42 Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01585-0036Map
Owner of record: Lexington Avenue L.p.
42 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lexington Avenue L.p.. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 82
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 57
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 23, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by the method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at south wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash, first window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and door frame binding in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable hasp at scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable handle installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the 4th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin water bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at the apt door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door to the apt in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at apt entrance door located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2020 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing light switch cover at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash window in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective top 2 burners at stove in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unscrewed air conditioner at fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling creating east 1 room and east 2 room located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 14, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable. located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 5, 2016 · Apt 1B
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., 1st story
Mar 24, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Janitor/super
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 27, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 34
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 11, 2016 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,115 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1585 / 36
- Assessed value
- $629,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353530, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 42 Lewis Avenue
Who owns 42 Lewis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Avenue L.p..
Does 42 Lewis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 42 Lewis Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 42 Lewis Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 42 Lewis Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.