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599 Lexington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01619-0062Map

Owner of record: Kernizan, Max E

599 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Kernizan, Max E. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 10 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
17

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 · 19

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 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
  • 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, 2016

    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 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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective handrail at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 18, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    May 18, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records:1st & 2nd & basement floors occupied and changed from 2 families to 3 families dweling.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o.

    May 18, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor for:no sprinker of fireescape noted on 1st & 2nd floor remedy:provide required means of egress for

    May 18, 2001

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Feb 10, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Sep 9, 2026$1,350,000Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,532 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1619 / 62
Assessed value
$60,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #382615, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 599 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 599 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kernizan, Max E.

Does 599 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 599 Lexington 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 599 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 599 Lexington Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.