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487 Vermont Street

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03791-0015Map

Owner of record: Lefkowitz, Joel

487 Vermont Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lefkowitz, Joel. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on October 23, 2025. 2 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
43

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Oct 23, 2025

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 · 42

  • 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 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lockset at building 's entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing 1 baluster at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

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

    Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ground at the building front yard

    Dec 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard yard

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout the basement apartment.

    Oct 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at the basement kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen and bathroom at the basement located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Oct 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures of stove in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 1FL

    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.

    Jul 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 11, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures --1st sty apt.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department front room wall and ceiling, 1st story apartment.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling front room, 1st story apartment.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, kitchen 1st story apt.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom fixtures, 1st story apt.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling kitchen 1st story apt.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling front room, 1st story apt.

    Nov 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2002 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall socket in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Feb 26, 2002 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records.partiton erected creating rooms for living and sleeping at basement.unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present.also full bathroom present completed

    Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the comm to correct viol. 34622688p for installing 3 pcs bathroom, erected partition to create rooms at the cellar level w/o a permit. no record of correction in dob records.

    May 5, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:cellar erected interior wall partition creating a kitchen w/a microwave 3pc bthrm 2 bdrm & living rm.rem:obtainpermit or restore to prior legal condition

    Dec 12, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.note:cellar 2 sro apts w/a 3pc bthrm kitchen w/microwave & 1 living room.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend or ob

    Dec 12, 2007 · Penalty $5,300

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 11, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 11, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2020 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 1ST2ND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 1ST2ND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 25, 2019 · Apt ROOM2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
3791 / 15
Assessed value
$54,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #822117, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 487 Vermont Street

Who owns 487 Vermont Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lefkowitz, Joel.

Does 487 Vermont Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 487 Vermont 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 487 Vermont Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 487 Vermont Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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