699 Lexington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01621-0081Map

699 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Providence House INC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 11
DOB violations: 11
ECB violations: 6
HPD complaints: 4

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 · 11

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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 18, 2018
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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 5, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
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
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

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

Class - 2
At roof level, parapet walls, several cracks in different location also, exposure # 1 facade, corners, shows vertical open expansion from the first floor to the roof., maintain exterior building wall
Sep 7, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
I observed in the water meter room no water meter jumper installed and in the electric meter room the ground rod not connected to service switch or a grounding system., provide adequate grounding; install water
Sep 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Class - 2
At cellar level, corridors/ utilities rooms. emergency lightings/signs are required to illuminate and identify hallways, stairwells and exits to facilitate a safe / orderly evacuation. also, there is no backup
Sep 7, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35592069h issued on 10/13/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain build
Dec 14, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. i observed in basement 2 gaqs leaks on the header gas pipping. national grid(configured)the leaks on the gas pipping in the basement. remedy: repair & or repla
Oct 13, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:no firestopping per bc712.3;27-345.noted:cellar level areas missing sheetrock in gasmeter room and electrical room,firestop missing around pipes and thru wa
Aug 2, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1B
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 (C1)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 8
Building area: 5,000 ft²
Lot area: 2,500 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1621 / 81
Assessed value: $514,800
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #347509, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 699 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 699 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Providence House INC.

Does 699 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 699 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 699 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 699 Lexington Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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