127 Lefferts Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02015-0054Map
Owner of record: 125-127 Lefferts Realty LLC
127 Lefferts Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 125-127 Lefferts Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 8, 2025. 5 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 51
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 22
- 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
Apr 8, 2025
Open — Not complied with - 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 29, 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.
Feb 25, 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 9, 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 9, 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 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout
Sep 24, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar front
Sep 24, 2004
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty northwest b room 3a.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood window sill 3 sty b room south.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof east.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective chimney roof east out of plumb & leaning.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar east.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration celotex ceiling installed 4 sty b room 4a.
Oct 10, 1989
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head all stys east & west public hall.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood canopy entrance to bldg front yard.
Oct 10, 1989
Open — Not complied with - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Oct 10, 1989
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires walls & ceiling cellar front.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 3 sty public hall.
Oct 10, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 3 sty southwest apt 3b. located at apt 3b
Oct 10, 1989 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Apr 26, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Apr 26, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to circumstances beyond control excessive rain remedy; make repair forthwith & structural changes require permits and or plans as required and engineers report
Oct 6, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 51
- Class - 3
Work without a permit.observed:a shed(apprx 7ft x 3ft x 7ft high)erected at expo #4 with metal door.no dob permits on file for this work.rem:obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Aug 17, 2017 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply with commissioner's ofer.vacate order #103-2010-noted bldg occupied as dwelling in front of apts.disobeying active vacate order #103/2010.rem:comply with vacate order
Jul 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents or approved construction documents or approved amendments.noted:basement level rear apt.having kitchen location contrary to plans and 4 floor apt.windows
Jul 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications.note:sidewalk shed erected @front and side of bldg w/permit #3455301 and @time of insp @approx 6:30 pm lights installed under sidewalk shed not on,creating an uns
Nov 27, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications-inoperative lights.note:@7:50 pm lights under sidewalk shed was not working/on.inoperative vacant bldg. rem:conform to bldg code;provide lighting.
Aug 7, 2013 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. noted: sidewalk shed erected in front of 5 story residential bldg shed lights not operational at time of inspection time (10:30pm). remedy: conform shed to code
Apr 12, 2013 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification: sidewalk shed in placeat both perimeters of property, lefferts pl & classon ave, w/no illumination to light bulbs under shed when inspection was conducted@ 7:55pm
Mar 17, 2013 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34947288l issued 03/15/12 for plumbing & electrical work being done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 30, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34796895h issued 09/29/09 for installing partition,electric & plumbing w/o a permit.remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Jan 30, 2013 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification: approx 150 lf of sidewalk shed installed at south & east perimeters of property; no illumination to light bulbs that are in place under shed when inspection was
Nov 19, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34796895h issued on 9.29.09 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 24, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34947288l issued on 3.15.12 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Jul 24, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not conform to shed specification. no lights (under)shed at time of inspection. rem:conform to code specifications.
Jul 1, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34949424x issued on 4/20/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for filed false statements.
Jun 22, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34949423y issued on 4/20/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. filed false statements.
Jun 22, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34947288l issued on 3.15.12 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34796895h issued on 9.29.09 for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
May 31, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted:sidewalk shed erected without a permit. approx 50' on exposure #1 100' on exposure #4. rem:conform to building code obtain permit.
May 15, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
1509.8 failure to provide protective guards. noted:at roof level no guard rails installed. remedy: comply with code.
May 14, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of bldgs for notice of violation #34804250h issued on 8/14/09 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1 rcny 102-01. remedy: file c of c.
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a c of c or toher related materials containing failse statements. respondent filed a c of c on 12/15/11 for nov #34804250h. upon inspection found that the condition which respondent described as having
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a c of c or other related materials containing material false statements. respondent filed a c of c on 12/15/11 for nov #34804250h. upon inspection found that the condition which respondent decribed as
Apr 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. defects noted: classon avenue side the 3 & 4 floors w/cracks in the brick work work below window sills at several locations. loose capring above mansard leve
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. defeccts noted: roof top illuminated sign structure. dob engineer,naweed chaudhri,4/20/12 sign inspection report due to questionable structural integrity
Apr 20, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted at bsmt 1st fl room 1a & 1d 3rd fl room 3a 4th fl room 4a & 4b work was being done plumbing electrical sheetrock painting throughout bldg dob records indicate no permit was pulled for work rem: stop all w
Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34796895h issued on 09/29/09 for work w/o a permit erected partitions throughout and installed 3pc btrm rem: comply w/ the comm order
Mar 2, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#34796895h issued on 09/29/2009.work w/o permit in creating illegal apts.remedy:comply w/the comm's order.
