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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 23, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable hasp at scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.