678 Lefferts Avenue
678 Lefferts Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, has 48 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1920
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 160 open HPD violations per 10 units, about 16 per apartment. The grade is F for that alone.
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Grade capped at F (48 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Sep 30, 1994, records as of Oct 23, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
48 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 8 class B, 25 class A, 12 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 1 issued in the last 12 months. 51 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-10-14. Newest violation issued 2026-05-05.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). D26-17.10 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR LOCKED DOOR., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651647
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & DOOR TO HEAT UNIT., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651646
- Class C: Leak or water damage, bathroom. D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB BATHROOM 2 STY FRONT APT., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651664
- Class B: Garbage not removed (basement). D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR THRU OUT., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651634
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (hallway). D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSE HOLD ARTICLES PUBLIC HALL ALL STAIRS EAST SIDE ENTRANCE., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651645
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651635
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK ENTRANCE DOOR TO BLDG EAST SIDE., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651636
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CLG & NORTH WALL NORTHEAST ROOM 2 STY EAST APT., issued 2009-10-14. HPD violation 1651651
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: YOSEF SHPRINGER. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Apr 1, 1993. HPD registration expired Sep 30, 1994 and had not been renewed as of Oct 23, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3014280020, HPD building ID 323624. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Kingston Av (3), 10 min walk
- Crown Hts-Utica Av (3, 4), 10 min walk
- Sterling St (2, 5), 13 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 48 open (3 class C, 8 class B, 25 class A, 12 class I). 2 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
| Density cap | 160 per 10 units (about 16 per apartment). Grade capped at F: 100 or more open HPD violations per 10 units. | −6 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.