771 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01622-0081Map
Owner of record: Lexington Hill LLC
771 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2019 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lexington Hill LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on January 7, 2026. 13 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 44
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 · 28
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3F
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 31, 2023
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, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 17, 2021
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 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Jun 17, 2021
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.
Apr 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jan 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq feet at east wall at public hall stairs leading to cellar
Sep 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs leading to cellar
Sep 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling east and west wall at public hall stairs leading to cellar
Sep 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq feet at east wall at public hall stairs leading to cellar original violation 13807416 issued 10-sep-20 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 10, 2020
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar located at apt 1f lower level, 1st story, apartment at west
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 1F
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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39047776z issued on 9/20/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for:failure to maintain bu
Nov 15, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at 2nd and 4th floor public hallway obstructed with household item to include 2 full size bicycles obstructing pathway. cite
Sep 20, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pccupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or dob records.partitions erected creating an illegal rooms for living and sleeping at cellar used in conjunction with 1st stry apt #1f creating an illegal duple
Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet panel.at time of inspection of a 4 story new building under construction at 2nd floor level.i observed that there was a sidewalk shed provided on site but was missing pa
Oct 3, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3303.4.7 storage near sidewalks, walkways & pathways @the time of my inspection it was observed that material stored on street adjacent to sidewalk was filed more then 3 feet-aprox 6 feet from panel without
Sep 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3303.4.8 machinery-not barricaded @the time of my inspection it wasobserved an (lull)" machine @exp#1 adjacent to construction site-whereit was noted there was not barricades, or jersey barrier, signs or
Sep 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3301.13.1 site safety plan-failure to provide @the time of my inspection on active construction site with soil removal @exp#3 it was noted upon request from the construction foreman that there were no plans
Sep 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34917598j issued on 8/10/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34917599l issued on 8/10/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or dob records/dob records indicate premises to be a (2) family, now premises converted to bea 3/4 house /group home w/approx 27 single bed occupants throughout
Aug 10, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's vacate order vac#141/09 for entire bldg to reduce occupancy to 80sq per persons for a total of aprox 16-17persons@ time of visit bldg occupied & arranged for 27 persons in direct non
Aug 10, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
28-207.4.2 signage for vacate order #141/09 has been removed prior to dismissal of vacate noted premises reposted @ time of insp rem: maintain vacate signage
May 22, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file c of c with dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34831722k converting building to transient hotel. remedy: file c of c.
Aug 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to dob. record or c/o 2 family dwelling converted to be a (j1) transient hotel w/36 single bed occupancies throughout facility run by "forever usa". all single bed occupants. share kitchen
Mar 9, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/vacate order #141/09 issued on 5.19.09. bldg fullyoccupied at time of visit. "multiple persons affected" remedy: comply w/vacate order.
Mar 9, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. two family house partition erected installation of water lines electrical wires to create 1 class "a"apt of cellar with gas stove,3 pc bathroom and living room. 1st fl sro & 1 extra 3pc bath
May 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: 2 family house altered & occupied as sro @ 1st fl & 2nd fl each room 6 to 8 persons & cellar used as cooking w/ga
May 19, 2009
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail maintain bldg compliant manner: no fire stopping. noted: 2 familyhouse at cellar boiler room found w/o fire stopping (exposed wood joist thru out ceiling). remedy: provide fire stopping.
May 19, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit 1-rear 2fl l-shaped,20ft wide,wood extension demolished 2-rear,class 3,l-shaped,20 ft wide 1,1 fl. extension contructed.3-parital front,masonry block,1&2 fl.awintal & balconry.3-plywood
Mar 22, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from the house 3 padlocked rooms at the 1 fl. & 4 at the 2 nd fl noted illegally installed,non-working sprinkler system.other rooms are illegal & occupied as an s
Mar 22, 1995 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: an approximate 8'-0" * 12'-0" wood frame extension at rear right hand side of structure has been constructed without a permit. (8'-0" fg no foundation) remedy: stop all work and obtain pe
Apr 9, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 3, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Odor
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 28, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 2019
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,457 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1622 / 81
- Assessed value
- $774,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #389158, last renewed Nov 19, 2025.
Questions about 771 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 771 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lexington Hill LLC.
Does 771 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 771 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 771 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 2019 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 771 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.