240 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Built 1931 · 3-story walk-up · 6 apartments
22 immediately hazardous violations open. 98 open in all. On the state's rent-stabilization list for 2024.
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- Open violations
- 9822 · 55 · 21
- Public record
- Updated yesterdayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.
Violations issued each year
| Year | Hazardous | Non-hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 so far | 13 | 3 |
Plus 117 violations from 2004 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.
See every violation- Found most often since 2022
- Fire and safety equipment 5
- Walls and ceilings 4
- Doors and windows 3
- Open per apartment
- 16.3 (98 open across 6 apartments)
- Inspector last found a problem
- 7 Sept 2026 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?Where each of these comes from
- Tenant-reported
- A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
- Official violation
- A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
- Public complaint
- A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
- Public filing
- A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
- Court record
- A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
- Insufficient data
- Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.
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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.
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Heat season
Last winter (2025–26), the city received heat or hot-water complaints about this building on 4 days.
| Winter | DaysDays with complaints | Complaints | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.
Rent stabilization
Public filingThe owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments, or how many.
Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.
City violations
Official violationImmediately hazardous22 open
Class C. HPD considers the condition an immediate danger: no heat in winter, no hot water, lead paint where a child lives, a broken lock on the front door. The owner has 24 hours to correct it.
Provide securtiy in the event of power failure by installing approved type heavy duty latch and lock assembly at building entrance door
Issued 7 Sept 2026Notice sent out 13 Sept 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 12 Oct 2026Pests§ 27-2017.4
Remove the illegal fastening electromagnetic locking mechanism at building entrance door
Issued 6 Sept 2026Notice sent out 13 Sept 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance, 2nd story at north
Issued 17 Jul 2026Notice certified late 21 Aug 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +3
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood substrate floor in the bathroom, 2nd story at north
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor and ceramic tiles in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 11 Mar 2021Not complied with 26 May 2021§ 27-2005
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device install at the building entrance door, 1st story
Issued 11 Mar 2020Notice sent out 18 Mar 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 20 Nov 2019Not complied with 4 Feb 2020Pests§ 27-2017.4
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Pests§ 27-2018
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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) north wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at east
Issued 19 Jul 2008Defect letter issued 24 Jun 2013Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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) ceiling in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at east
Issued 19 Jul 2008Defect letter issued 24 Jun 2013Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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) baseboard at east wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story at east
Issued 19 Jul 2008Defect letter issued 24 Jun 2013Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story at east
Issued 19 Jul 2008Defect letter issued 24 Jun 2013Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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) south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north, 3rd story at west
Issued 28 Dec 2007Notice sent out 2 Jan 2008Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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) baseboard at west wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north, 3rd story at west
Issued 28 Dec 2007Notice sent out 2 Jan 2008Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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) west wall in the kitchen, 3rd story at west
Issued 28 Dec 2007Notice sent out 2 Jan 2008Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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 window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north, 3rd story at west
Issued 28 Dec 2007Notice sent out 2 Jan 2008Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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) east wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at east
Issued 31 Jul 2006Defect letter issued 27 Oct 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
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 north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 1st room from north, 2nd story at east
Issued 30 May 2006Defect letter issued 27 Oct 2019Lead paint§ 27-2056.6
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 1st room from north, 3rd story
Issued 30 Jun 2004Notice sent out 1 Jul 2004Lead paint§ 27-2056.5
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall in the kitchen, 3rd story
Issued 30 Jun 2004Notice sent out 1 Jul 2004Lead paint§ 27-2056.5
Hazardous55 open
Class B. A hazardous condition: a leak, mould, a defective floor. The owner has 30 days to correct it.
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, 2nd story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 13 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor saddle at entrance in the bathroom, 2nd story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 13 Oct 2026Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
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, 2nd story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 13 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story at north
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy-duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Electrical§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the entrance, 2nd story at north
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story at north
Issued 24 May 2021Notice sent out 27 May 2021Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 11 Mar 2021False certification 26 May 2021Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
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Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin waste line in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub drain line in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door, 1st story
Issued 11 Mar 2020Notice sent out 18 Mar 2020Electrical§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Notice sent out 13 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall (approx. 8 sq ft.) in the bathroom, 1st story at west original violation 13120443 issued 12-jun-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Issued 12 Jun 2019First no access to re- inspect violation 31 Jan 2020Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Notice sent out 13 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance on lower sash of window at east in the 1st room from north, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Notice sent out 13 Jun 2019Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Notice sent out 13 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the kitchen, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Notice sent out 13 Jun 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the floor in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Replace with new the broken or defective ( crack ) glass pane at the lower sash at south window in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and south walls in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Pests§ 27-2018
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinets at walls and base in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Pests§ 27-2018
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Pests§ 27-2018
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..the ceiling, east and west walls in the 1st room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash-south wall in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..niorth and east walls in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 2nd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash-north wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at rear entrance, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light switch at east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Electrical§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..north, east, and south walls in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged entrance door in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east, south, and west walls in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door, building entrance
Issued 26 Oct 2008Notice sent out 27 Oct 2008Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( roaches ), 1st story
Issued 26 Oct 2008Notice sent out 27 Oct 2008Pests§ 27-2018
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance, lower sash window in the kitchen, 1st story
Issued 26 Oct 2008Notice sent out 27 Oct 2008Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Issued 19 Dec 2007Notice sent out 26 Dec 2007Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 8 Sept 2004Notice sent out 9 Sept 2004Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment, 3rd story
Issued 30 Jun 2004Notice sent out 1 Jul 2004Pests§ 27-2018
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment, 3rd story
Issued 30 Jun 2004Notice sent out 1 Jul 2004Pests§ 27-2018
Non-hazardous21 open
Class A. The least serious band: chipped plaster, a missing cabinet, a peeling ceiling in a hallway. The owner has 90 days to correct it.
