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237 Jefferson Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0047Map

Owner of record: Joe Lebman, LLC

237 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joe Lebman, LLC. HPD has recorded 162 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
162
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
545

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
3
About 60% of the building's 5 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 162

  • B

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

    Jul 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door handle at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose base cabinet drawer at east in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enanel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 14th wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 17th and 18th wood baluster from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items near scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 21, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls , 3rd story

    Oct 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminate floor tile in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling , 3rd story

    Oct 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and all walls , 3rd story

    Oct 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing shower knobs at west in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at east in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at door at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq. ft. at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling's light fixtures , building vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective aluminum door saddle at building 's vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 30, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 30, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 20, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit. alteration work noted. at the time of inspection, i observed newly installed partitions in apt 1f 1 floor to create a bedroom and closets at the cellar level. the work is completed 100%,

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally number of families authorized by the c of o or official department records. at the time of inspection, i observed legal 5 famil

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. plumbing work noted. at the time of inspection of apartment 1f, i observed water lines for a residential sink, a tub, and a gas line for a stove. the work is completed 100%, no filings in

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. electrical work noted. at the time of inspection of apartment 1f, i observed electrical work for the bedroom light fixtures, receptacles and a switch and line for a stove. the work is com

    Jul 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.time of inspection 9:30am location apt.3r at time of inspection,i observed disconnected gas line and future tee on gas line observed opened end gas line

    Sep 1, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit on gas line time of inspection :9:30am.location:apartment 3r.at time of inspection i observed disconneted gas line,new gas valve, new gas nipples in kitchen.no permit on dob record to perfor

    Sep 1, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    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 #34892350h issued on 1/11/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Jan 25, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34892350h issued on 1-11-11 for work without permit-3 floor extra bedroom.remedy:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Nov 14, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34892350h issued on 1/11/11 rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Sep 1, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34892350h issued on 1/11/11.rem:comply w/ the comms order.

    Jul 13, 2011 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34892350h. at 3rd fl apt created additional room & new joists & stairs & door above.

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. observed: at 3rd fl apt,created additional bedroom by dividing relocated bedroom into 2 rooms. division was done by installing joists,residential stairs & door to create additional room above

    Jan 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted: at second flrhallway area ceiling in disrepair ceiling has numerous of cracks pcs of plaster hanging and fallen down created unsafe condition for tenants

    Jun 25, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Lailure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: two holes 3'lx 3'w in roof and plaster and wood lath ceiling in kitchen area of 3rdflr left apt 3l also missing bricks in party wall and plaster sheathin

    Apr 13, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted erected full height partitions for a bathroom installed water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom sink toilet shower and gas line for stove remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior

    Mar 30, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families dob c of o 129764 indicates premises to be legally approved for a 5 family and dentists office alterations work

    Mar 30, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records class 'a' apt.created at cellar thru/out partitions erected creating rooms kitchen &bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended

    Jan 8, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 26, 2025 · 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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3165 / 47
Assessed value
$467,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #301676, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 237 Jefferson Street

Who owns 237 Jefferson Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joe Lebman, LLC.

Does 237 Jefferson Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 162 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 Jefferson Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 60% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 237 Jefferson Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 Jefferson Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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