870 Jefferson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01487-0014Map

870 Jefferson Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Spellen, Compton A. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations: 14
DOB violations: 8
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 22

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 14

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
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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 10, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code the premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Jul 14, 1980
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 2
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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1
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Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Floor
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
General
Doors
Sep 26, 2006 · Apt 6
Close

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 (C2)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 4,875 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 41
Block / lot: 1487 / 14
Assessed value: $621,000
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #333148, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.

Questions about 870 Jefferson Avenue

Who owns 870 Jefferson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spellen, Compton A.

Does 870 Jefferson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 870 Jefferson 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 870 Jefferson Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 870 Jefferson Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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