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420 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02137-0020Map

Owner of record: Douglas J Rice

420 Bedford Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Douglas J Rice. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 9 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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
  • 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 29, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 16, 2018

    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 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 3, 2016

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 17, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 10, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose metal guard rail east and west at entrance to bldg

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit doors cellar stair enclosure top & bottom

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure top front return rail northeast 2 sty balcony er1

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof north & east

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective spalling brownstone lentils windows front rear & north side 2 & 3 stys

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble door saddle 1 sty public hall to cellar

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall to roof

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice roof at front

    Nov 26, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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 - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. note:c of o #85513 issued december 21,1937 indicates first flr to be occupied as commercial store and 1 residential dwelling unit. at the time of

    Apr 3, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall note at roof lvl of existing bldg parapet wall north west & south wall approx 6" off roof lvl has 1"wide crack running horizontally or all three sides also note that inter

    Jan 21, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy note cert of occupancy #85513 issued dec 21 1937 indicates first fl to be occupied as commercial store and 1 residential dwelling unit at time of insp

    Jan 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Active

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 18, 2011 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,754 ft²
Lot area
1,792 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2137 / 20
Assessed value
$720,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334190, last renewed Jul 10, 2026.

Questions about 420 Bedford Avenue

Who owns 420 Bedford Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Douglas J Rice.

Does 420 Bedford Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 Bedford Avenue 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 420 Bedford Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 Bedford Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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