253 Troy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01383-0008Map
Owner of record: Lewis, Ken
253 Troy Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lewis, Ken. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 46
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 62
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no running hot water in the entrie apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
Oct 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at 2nd window from south at west lower and upper sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Oct 10, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at 2nd window from south at west in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling near sky light at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door hinges at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mail box at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance window lower sash at centre in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower sash windows in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations., 1st story
Jun 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective counter balance at lower sash window at second window from south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 6, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock hatch at building front that leads to cellar at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance door to building , , 1st story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at the intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance to south wall panel, in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowed temperature of the 130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lift rail at the inside lower sash 1st window from the south at west, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lift rail at the inside lower sash 3rd window from the south at west, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lift rail at the inside lower sash vinyl window 3rd from the north at east, in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit lower sash window 2nd from north at east, in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide and maintain approved mail receptacles and directories for the persons residing in the dwelling as provided in the u.s. postal regulations.
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit lower sash 1st window from the south at west, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking and grout joints of the ceramic tiles at south, west and north walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. 1st flr commercial space converted intoresidential use as a dwelling. new store front installed. noted: fi
Nov 19, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. entire second floor is being renovated without a permit. the fire rating of apartment has been disturbed. remedy:stopall work obtain permit if feasible.
May 1, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 253
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,780 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1383 / 8
- Assessed value
- $108,360
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #387485, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 253 Troy Avenue
Who owns 253 Troy Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lewis, Ken.
Does 253 Troy Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 Troy Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 253 Troy Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 Troy Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.