245 Front Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1855
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 5 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 3-story building located in Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill, containing 3 residential units. Built in 1855.
The neighborhood: Vinegar Hill
Brooklyn · 217 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,750 1BR · $6,050 2BR
1 subway station nearby
3 parks · 2.2 acres · incl. Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Pests6
- General2
- Window/Door2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Security
ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS REQUIRED.
Oct 13, 2009Class B - Window/Door
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BROWNSTONE EXTERIOR WALLS BASEMENT & OVER WINDOW 2 & 3 STY FRONT.
Jul 3, 2008Class B - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
May 4, 2026Class A - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Jun 9, 2025Class A - Pests
A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Apr 10, 2024Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $5,750 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,050 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $12,000 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
DONNA E ZAKOWSKI
Cannot compute responsiveness yet. The building has 11 open violations but none have been resolved in our visibility window, so days-to-close has no data to average.
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 11 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Vinegar Hill is about $5,750/month for a one-bedroom.