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561 Lexington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01619-0184Map

Owner of record: James Robinson

561 Lexington Avenue is a two-family home built in 2002 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is James Robinson. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on April 16, 2021. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
122

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 16, 2021

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 · 69

  • 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 16, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of stoop separating from building

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treshold at stoop building front

    Apr 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, shower stall and kitchen sink installed in the basement.

    Aug 23, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range in the basement

    Aug 23, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of partitions erected creating kitchen in the basement

    Aug 23, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible located at bsmt-apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet on the west wall , in the 1st room from north at east located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at the east wall, in the 1st room from north at west located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose cover at the base board radiator at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing closet at south in the 1st room from north at west located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover to base board radiator at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections located at bsmt-apt bsmt lower level

    Aug 23, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Abate the nuisance consisting of partitions erected creating bathroom in the basement

    Aug 23, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 17, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling, north and east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, north, and east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal security door at entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass pane upper window sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass pane upper window sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, north and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 26, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ..... located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper glass pane at window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper glass pane at window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door frame in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood door, in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective window upper sash interior glass pane, in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Observed front exterior platform & steps is slope, sinking & pulling away front the building.

    Mar 7, 2024

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. rca not corrected and past due 60 days issued 3/07/24 by #2701 who noted: front exterior platform & steps are sloped, sinking and pulling away front the bu

    Aug 20, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected creating illegal use of rooms for living at basement. unlawfulcooking range and kitchen sink prsent. also full bathroom present comp

    Aug 23, 2016 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. note at front of bldg the concrete stoop is displaced leaning out of plumb & the front yard is sinking. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Sep 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o note c of o 300244741 dated 5/8/95 indicated that the 1st fl and 2nd fl is 2 family apt (one on each fl) at time of inspection the entrance hall and one room at

    Feb 25, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 18, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
2002
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,805 ft²
Lot area
1,983 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1619 / 184
Assessed value
$73,500
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 561 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 561 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James Robinson.

Does 561 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 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 561 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 2002 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 Lexington Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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