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945 Saratoga Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03608-0012Map

Owner of record: Frank, Joseph

945 Saratoga Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Frank, Joseph. HPD has recorded 201 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
201
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
169

What to know

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 25, 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 · 201

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assembily at door from street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assembily in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door from street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balster at balstrade at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken wire glass at skylight at public hall

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,door frame at building entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ,wall outlet cover at east in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet cover plate at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch cover plate at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules - defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch, at building front entrance door

    Nov 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch plate cover at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and doorframe binding at the entrance to the building

    Oct 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective approximately two sq.ft of mosaic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at entrance to building , 1st story

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18191450 issued 27-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window frame at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less ten square feet at 1st and 2nd window frame from north at east in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx. 30 linear ft of sidewalk shed at fron(exp#1)for protection of front yard of premises. sidewalk shed shall extend to provide protection for adjacent property entrance door at 947 saratoga avenue

    Nov 19, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records.failure to comply w/the commissioner order contained in summons/violation # 39009953n issued on 09/23/19 & to file a certificate of correction pur

    Jan 13, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39009954p issued on 9/23/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/out a permit @ cella

    Oct 7, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39009953n issued on 9/23/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.for occupancy contrary to that

    Oct 7, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39009953n issued on 09-23-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records

    Feb 29, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35515178h issued on 01/07/20 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a ce

    Feb 29, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: for active vacate#b444/19 issued/posted 9/23/19 reposted 1/7/20 at time of inspection i observed vacate order posting torn/being removed/defaced i repost

    Feb 29, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39009953n issued on 09-23-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to

    Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #39009954p issued on 09-23-2019 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit

    Jan 7, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order noted for active vacate #b444/19 issued/posted 9/23/19 at time of insepction i observed vacate posting torn/bem removed i reposted vacate order.comply with code

    Jan 7, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at front exp#1brick facade has various cracks throughout,horizontal,step crack & vertical-1 vertical crack approx 1" & 6'long going to the parapet. photo

    Nov 18, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: partial vacate order b444/19 existing for the entire cellar posted have been removed from the front & cellar door. photo taken reposted vacate sticker at

    Nov 18, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39009953n issued on 09-23-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept

    Nov 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dep. ref to dob/hpd reg # 308065 indicates 2 stores / 4 dwellings. however, observations cellar illegally

    Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. illegally installed full height partitions created 3 bedrooms w/ beds, 2 three bathrooms. that included unsafe, unapproved electric and plumbing works. no permits. , obtain permit

    Sep 23, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2R

    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
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3608 / 12
Assessed value
$194,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308065, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 945 Saratoga Avenue

Who owns 945 Saratoga Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frank, Joseph.

Does 945 Saratoga Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 201 housing violations at this property.

Is 945 Saratoga 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 945 Saratoga Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 945 Saratoga 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.