1245 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04953-0073Map
Owner of record: Sofer Development LLC
1245 Brooklyn Avenue is a two-family home built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Sofer Development LLC. HPD has recorded 150 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 150
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 58
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 · 150
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window sill in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low volume in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures low volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures low volume in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ,, in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water leak at ceiling at cellar at public hall
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the 1st room from east, the 5th room from east, the 6th room from east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electircal wire above entrance door to building at south yard , 1st story
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at cellar wasteline at cellar
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall, south wall, east wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures to all kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color cracked , buldged and loose plaster ceiling at publ hall cellar story at public hall
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal electrical wire for power from ceiling light fixture to east wall at public hall stairs at cellar at public hall
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles at public hall at cellar at public hall
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing air valve at radiator , south wall , in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked electrical light switch and outlet cover at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked marble saddle at west wall in the foyer located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective crcaked buldged wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked electrical light switch cover at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective dislodged ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at, cold water shut-off valve , flex connector at water closet , east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at corroded heat riser , west wall , in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at al fixtures bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all fitures in the entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of spiders in the entire apartment located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft observed at 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft observed at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) chair rails at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 foyer located at apt 1st fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1ST FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 22, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2016
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Found new yorker oil fired boiler model cl5-280s inoperable with defects. no oil supply. no electricity in building due to illegal electrical connection. boiler room not fire rated. exposed wires., maintain boi
Oct 21, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildins.no compliance recorded for violation 35180730k(07/05/16)gas piping was disconnected and locked by utilit
Dec 22, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit.time of inspection 1:00pm.at time of inspection in basement i observed 3 pc bathroom and kitchen with gas fired stove.no permit on dob record to perform this job.*photos taken.remedy:obtai
Dec 22, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit.@the time of insp 12:30pm on 07/05/16 @above address i observe in the bsmt by the gas main of the bldg the unauthorized (theft) of service.*pictures taken* rem:obtain permit or restore premi
Jul 5, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 13, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt BASEMA
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,888 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 4953 / 73
- Assessed value
- $47,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824154, last renewed Sep 11, 2023.
Questions about 1245 Brooklyn Avenue
Who owns 1245 Brooklyn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sofer Development LLC.
Does 1245 Brooklyn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 150 housing violations at this property.
Is 1245 Brooklyn 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 1245 Brooklyn Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1245 Brooklyn Avenue?
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.