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199 Lewis Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01620-0006Map

Owner of record: 199 Lewis INC.

199 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 199 Lewis INC.. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 33 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 42

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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.

    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

    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
  • 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

    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.

    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.

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents ... at front areaway

    Jun 19, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north

    Jun 19, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood balusters total #2 at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 11, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood baluster total #1 at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, baseboard at east wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall, north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit and make operable windows throughout (upper and lower sashes) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 7, 2010 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective latch at fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    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 2, 2nd story

    Apr 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line double cylinder key operated lock installed at gate to street. at front areaway

    Mar 1, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 4, 2002 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 15, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 8, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2004 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
1,640 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1620 / 6
Assessed value
$84,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #353661, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 199 Lewis Avenue

Who owns 199 Lewis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 199 Lewis INC..

Does 199 Lewis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 199 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 199 Lewis Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 199 Lewis 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.