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868 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01900-0057Map

Owner of record: Lexington Avenue L.

868 Bedford Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lexington Avenue L.. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
102
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
87

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 102

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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.

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items on 4th story balcony , building front stack

    Jul 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ''defective'' located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ''defective'' located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2021

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at vestibule , 1st story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materialat ceiling north and south walls at vestibuile , 1st story

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead to roof

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling bulkhead to roof

    Sep 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color around windows in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jul 23, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 2nd story balcony at front of building at public hall

    Mar 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 2, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. new building number: 301237882. note: temporary c of o #301237882 issued on: 06/15/04, expired on: 09/13/04. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.

    Nov 8, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications: no lights. at shed at time of inspection in operation. remedy: provide lights and convrom to building code specifications.

    Jan 22, 2003 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
8,080 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1900 / 57
Assessed value
$637,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #356332, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.

Questions about 868 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 868 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Avenue L..

Does 868 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.

Is 868 Bedford Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 868 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 868 Bedford Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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