2505 Bedford Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 1779 recorded HPD violations, above the Flatbush average of 87.3.
The 2505 Bedford Avenue building, a 6-story, 48-unit structure built in 1931 in Flatbush, is currently facing a series of significant and concerning issues as of September 2026. The property has experienced multiple emergency situations recently, including active elevator safety hazards with alternate service issues, gas-related concerns, and a pattern of unsatisfactory conditions throughout multiple units, particularly affecting Apartment 5E. The building has accumulated numerous violations over the past seven years, with 366 Class A, 1,136 Class B, and 643 Class C Housing Maintenance Code Violations, alongside 1429 Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and 949 311 Housing Service Requests. Recent inspections have revealed multiple hazardous conditions, including broken wood flooring, defective electrical wiring, inadequate gas supply, and a rodent infestation in Apartment 5E. The property is currently under scrutiny for several Environmental Control Board violations from July and August 2026, with penalties totaling over $19,000 for issues including unsafe elevator conditions, building wall maintenance failures, and unpermitted work involving gas piping systems.
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Is 2505 Bedford Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
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Is 2505 Bedford Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 2505 Bedford Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 1399 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
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| Total units | 48 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 6 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Gross area | — |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
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2505 Bedford Avenue's landlord & ownership
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Filed Jan 30, 2025, expired Sep 1, 2025 .
The registration on file expired Sep 1, 2025. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Dec 31, 2015.
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Brooklyn, NY 11204
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2505 Bedford Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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2505 Bedford Avenue event timeline
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Flooring In The 1St Room From East At South Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/10/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005 Adm Code Properly Repair With Similar Material The Broken Or Defective Wood Flooring In The 2Nd Room From East Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/09/2026 | C | Original | § 27-2070 Adm Code Provide An Adequate Supply Of Gas To The Fixtures At Stove In The Kitchen Located At Apt 5B, 5Th Story, 1St Apartment From South At West | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/10/2026 | C | Original | Hmc Adm Code: § 27-2017.4 Abate The Infestation Consisting Of Mice In The Entire Apartment Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 09/10/2026 | B | Original | § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 Hmc: Properly Repair And Abate Unsafe Electric Wiring Condition Consisting Of Defective Outlet At Southwall In The Bathroom Located At Apt 5E, 5Th Story, 2Nd Apartment From East At South | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2026 | General – Cooking Gas | Emergency | Open | 4E |
| 08/31/2026 | Appliance – Electric/Gas Range | Non Emergency | Close | 4C |
| 09/04/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Close | 1B |
| 09/04/2026 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Close | 1B |
| 09/04/2026 | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | Emergency | Close | 1B |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2026 | General | Cooking Gas | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/09/2026 | Paint/Plaster | Ceiling | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Open |
| 09/04/2026 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 09/04/2026 | Heat/Hot Water | Apartment Only | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 09/04/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | 3A80113 | Active | 6S | |
| 09/11/2026 | 3A80173 | Active | 65 | 09/14/2026 |
| 09/04/2026 | 3A79271 | Active | 73 | |
| 08/26/2026 | 3A77910 | Active | 6S | |
| 08/17/2026 | 3A76350 | Closed | 30 | 08/18/2026 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 | 39200909L | Active | Failure To Maintain Building Wall(S) Or Appurtenances. Observed At Exposure 3(Back) & 4(Right), 6Th Floor Loose & Crack Windowsills & Vertical Crack Creating Hazards To Public & Property., Maintain Exterior Bui | $5,000 |
| 08/17/2026 | 39200797X | Active | Failure To Safeguard Hoistway. Respondent And/Or Elevator Company Failed To Provide Adequate Safeguards After Removal Of 5Th Floor Interlock. This Condition Allowed Hoistway Door To Be Pulled Open, Theby Creati | $10,000 |
| 08/17/2026 | 39200798H | Active | Cease Use Items 1) Unguarded Hoistway At 5Th Floor. Interlock And Keeper Have Been Removed From Hoistway Door Creating An Open Hoistway Hazard. Remedy: To Restore Service, Make All Necessary Repairs In Accordan | $625 |
| 07/24/2026 | 39197579N | Active | Failure To Provide Unobstructed Exit Passageway. I Observed The Second Exit Door From Building Courtyard Have Been Locked With Key .That Can Be Hazardous For Tenants From Rear To Be Blocked Through The Courtyar | $2,500 |
| 07/24/2026 | 39197578L | Active | Failure To Maintain Building In Code-Compliant Manner. Construction Materials Obstructing Easement And Storage Of Furnishing In Building Lobby Creating Obstruction Or Tripping Hazard For Tenants ., Repair And/R | $2,500 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | 042514 | 1F | Possession | Gary Rose |
| 06/20/2024 | 126764 | 3H | Possession | Darlene Barone |
| 01/04/2024 | 126445 | 5E | Possession | Darlene Barone |
| 06/22/2022 | 120539 | BASEMENT | Possession | Darlene Barone |
| 02/24/2020 | 117713 | 6F | Possession | Darlene Barone |
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
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Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/17/2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2024 |
| 12/18/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2023 |
| 01/04/2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2022 |
| 12/28/2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2021 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 06/23/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 05/14/2026 | Compliance | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 04/03/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
| 01/23/2026 | Treatments | Bait Applied |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2021 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Floor Number(s) 2 through 2 | Interior Renovation Of Apt 2A As Per Plans Filed Herewith | Permit Issued | 10/27/2021 |
| 04/09/2021 | Initial Permit | General Construction | Roof | Decommission Of Existing Nycwin Telecom Site. Eemove All Antennas And Equipment From The Roof. Original Installation Approved Under Application #320348742. | Signed-Off | 04/09/2021 |
| 11/26/2019 | Initial Permit | Antenna | Roof | Installation Of Nyc Dep Antenna Site. Install (2) New Antennas On The Bulkhead Facade, Install (1) Dcu Equipment Cabinet On Roof At Bulkhead Facade And Related Solar Panel Mounted To Bulkhead Facade. No Change In Use, Egress Or Occupancy. | Signed-Off | 11/26/2019 |
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