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
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 · 75
- 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 1, 2026
Open — 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 6, 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 8, 2024
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 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.
Feb 23, 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 23, 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.
Apr 7, 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.
Apr 7, 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 29, 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 16, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
Nov 20, 2017
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 3, 2016
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 7, 2015
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 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures allstys. at public hall
Jan 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked at building front.
Jan 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household refuse at fire escape
May 16, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 3rd story, apartment
May 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 16, 2012 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches, 3rd story, apartment
May 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice, 3rd story, apartment
May 16, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.