54 Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01585-0042Map
Owner of record: 54 Lewis LLC
54 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 54 Lewis LLC. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 66
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 68
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 66
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
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 entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at bottom of door frame at lower level. duplex apt in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17249911 issued 05-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft baseboard at west wall, lower level. duplex apt in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17249910 issued 05-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at bottom of door frame at lower level. duplex apt in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft baseboard at west wall, lower level. duplex apt in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq.ft at north wall at cellar
Dec 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing first wooden tread from bottom at stairs to apartment 1b at cellar
Dec 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq.ft at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony at fire escape at south
Jun 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 rooms created for sleeping above exisitng room within apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective striker at mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand stopper installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at south
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide 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 of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Oct 2, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated lock at door of room leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections operative water closet and washbasin installed in cellar at rear
Nov 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 floor pierce with stair to cellar from east of apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 3rd story balcony rear of building
Nov 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable padlock eye installed at metal gate to street at rear of building
Nov 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing rungs 13th ,14th and 15th from bottom up at drop ladder rear of building fire escape
Nov 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2013 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide 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 100 watts
Oct 23, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door pad-lock at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - 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 and boiler room door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 10, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2006 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 10, 2002
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
As per class 2(b265)28-303.7 failure to file complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. remedy: submit a current bo-9 report.
Apr 4, 2017
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is rearwall missing cement stucco mortar joints sidewall on vernon are missing cement stucco mortar joints & wall at side of 52 lewis ave is missing cement stuc
Jan 8, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall .defect noted: front wall of building lewis ave side north crack inbricks forn 1st to 3rd floor also crack in instaly . remedy: maintain exterior building wall make sa
Aug 2, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 31, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 17, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2016 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 6, 2006 · Apt 1L
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
- 5,025 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1585 / 42
- Assessed value
- $622,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344506, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 54 Lewis Avenue
Who owns 54 Lewis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 54 Lewis LLC.
Does 54 Lewis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.
Is 54 Lewis 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 54 Lewis Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 54 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.