853 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01623-0070Map
Owner of record: Jb Lexington LLC
853 Lexington Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2021 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 29 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Jb Lexington LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 4 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 26
- HPD complaints
- 77
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 40
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cold water supply line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story
Jun 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink base in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub waste line in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to roof at boiler room
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5b , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5b , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at all stories at all public hall at public hall
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to roof at boiler room
Jan 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 27, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 7b, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 7B
Open — Nov certified late - 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 no information at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jan 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jan 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 4B
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 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 26
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
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Apr 3, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 26
- Class - 1
(cease use) governor ropes rusted/replace.
Jun 5, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Asme 17.1 2.14.5.7.1 cease use door zone restrictor disabled, 60-b-07 machine space insufficent lighting provide, brake tag expired, water in pit remove, hoist ropes tags missing, car phone inoperative. control
Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Misaligned cab mirror. governor rope rubbing tension sheave guard. relocate light switch to the point of egress. keypad entry for machine room doors are prohibited; provide group 2 security lock. expired fire e
Nov 21, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2: phone service missing connect service to 24 hr emergency operator. required signage with building super contact info missing provide. section of drop ceiling missing install. braille tags missing on 7t
Oct 22, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
1) adjust the door restrictor 2) the governor rope must be secured to the car safety with 2 crosbies on both sides. the crosbies saddle must be on the load side of the rope. the crosbies must be the proper size
Mar 21, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed seven story building which was erected under nb application # 321597982(not signed off) is occupied without a valid tco or c of o., obtain a valid certificate of occupancy
Sep 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.4.7 storage near sidewalk shed pathways note:at time of inspection of a 7 story building under construction topped off at roof construction work in progress.i observed a greze generator and a truck purobin
Aug 19, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.6.4.5 sidewalk shed did not return to building as required.note:at time of inspection of a 7 story building topped off at roof construction work in progress i observed that the deck of the sidewalk shed no
Aug 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.2 failure to comply with nyc fdny fire code note:at time of my inspection of a 7 story building under construction topped off at roofconstruction work in progress i observed a large diesel powered genera
Aug 19, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with manufacturers specifications.plastic barricadesto be filled with water.note at the time of my inspection of a proposed 7 story new building under construction active jobsite,i observed th
Jun 24, 2021
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work does not confrom to approved construction documents.note at the time of my inspection of a proposed 7 story new building under construction active jobsite,i observed roof protection on exp2 that does not m
Jun 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.note at the time of my inspection of a proposed 7 story new building under construction active jobsite i observed on multiple levels piles of c
Jun 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
3309.10 roof protection inadequate on exp2 and exp4.note at the time of my inspection of a proposed 7 story new buildings under constructionactive jobsite,i observed on exp2 unprotected handrails on adjacent bu
Jun 24, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Scaffold training certificate card expired.note at the time of my inspection of a proposed 7 story new building under construction active jobsite,i observed personnel on the supported scaffolding upon request t
Jun 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meed code specifications.at time of inspection of 7 story new building observed sidewalk shed installed at exp1 not as per code.observed that there was no netting on the sidewalk
May 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
3303.4.1.1-maintenance all area used by public shall be maintained free from debris materials or other items at time of my inspection of 7 story new building observed at sidewalk exp #1 about 15 wood pallets t
May 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3304.10.failure to maintain dewatering of construction site.noted:@time of my inspection of proposed 7sty active nb construction/jobsite,iobserved large amt of standing water @exp4 next to adjoining property.
Jan 6, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property. at time of inspection at a non active worksite,i observed at exp#2&4 steel beams supported by metal vertical reshores & wood beams & joists at 2nd & 3rd sty a founda
Aug 20, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection.noted:at time of inspection i observed construction site for which as cs is required with the construction fence not maintained;fence is const
Aug 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Project into panel/construction sign not provided or not in compliancewith section.noted:at time of inspection i observed construction sie for which a cs is required with no project info panel/construction sign
Aug 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work at premises at time of inspeciton of exitsin building jobsite i observed no permit for job on premises posted comply with code properly post permit as required
Jun 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment site: exp permit. note: at time of inspection i observed construction fence on site w/an exp permit. permitexp as of date 3-29-18. remedy: renew permit.
Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35197018h issued on 12/19/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissio
Feb 3, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35197018h issued on 09/09/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for failure to safeguard. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Nov 15, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by constructed operations. noted: @ time of insp @ exp#3 brick wall has been left in a state of disrepair due to construction operations. brick & coping ston
Sep 9, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x11/73-x-11 repair or file for dismante must restore to service so a proper inspection can be done by this dept.
Jan 24, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 26, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt GARAGE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Door/window
Door
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 2021
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 29
- Building area
- 34,453 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,358 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1623 / 70
- Assessed value
- $3,572,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #390361, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 853 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 853 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jb Lexington LLC.
Does 853 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 853 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 853 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 2021 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 853 Lexington Avenue?
It has 29 residential units and 30 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.