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70 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

47
DOB Complaints
164
311 Housing Calls
39
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

64
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 64% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 70 Lefferts Place

70 Lefferts Place is a 2-family house located in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, built in 1854 and currently owned by Joseph Banda. The property has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months, with multiple HPD complaints in May 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions (mold), water leaks, electrical wiring problems, and various maintenance issues including windows and ceilings. These complaints were notable for HPD's inability to complete inspections, though one electrical wiring complaint was found not to violate housing laws.

The building also has open violations from December 2024 related to pest infestations (roaches and mice), multiple issues with heat and hot water systems in apartment #2, and problems with water supply and ceiling conditions in apartment #1. Safety concerns are apparent with violations for non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment #1. The property has a history of illegal conversion issues, with multiple DOB complaints from 2024-2025 regarding unauthorized unit modifications. Recent building systems have raised concerns, with active ECB violations as of September 2024 related to boiler safety and maintenance.

A pattern of rat activity has been documented in 2024-2025, despite some successful compliance inspections in 2023. The building's maintenance history shows repeated issues with heat and hot water systems, electrical systems, and various structural problems, suggesting ongoing challenges with building maintenance and code compliance. The property has been subject to multiple inspection attempts by DOB for illegal conversions, though access was often denied, and it appears to have been operating with more units than legally authorized. Recent emergency complaints in May 2025 included serious issues such as water leaks, electrical problems, and heating system failures, though many of these were ultimately marked as resolved through HPD's closure process.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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70 Lefferts Place Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 20% of buildings in Clinton Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1854
Total area 2912 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class 2 FAMILY HOUSE
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Key Building Statistics

47
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
39
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
164
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
8
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
18
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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70 Lefferts Place Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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70 Lefferts Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 70 Lefferts Place. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-152025-05-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-30Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-21General-MailboxNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-21Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-152025-05-19Electric-Power OutageImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 70 Lefferts Place. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-24BOpenNoneAPT1HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-24BOpenNoneAPT1HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT APT1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-24BOpenNone1§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-24BOpenNone1§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-12-24COpenNoneAPT1§ 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM WATER CLOSET ... IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT APT1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 70 Lefferts Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-15 17:02UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-05-15 17:02WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2025-05-15 17:02ELECTRICWIRINGClosedHPD
2025-05-15 17:02PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-05-15 17:02DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 70 Lefferts Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-23CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2025-06-23Oath Violation Served (2025-06-23)
2025-05-15CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2025-05-28Oath Violation Served (2025-05-28)
2025-03-27CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2025-05-12Compliance Inspection Performed (2025-05-12)
2025-03-25CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2025-03-25Partial Vacate Order Served (2025-03-25)
39875062024-12-11CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-05-12Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2025-05-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 70 Lefferts Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2018-10-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED2019-10-09
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 70 Lefferts Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-07ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-09ComplianceRat Activity
2024-03-04InitialRat Activity
2023-06-20CompliancePassed
2023-05-09InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 70 Lefferts Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-1239124692H70 LEFFERTS LLCNEWYORKER CG-80 BOILER=NO FRESH AIR TO ENCLOSED BOILER+HWH'S+DUALVALVE NOT PIPED DOWN+WIRES EXPOSED+FRONT BOILER JACKET NOT IN PLACE, MAINTAIN BOILER; CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE625.0625.0
2024-07-1539119096P70 LEFFERTS LLCI OBSERVED IN BASEMENT AREA GAS FLEX HOSE INSTALLED THROUGH SHEETROCK WALL AND CONNECTED TO GAS PIPING IN BOILER ROOM WHICH IS PROHIBITED AND NOT CODE COMPLIANT AS PER FGC 411.1 LINE 2. GAS IS SHUT AND LOCKED TRESOLVE0.00.0
2024-05-2239114984K70 LEFFERTS LLCOBSERVED ONE AO SMITH MODEL GCC-50 GAS-FIRED WATER HEATER. CEASED USE DUE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITION FLUE PIPE HAS A HOLE. DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED AND DOB IS NOTIFIEDRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-11-2535455258X70 LEFFERTS LLCWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. NOTED: IN CELLAR LEVEL. THERE IS AN OPENING BETWEEN PARTITION AND FIRE PLACE, WINDOWS ARE EXIST IN NORTH WEST OF CELLAR UNLIKE TO THE PLANS. IN 1ST FLOOR, DOOR OPENING FROM NE BEDROOM TO BERESOLVE0.00.0
2019-04-1635415467X70 LEFFERTS LLCDWELLING CONVERTED, MAINTAINED OR OCCUPIED WITH 3 OR MORE ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS THAN LEGALLY AUTHORIZED BY COFO OR OFFICIAL RECORDS. NOTED- 2ND FL APT WITH 3 STO SHARING 3PCS BATHROOM AND KITCHEN AT THE SAMRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 70 Lefferts Place. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 70 Lefferts Place. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 70 Lefferts Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 70 Lefferts Place. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 70 Lefferts Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 70 Lefferts Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 70 Lefferts Place. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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