219 Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01625-0004Map
Owner of record: Donaldson Griffith
219 Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Donaldson Griffith. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 7 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 15
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
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 · 7
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Oct 18, 2018
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, 2016
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 dumbwaiter door sealed cellar center
Jan 9, 1991
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: at time of inspection found: 1) a newly created store front approx 15' w. constructed of metal and glass panels w/a center set back door. 2) awning installed at front of premises for
Apr 22, 2013 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 2, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 2, 2024 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close
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- General
Mold
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 15, 2003 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 6,960 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1625 / 4
- Assessed value
- $751,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349694, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.
Questions about 219 Lewis Avenue
Who owns 219 Lewis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Donaldson Griffith.
Does 219 Lewis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 219 Lewis Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 219 Lewis Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 219 Lewis Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.