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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 102
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
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 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling bulkhead to roof
Sep 15, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.