Dec 7, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34796895h issued on 9/29/09 for work w/o permit-illegal conversion.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Sep 9, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34796895h issued on 9/29/09.for illegal conversion from 17 units to 20 units w/ partitions,electrical & plumbing.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Jul 13, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. notedrespondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34796895h for illegal work throughout the bldg. remedy: comply w/commiss
May 13, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct ecb #34796895h for illegal work throughout bldg. norecord of correction w/dob. remedy: obtain permit.
Mar 4, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34796895h for work w/o a permit; erection of full height partitions and installed
Dec 10, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov# 34796895h, having converted 17 dwelling units into 20 dwelling unit
Jun 30, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential districtnoted bldg is occupied as a primar y transient hotel in rgb-general residence district.remedy:discontinueillegal use.
Mar 18, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted 1)@ rear of premises install barb wire around perimeter 2)erect steel frame structure to install illuminated signon roof.3)erect full height partitions to create reception room & laun
Mar 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #127924 which indicated that bldg should occupy as a class b apts multiple dwelling illegal occupancy noted now bldg occupied as a primary transient hotel w/19 rooms
Mar 18, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
508.3.3.4.fail to provide fire seperation between 2 individual occupancies noted:create opening between 125 & 127 lefferts pl in bearing wall which is fire seperation between 2 bldgings.remedy:provide fire sepe
Mar 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acats.failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner.note:resp'd failed to correct the conditions cited in nov#34796895h.installed water & waste lines & connect to 20 units.also cut opening in the ba
Feb 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certficate of correction with the department of bldgs note: respondent failed to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition(s
Feb 11, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permits. noted: legal hotel 17 units,illegally converted to 20 units,erection of partitions with associated lighting electric & installation of water & waste lines for 3pc bathrooms,3 illegal units ope
Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o noted: c/o #27924 states legal occupancy is 17 furnished rooms basement & 1st flr 4 rooms each,flr2-4 3 rooms each,now illegally occupied as 20 rooms,basement 4th 4 roo
Sep 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain sign structure on roof. dob engineers report indicates that sign structure has not been properly maintained & as a result may fail under high wind conditions. "see inspection report of (
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. note: chimney work being performed at roof level of 4 story noted bldg has failed to protect all persons property and public sid
Jun 8, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupany contrary to that of c of o # 12794 illegal occupancy noted: legal class b multiple dwelling converted to a hotel. a sign indicating "leffert's hotel" is on the east side of the bldg. office w/ a t.v. &
Mar 7, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that of c of o #127924. illegal occupancy noted:legal class b multiple dwelling converted to a hotel. a sign indicating leffert's hotel is on the east side of the bldg.and one room with a
Oct 24, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit.note.full partition wall illegally erected in basement at various location creating two (2) additional illegal rooms.remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.note cofo #127924 indicate basement use is four (4) furnished rooms.now basement is arrange to be occupied with six(6) furnished rooms.remedy
Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted spalling brick loose morter joints 4 fl east side of bldg wooden window sill is broken loose has air conditioner resting it at 4 fl window south side also broken loose window si
Sep 16, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building. work noted: at interior building at third floor stair case loose two (2) step, at fourth floor no exit sign at fourth floor ceiling no screed on skylight. at bsmt floor 2 big holes
May 29, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in residential district, work noted: two (2) building in construction with or total: 34 rooms operating as a hotel (commercial) and two (2) sign: "hotel: one sign illuminated and other non illuminat
May 29, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 29, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - General
Doors
Sep 23, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 5,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,790 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 2015 / 54
- Assessed value
- $787,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353503, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 127 Lefferts Place
Who owns 127 Lefferts Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 125-127 Lefferts Realty LLC.
Does 127 Lefferts Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 127 Lefferts Place 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 127 Lefferts Place built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 127 Lefferts Place?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.