753 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01621-0052Map
Owner of record: Lexington Residence LLC
753 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 10 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lexington Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on September 12, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 67
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 75
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1e lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1e lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door to cellar. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch, to cellar. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door latch at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub raw sewage in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stangant water and raw sewage in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 20, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable light switch at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood cabinet west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2022 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the drain pipe of the bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar for sleeping located at apt 1c lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead , 2nd story
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Nov 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulk head to roof , 2nd story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south original violation 12991800 issued 01-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 21, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Apr 6, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Work after hours w/o variance contrary to 28-105.12.5 noted work in progress job #320745-01-al after 6pm w/o variance. remedy: stop all after hours work.
Feb 18, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted no approved plans for work in progress on job #320745-01al. remedy: stop all work - provide plans.
Feb 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit;work noted @ front of property a sidewalk shed & a search of dept of building records indicates no permit was issued. remedy: obtain a permit.
Apr 19, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: roof joists and sub-roofing has collapsed in, onto 2nd flr, street facing masonry wall bulged w/portions displaced, west elevation wall brick masonry
Apr 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cabinet
May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 16, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 29, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 31, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 31, 2020 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 6,768 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1621 / 52
- Assessed value
- $903,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #385551, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 753 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 753 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Residence LLC.
Does 753 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 753 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 753 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 753 Lexington Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.