174 Lefferts Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
174 Lefferts Place is a four-story, seven-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Nicholas Roberts. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, most recently reported in May 2025.
These heating system problems have persisted over time, with several emergency complaints registered between January 2024 and 2025. The building has also faced Compounded issues with both door/window maintenance and interior conditions, including paint/plaster concerns, though inspections showed no violations in some cases. The building currently has several open violations, including an active violation from September 2024 related to the failure to file the 2023 external low-pressure inspection, and multiple open bedbug report violations from 2021 to 2024.
Historical records show past Department of Buildings violations in 2018 concerning chimney flue issues and defective equipment, which were resolved with penalties. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections, with mixed results - showing rat activity in multiple inspections in 2024, though more recent inspections in 2025 passed. The building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic building systems and compliance requirements, as evidenced by the recurring nature of heat/hot water complaints and various open violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 7 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 4608 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HERETOFORE CONVERTED CLASS B |

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