779 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01622-0075Map
Owner of record: Hakak Group LLC
779 Lexington Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hakak Group LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 30
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 11
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 26, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 26, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall at stairs in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range at kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story
Jun 12, 2002 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Ecb hazardous
Sep 28, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ecb hazardous
Sep 10, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
44c/32a/21b. pipe safety or relief valve down flue pipe not propely dealed to chimney base.
Jan 14, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
No fireproof enclosure for boiler.note:at cellar level at north east side:exist a boiler with (2)walls of exposed 3"x4" wood studs & furring strips note:no fpsc exist as well as multiple openings in ceiling.rem
Nov 13, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress for every fl noted: on 1st fl windows are barried on 2nd fl there are 3 sro's without a fire escape and no sprinklers. remedy; provide required means of egress.
Sep 28, 2001 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records note a legal 2 family converted to a legal 2 family with 4 illegal sro's note:at 1st (parlor)floor and at 2nd floor exist 2 class "b" apt on each floo
Sep 10, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 9, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 9, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 9, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2016 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 27, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1622 / 75
- Assessed value
- $69,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820758, last renewed Feb 12, 2020.
Questions about 779 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 779 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hakak Group LLC.
Does 779 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 779 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 779 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 779 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.