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221 Lewis Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01625-0002Map

Owner of record: Lewis Quincy,llc

221 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lewis Quincy,llc. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
92

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 82

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder and shoes at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, ladder, shopping cart, shoes at public hall, 4th story

    May 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge broken at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, bicycle chained to balustrade, and boards. at public hall, 4th story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 5th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnetic lock installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule , 1st story

    Jan 11, 2019

    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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts required.

    Dec 13, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door buck at building entrance

    May 31, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors door at vestibule

    May 31, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    May 11, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 10, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes - 3rd story balcony at building rear.

    May 10, 2009

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vestibule door off hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of active water leak ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit north one door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, baseboard at south wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at window, ( top sash ) at 2nd room from east, 4th story, apartment

    Jan 20, 2006 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 12, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 25, 1997

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Haz

    Jul 24, 1997

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Non-hazardous

    New building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. new building number: 300732429. note: temporary c of o #300732429 issued on: 06/11/04, expired on: 09/09/04. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.

    Nov 8, 2004 · Penalty $700

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied with out a valid certificate of occupancy noted tco 300732427 has expired remedy:obtain valid c of o

    Feb 18, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to the department of building records (vacate 50/97previously vacant building is now being reoccupied. remedy: conform tovacant number 50/97.

    Feb 10, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration number 300732429. obtain a valid c of o or discontinue illegal ocupancy. failure to maintain provide approved plans at premi

    Aug 4, 1999 · Penalty $600

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. alteration #300732429. remedy:obtain a valid c of o forthwith or discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 30, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. alteration #300732429. remedy: obtain a valid c of o or discontinue illegal occupancy.

    May 12, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 13, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2010 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2010 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    May 9, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 9, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 7, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 5, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 4, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2006 · Apt 1R

    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
8
Building area
8,436 ft²
Lot area
3,225 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1625 / 2
Assessed value
$1,035,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337735, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 221 Lewis Avenue

Who owns 221 Lewis Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lewis Quincy,llc.

Does 221 Lewis Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 Lewis Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 221 Lewis Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 Lewis 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.