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
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 · 147
- 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 - 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers , 1st story
Aug 4, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 4, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide missing brackets for air conditioner on 3rd and 4th stories at front of building
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and discarded boxes at public hall, 4th story
Sep 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing egress at all stories at public hall
Dec 20, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 6, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame missing at public hall
Dec 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall
Dec 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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.