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking at all walls around bathtub in the bathroom, 2nd story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 13 Oct 2026Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2011
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at south
Issued 6 Sept 2026Civ14 mailed 13 Oct 2026Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Properly secure the loose cabinet at south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 8 Jun 2026Notice sent out 11 Jun 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 13 Jun 2025Notice sent out 15 Jun 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story at west
Issued 13 Jun 2025Notice sent out 15 Jun 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and at east wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 13 Jun 2025Notice sent out 15 Jun 2025Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tiles at walls in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 11 Mar 2021False certification 26 May 2021Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Refit the door in the entrance, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 21 Jul 2020Notice sent out 26 Jul 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
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Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 3 Feb 2020Notice sent out 5 Feb 2020Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 3 Jul 2019Notice certified late 3 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the 1st room from north, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative mechanical ventilating system at the ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective light switch on the east wall in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 28 Jun 2018Notice sent out 1 Jul 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly secure the loose air vent cover at ceiling in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system at north wall in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Entry, buzzer and mail§ 27-2005
Properly repair the broken or defective unhinged door to closet at east wall in the 3rd room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Refit front entrance door to building, 1st story
Issued 3 May 2018Notice sent out 6 May 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Refit door at front entrance to building, 1st story
Issued 2 Feb 2009Notice sent out 3 Feb 2009Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Paperwork and notices9 open
The owner failed to file something the city requires, most often the annual property registration or the annual bedbug report. Real violations, and they say something about an owner, but not a condition anyone is living in. Kept out of the count at the top of this page for that reason.
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Issued 6 Jun 2026Notice sent out 7 Jun 2026Paperwork and notices§ 27-2104
×2Post, 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
2 issued 31 Jul 2018 to 20 Nov 2019Notice sent outPaperwork and notices§ 27-2005
×2Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
2 issued 31 Jul 2018 to 20 Nov 2019Notice sent outPaperwork and notices§ 26-1103
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
Issued 25 Sept 2019False certification 13 Mar 2020Paperwork and notices§ 27-2005
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box.. at public hall, 1st story
Issued 31 Jul 2018Notice sent out 5 Aug 2018Paperwork and notices§ 27-2045
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Issued 31 Jul 2018Notice sent out 5 Aug 2018Paperwork and notices§ 27-2046.1
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.. at public hall, 1st story
Issued 31 Jul 2018Notice sent out 5 Aug 2018Paperwork and notices§ 329
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Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.
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, 2nd story at north
Issued 5 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +3
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchenette, 2nd story at north
Issued 5 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2026Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at east wall in the kitchenette, 2nd story at north
Issued 5 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2026Doors and windows§ 27-2005
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, 2nd story at north
Issued 5 Jun 2026Violation dismissed 4 Oct 2026Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045 +2
×2Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
2 issued 6 Jun 2026 to 8 Jun 2026Violation closedPests§ 27-2017.4
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom, 2nd story at west
Issued 13 Jun 2025Violation dismissed 5 Oct 2025Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance, 2nd story
Issued 3 Feb 2020Violation closed 3 Jun 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (deflected) wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 3 Feb 2020Violation dismissed 31 May 2020Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation dismissed 31 May 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 31 Jan 2020Violation dismissed 31 May 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete and ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 2 Jul 2019Violation closed 20 Feb 2020Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl.. in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 20 Nov 2019Violation closed 4 Feb 2020§ 27-2026
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 20 Nov 2019Violation closed 4 Feb 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 2nd story
Issued 20 Nov 2019Violation closed 4 Feb 2020Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe of the washbasin in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 28 Oct 2019Violation closed 4 Feb 2020Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl, in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 2 Jul 2019Violation closed 4 Feb 2020§ 27-2026
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south entrance, 2nd story
Issued 20 Nov 2019Violation closed 11 Dec 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2044
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color..all walls in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 20 Nov 2019Violation closed 11 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
×2Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen, 2nd story
