228 Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01624-0050Map
Owner of record: 571 Quincy Realty, LLC
228 Lewis Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 571 Quincy Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 63 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 26
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 28
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 63
- 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
Feb 24, 2026
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
Feb 24, 2026
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
Feb 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Feb 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Feb 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at 1st window from east at south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Feb 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
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 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock on gate at west yard to street
Mar 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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
Mar 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall approximately 4 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring lift on upper and lower sash on east window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 20, 2016 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story
Nov 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose and hanging metal treads, 2nd and 3rd down from top 2nd story balcony stair west fire escape
Nov 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2nd story balcony stair west fire escape
Nov 4, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stories public hall
Feb 27, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty apt .
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty rear.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys all parts.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder block wall at clg boiler room cellar.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal fresh air duct boiler room cellar.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard & front areaway.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys all sides.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door pub hall bulkhead to roof.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing pull handle exterior side of pub hall bulkheaddoor roof.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door removed & sealed with plasterboard preventing access to cellar 1 sty pub hall.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance street to 1st sty public vestibule.
May 17, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 26
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000105290n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10 feet from building openings as per bc 501.2 & rs 13-1 sex 2-214 at time of inspection a large metal "mushroom" e
Apr 29, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.6.5 failure to maintain adequate illumination beneath sidewalk shed as required by code. note: sidewalk sher erected under job#340245489 along exp#2 has inoperable bulbs (burnt out)rendering affected
Dec 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appertenances.noted:@quincy street side of bldg:verticle crack along brick veneer from 2nd floor to decorative parapet w/bricks bldg,stone spalling @windows.hazard to public &
Oct 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35126710x issued on 03/27/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain exterior at
Aug 24, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at quincy street sideof bldg has verticle crack extending from 1st to 2nd fl w/brick bulging outwards. also crack from mid 2nd fl upwards. previous vio issued
Aug 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted on exposure 1 brick facade,column of brick has large crack @ seam of wall between 2nd & 3rd fl.wall has a bulge in wall @ same location.crack continues @ se
Mar 27, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close
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- Door/window
Window pane
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 23, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,787 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,738 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1624 / 50
- Assessed value
- $586,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316711, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.
Questions about 228 Lewis Avenue
Who owns 228 Lewis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 571 Quincy Realty, LLC.
Does 228 Lewis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 228 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 228 Lewis Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 228 Lewis Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.