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987 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01778-0002Map

Owner of record: Goldsmith, Isaac

987 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Goldsmith, Isaac. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
57

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 75

  • 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 1, 2026

    Open — 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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 7, 2021

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Nov 20, 2017

    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 3, 2016

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures allstys. at public hall

    Jan 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at building front.

    Jan 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 40 square feet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 15, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at north wall door in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the aprox twenty cubic yards at rear yard

    May 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household refuse at fire escape

    May 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at public hall, 3rd story

    May 16, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings , 3rd story, apartment

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 3rd story, apartment

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 3rd story, apartment

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 3rd story, apartment

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 3rd story, apartment

    May 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Jul 18, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Dec 17, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping per section requirements. at time of inspection observed at exposure#3 excessive combustible construction debris being stored in proximity of lot line also at 1st floo

    Jan 26, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (sidewalk shed) - observed sidewalk shed in place at exposure #1. temporary construction equipment (sidewalk shed) requires a permit to be installed and to remain installed. at the time of inspection, on bis /

    Dec 3, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (supported scaffold) - observed supported scaffold in place at exposure #1 and on roof of adjacent property on exposure #2. supported scaffold of 40' or more requires a permit to be installed and to remain inst

    Dec 3, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit atoi observed extensive demo in bldg w/debris stored in bldg,which was consistent w/complaint i responded to.fireproofing removed@ceiling&wooden beams exposed.observed work in progress&extensive

    Jul 1, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms resp failed to correct the conditions cited in nov#34640275x for illegal work on 3rd fl rem: comply w/ comm order

    Jun 24, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34640275x rem: comply w/ comms order

    Apr 8, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the comm respondent failed to correctviolating conditions cited in the prior nov#34640275x rem: comply w/ comms order

    Feb 25, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34640275x for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited in 34640275x.

    Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34640275x for work done w/oa permit. remedy: correct conditions cited in 34640275x.

    Feb 9, 2010 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order to correct ecb # 34646275a for illegal work at 3fl no record of correction w/dob remedy:comply w/ order

    Sep 23, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a cofc for nov # 34777104z pursant to 28.204.2 remedy:comply w/order

    Sep 23, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34646275k for "work w/o permit", 3rd flr. sec.prior nov #34698470n, issued 9.11.08. remedy: comply w/commissioner's

    Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation 34646275x for dividing 3rd fl into two living spaces etc. w/o a permit. no record of correction in dob records. remedy:

    Sep 11, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: 3rd flr apt subdivided into 2 different spaces for dual occupancy in that plywood erected behind doorto prevent free access to other side w/ fire escape. remedy:

    Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required hazardous defects noted 3rd fl apt have been subdivided into two different spaces for dual occupancy in that plywood found erect

    Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records. noted: 3rd flr class a apt found to be subdivided into 2 different spaces or entities w/ shared bthrm & kitchen for 2 families contrary to c of o #

    Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior bldg. hazardous defects noted: missing ceiling tiles 1st flr apt. leaving open space above suspended ceiling east 2 room @ front section. unkeyed plaster @ ceiling ne1 room ceiling

    Mar 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 12, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 12, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 12, 2015 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 11, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 11, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 11, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 13, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 26, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 6, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 1, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 13, 2006 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    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 (C1)
Year built
1899
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
5,775 ft²
Lot area
1,775 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1778 / 2
Assessed value
$858,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354405, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.

Questions about 987 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 987 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Goldsmith, Isaac.

Does 987 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 987 Bedford 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 987 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 987 Bedford Avenue?

It has 9 residential units.

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