245 Jefferson Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0043Map
Owner of record: 245 Jefferson Street LLC
245 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 245 Jefferson Street LLC. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on April 4, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 97
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 · 67
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r lower level, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 3R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at south wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17013852 issued 31-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 31, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 sq ft at south wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately four square feet at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16917481 issued 21-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees farenheit. in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately four square feet at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operate lock at door to room w ith window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Nov 6, 2022
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
May 29, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 2 balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 7 balusters at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing one baluster at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing 4 balusters at balustrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing two balusters at balustrade at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit both the windows at lower sashes in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 17, 2014 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader at rear yard
Apr 5, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 1 baluster, at 2nd. story public hall guard rail
Apr 5, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 5 balusters, at 2nd. story public hall stairs
Apr 5, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 3 balusters, at 3rd. story public hall, guard rail
Apr 5, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- Construction other optional
Stop all work, contact the borough comm
Apr 11, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 16, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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 - 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 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 · 13
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o#94117 which indicatesthe above premises to be a 4 story building. at time of inspection observed existing 4-story wood frame multiple dwelling enlarged w/ a new
Dec 27, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Mdl 56.2,56.5 at time of inspection observed existing 4 story wood frame multiple dwelling enlarged w/ a new 5th story. dwelling was alteredto permit greater occupancy and increased in bulk and numbers of rooms
Dec 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide required means of egress for every floor. note:at time of inspection observed,existing 4-story wood frame multiple dwelling enlarged w/ new 5th story. portion of duplex apt at new story above
Dec 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
C 26-250.0 miscellaneous violations. at time of inspection observed existing 4 story wood frame multiple dwelling located in fire district enlarged w/ a new 5th story. not permitted within fire limits. contrary
Dec 27, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written vacate posted order. noted: at the time of inspection,vacate sticker was removed. vacate was posted on 11-21-17 by badge#2727 for 4th fl front apt created duplex w/mezzanine having
Mar 5, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35296758r issued on 11/20/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or
Jan 4, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35296759z issued on 11/20/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to c of o & bldg dept records. note at mezza
Jan 4, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35296760x issued on 11/28/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner: note lock
Jan 4, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved constructioj documents &/or approvedamendments. noted: job#321142599 indicates mez level to be open space w/the 4th fl apt,observed 3 bedrooms w/full height partitions subdivin
Nov 20, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records. noted: observed mezzanine level at apt44r converted from open space to 3 bedrooms,occupied by female students. remedy: comply w/summons. discontinue illegal use or a ame
Nov 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.(lock loft)area of a 4 sty wood frame non fire proof bldg located w/i fire limits has been illegally enlarged in height & bulk volume contrary to what is allo
Nov 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records. noted: roof is now occupied arranged & set up as recreation area w/couches,chairs,tables & hammocks. remedy: discontinue illegal use. comply w/summons.
Nov 20, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted partitions erected in basemnt creating four rooms and a bathroom with shower toilet and one vanity cabinet with face basin installed suggested remedy obtain permit or restore to prio
Jun 13, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 4R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 27, 2024 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3165 / 43
- Assessed value
- $668,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329031, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 245 Jefferson Street
Who owns 245 Jefferson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 245 Jefferson Street LLC.
Does 245 Jefferson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 245 Jefferson Street 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 245 Jefferson Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 245 Jefferson Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.