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870 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01900-0059Map

Owner of record: 870 Bedford Em Np INC.

870 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 870 Bedford Em Np INC.. HPD has recorded 147 housing violations here, most recently on June 6, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
147
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
598

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 6, 2025

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
5
About 63% of the building's 8 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 · 147

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, the north wall and the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west, south walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile groutings at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 20, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

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

    Aug 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and furniture preventing access to bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Aug 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 4, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grout joints / caulking surface of visible mold at north and west walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx, 10 sq. ft. at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide missing brackets for air conditioner on 3rd and 4th stories at front of building

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx, 10 sq. ft. at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 13929238 issued 07-dec-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code ''''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive clutter hampering access to the fire escape in the 7th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and discarded boxes at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of an a/c unit installed at window exiting to the fire escape in the 7th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 26, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve in radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing egress at all stories at public hall

    Dec 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 6, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall

    Dec 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall

    Dec 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Aug 25, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Feb 26, 2008

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Feb 26, 2008

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Feb 26, 2008

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit: @ apt 2r, a total alteration was occuring @ time of insp. new partitions walls & ceiling constructed from metal studs. new electrical installation & new plumbing w/ supply & waste lines. a

    Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34784390y for work done w.o a permit. (excavation etc at cellar) remedy: correct conditions cited

    Jun 30, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34716314h for work done w.o a permit for erecting partitions. work noted: correct condition cited

    Jun 30, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file certificate of correction with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34784390y.remedy:file certificate of correction.

    Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts,failure to correct conditions cited in 34784390y-for excavation removed column supporting () etc at cellar w/o a permit.remedy:correct conditions

    Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34784390y-for excavating soil at cellar, removing girder etc w/o a permit.remedy:correct conditions cited.

    Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w.o permit. excavation at cellar, approx 2 ft in depth & thru outthe entire area. column supporting girder i-beam at midway removed & replace w/temporary 4"x4" timber. a search or dept records shown no pe

    Aug 25, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defect is: masonry wall at front facade is cracked & spalling & sections are missing at various locations. also, walls are cracked at various levels & locations in

    Aug 25, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with comm-order to obtain a permit per violation #34716314h for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation #34716314h.

    May 28, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide post sign at job site no contractors sign posted on sidewalk shed by shed owner permit 310108656 remedy: provide contractors sign

    Feb 24, 2009

    Resolve
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  • Class - 3

    Sec.28-105.11 posting of permit the bldg permit or copy shall be posted in conspicuous place at the work site visible to the public no permit posted at job site remedy: comply with code

    Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $300

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w.o permit- work noted at 1st fl multiple dwelling full height partitions erected enclosing open hall way area at 1st fl level now enclosed area is used in conjunction w/apt 1r. noted no permit filed or

    Nov 17, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted defect in 1st area. 1) existence of vertical crack opening & slight bulged.2)in foyer area there exists an opening exposing alt 1l section of sheet

    Nov 17, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit work noted:an approx 8'x 10'concrete block wall was erected at n/e front (facade)@ 1st flr w 2'x 4' window opening secrued with plywood no permit was found in dob records no access to 1st

    Oct 8, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 2, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 4TH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2018 · Apt 3R

    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 (C4)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,900 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1900 / 59
Assessed value
$688,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #341182, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.

Questions about 870 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 870 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 870 Bedford Em Np INC..

Does 870 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 147 housing violations at this property.

Is 870 Bedford Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 870 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 870 Bedford Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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