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121 Lewis Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01602-0006Map

Owner of record: Bineth, Chananya

121 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bineth, Chananya. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
109
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
122

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 109

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • I

    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 09/09/2013

    Sep 9, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 ...

    Jul 11, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling apartment troughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at entire apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock mechanism at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at entire apartment, 3rd story, apartment

    Sep 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective mortice lock at entrance door at lobby, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing molding at perimeter at floor and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 31, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures for cooking in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash at windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 31, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 31, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock at entrance door to building

    Aug 7, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wood treads in between 2nd and 4th stories

    May 29, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at front areaway, 2nd story

    May 29, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit windows in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story

    May 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 23, 2016

    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
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Aug 28, 2008

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Amended

    Oct 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Sep 17, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 ýb265¨ 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records; submit the certificate of correction

    Oct 31, 2019

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg noted: @ front, ground flr yard a masonry fence wall has collapsed, approx size 12'l x 4'high. excessive debris & garbage, approx 12'long x 4' high- bricks, stone, garbage, sheetrock

    Sep 27, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec. 26-235. bldg open & unguarded, note: bldg is missing windows thruout premises. the 1st floor front door is open w/no lock & the basement gate is partially open. remedy: secure all doors/windows forthwith.

    Sep 27, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defects noted: exterior front garden wall approx 5' x 15' in danger of collapsing wall is pulling away 3rg dl missing (windows),1st fl missing(windows) front yard debris combustible

    Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. note:cormice moulding at the front above the center window is loose and in danger of falling. remedy: repair and/or replace moulding

    May 19, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted front cornice mouilding above center window is loose and in danger falling onto residents remedy:replace/repair or remove loose moulding

    Jan 11, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. front cornice moulding above center window is loose and in danger of falling. remedy: maintain building/remove or replace or repair moulding.

    Aug 10, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building hazardous noted at front cornice a personmoulding above center window is loose and ijn danger of falling reemdy:maintian building repair loose moulding

    Apr 8, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. front exterior concrete stairs spalling cracked and sections chiped & missing from ground to upper entrance platform. remedy: make all necessary repairs to correct this condition.

    May 29, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 8, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Aug 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Aug 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 6, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 12, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 15, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    May 26, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 26, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 25, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 24, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 24, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    May 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 21, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jul 24, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments4
Nov 10, 2025$1,600,000Rentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,250 ft²
Lot area
1,250 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1602 / 6
Assessed value
$236,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360635, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 121 Lewis Avenue

Who owns 121 Lewis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bineth, Chananya.

Does 121 Lewis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.

Is 121 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 121 Lewis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 121 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.