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212 Lewis Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01624-0043Map

Owner of record: Claude Shepherd, Trustee

212 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Claude Shepherd, Trustee. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
137

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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 · 71

  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover to electrical outlet at east wall. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story

    May 6, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit windows. in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening padlockable latch on door at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 6, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover peep-hole door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in closet in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south window at east wall(approx.10 sq.ft.) in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath btub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jun 14, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bottom cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents ,rats in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east wall(approx. 10 sq ft) in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 8, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south and west walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - south in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color -- ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color - ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection, damaged observed to have been sustained to party wall at apt # 1c due to construction operation in adjacent building (210 lewis ave, bk) at 212 lewis ave bk.

    Jun 19, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed approx. 30'-0" horizontal crack on cement stucco underneath of parapet at roof level expo # 01 over the pedestrians sidewalk. also observed stucco missing and spalled bricks at ex

    Jun 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 2, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 26, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 26, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Construction

    Pavement

    Dec 28, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 28, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2012 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 4A

    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
10
Building area
8,292 ft²
Lot area
2,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1624 / 43
Assessed value
$1,018,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334214, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 212 Lewis Avenue

Who owns 212 Lewis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Claude Shepherd, Trustee.

Does 212 Lewis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 212 Lewis 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 212 Lewis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 212 Lewis 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.