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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 51

  • A

    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
  • 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 18, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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 4, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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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  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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 27, 2017

    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 10, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing vent cover east yard at front.

    Aug 6, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass main entrance door west wing.

    Jul 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture clg 2 sty pub hall.

    Jul 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall tile bathroom 2 sty east apt.

    Feb 27, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective rain leader rear yard.

    Aug 30, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar locked door.

    Aug 30, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture 2 sty public hall front.

    Aug 30, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain rear yard.

    Aug 30, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    Aug 30, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock entrance door to bldg.

    Aug 30, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

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.