2 issued 2 Jul 2019 to 28 Oct 2019Violation closedFloors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 28 Oct 2019Violation closed 11 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cermaic wall tiles in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 2 Jul 2019Violation closed 11 Dec 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 3 Jul 2019Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Issued 3 Jul 2019Violation dismissed 27 Oct 2019Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story
Issued 2 Jul 2019Violation closed 27 Oct 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall (approx. 8 sq ft.) in the bathroom, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Violation closed 11 Oct 2019Mold and damp§ 27-2017.3
Arrange and make self-closing the doors, in the entrance, 2nd story
Issued 2 Jul 2019Violation dismissed 26 Sept 2019Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect wood rotten ceiling beams (length approx. 6 feet and 7 beams from south) in the bathroom, 1st story at west
Issued 12 Jun 2019Violation dismissed 3 Sept 2019Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system.. at public hall, 1st story
Issued 31 Jul 2018Violation closed 15 Sept 2018Heat and hot water§ 27-2033
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tiles at public hall, 1st story
Issued 31 Jul 2018Violation closed 15 Sept 2018Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Abate the nuisance consisting of broken glass pane at entrance door in the 1st room from north, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Violation closed 29 Jul 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005 +1
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at front entrance door, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Violation dismissed 5 Jun 2018Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet.. in the bathroom, 2nd story
Issued 3 May 2018Violation closed 1 Jun 2018§ 27-2026
Refit door at builing front entrance, 1st story
Issued 1 Apr 2017Violation dismissed 12 Sept 2017Doors and windows§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment, 2nd story at north
Issued 25 Oct 2015Violation dismissed 3 Feb 2016Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
Properly secure the loose 2nd and 3rd wood tread up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Issued 25 Oct 2015Violation closed 29 Nov 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Properly secure the loose 9th wood tread up form bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Issued 25 Oct 2015Violation closed 29 Nov 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen, 2nd story at north
Issued 25 Oct 2015Violation closed 17 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005
154 violations on record in total, 107 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.
Complaints to the city
Public complaintComplaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.
35 complaints in three years, 32 of them in the last twelve months.
- Pests9 / 9
- Walls and ceilings6 / 6
- Heat and hot water4 / 5
- Mold and damp3 / 4
- Electrical3 / 4
- Doors and windows3 / 3
- Noise1 / 1
- Other1 / 1
- Leaks and plumbing1 / 1
- Floors and stairs1 / 1
Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.
Court records
Court recordHousing Court cases
Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.
7 cases, all closed.
Tenant Action/Harassment
Opened 17 Oct 2019
Tenant Action
Opened 23 Sept 2019
Tenant Action/Harassment
Opened 25 Apr 2018No harassment found
Tenant Action/Harassment
Opened 25 Apr 2018
Lead False Certification
Opened 13 Feb 2009
Heat and Hot Water
Opened 8 Jan 2008
Tenant Action
Opened 27 Dec 2007
Evictions
Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.
- 20192 evictions
Filings
Public filingBuilding permits
No permit currently in force. 1 permit filed in the last five years.
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Equipment work
Issued 3 Feb 2022Expired 4 Oct 2022
Annual bedbug report
Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.
- 2026No infested units reported (2024 report)
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- 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
Ownership and management
Public filingAssociations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.
Owner of record
GAYTHER MYERS
Public records list GAYTHER MYERS as the owner of record for this address as of 22 Jul 2026. Source: HPD registration.
Other buildings listed under this owner (1 in the records we hold)
- 419 Suydam Street10 open violations · no reviews yet
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What to ask at the viewing
240 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.
- The city currently has 22 open immediately-hazardous violations on this building. Ask which apartments they concern, how many are in the one you would be renting, and when HPD re-inspects.
- There were 4 heat or hot-water complaints here in the last twelve months. Ask who handles heat, how quickly it is usually restored, and whether the boiler has been replaced.
- There are 2 open mould violations on record. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
- There were 9 pest complaints here in the last twelve months. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2026). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
- Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
- Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.
Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.
Questions about this building
Yes. HPD lists 98 open housing violations: 22 immediately hazardous, 55 hazardous and 21 non-hazardous. Paperwork filings, such as a late registration, are not counted.
Since 2022, HPD inspectors have written the most violations here for fire and safety equipment (5), walls and ceilings (4) and doors and windows (3).
On 7 Sept 2026. HPD only publishes inspections that found something, so a later visit that found nothing would not show here.
The owner registered at least one rent-stabilized apartment here with the state for 2024. The list does not say which apartments. A tenant can ask the state for an apartment's rent history to be sure.
In the 2025–26 heat season the city received heat or hot-water complaints on 4 days, and HPD issued 0 heat violations.
City marshals carried out 2 residential evictions here since 2017. The record says nothing about why, and most follow a case for unpaid rent.
Not yet. Reviews come from people who lived here, and none has been published for this building.
BBL 3031740015 · Block 3174, Lot 15 · Building class C2
