131 Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01602-0001Map
Owner of record: 131 Lewis 123 LLC
131 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 131 Lewis 123 LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 260
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 · 76
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 20, 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 25, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household iitems at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2023
Open — Not complied with
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- 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 26, 2023
Open — Not complied with - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 26, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2022
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 - 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 25, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Dec 28, 2019 · Apt 2
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 1st means of egress has been changed from bulkhead to scuttle ladder with hatch at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate opening at scuttle ladder leading to scuttle hatch at minimun of 21''x 28'' at public hall, 3rd story
May 8, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since july 3, 2013
Oct 30, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up of all opening through out vacant building
Jul 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash window spring balance, 1st. from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood treads and risers 1st from bottom leading all the way to bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at bulkhead ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure goose neck ladder at roof
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1 thru 6 up from bottom wood treads and risers at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 16, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak from above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower body, in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 8, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.note,@ time of insp found stairway created @ front yard leading down approz 11steps to a full height doorway @ cellar level.no permits posted or on dob record for work found.rem:obtain permit
Jan 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldgin a code compliant manner.note,@ time of insp,@ 1st fl apt found grill opening approx 18"x18"cut thru metal door tospace containing gas fired mechanical equipment.no fire shutter instal
Jan 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.note,@ time of insp found no handrail @ exterior stairway from front yard leading down to cellar door.stair consisting of approx 11 steps currenty covered by
Jan 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Violating conditions 5a,25b,32a,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i 50-boiler needs cleaning 50a-burner needs cleaning 50b-chimney needs cleaning 50c-no hartford loop on boiler 50d-no backflow or swing check
Apr 24, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & bldg dept records. 2 story class "a" apt subdivided into b rooms.kitchen & bathroom fixtures present.remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy
May 31, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records 3 sty class aapt converted into b rooms kitchen & bathroom fixtures.remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy
May 31, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records. 1sty apt subdivided into 3-"b" rooms. remedy: restore premises to legaloccupancy.
May 15, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Windows
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 18, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | $200,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1602 / 1
- Assessed value
- $483,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301231, last renewed —.
Questions about 131 Lewis Avenue
Who owns 131 Lewis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 131 Lewis 123 LLC.
Does 131 Lewis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 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 131 Lewis Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 Lewis Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.