
Does 678 Lefferts Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 678 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 678 Lefferts Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 678 Lefferts Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.