211a Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01625-0008Map
Owner of record: Schwimmer, Shaye
211a Lewis Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Schwimmer, Shaye. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 27 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 22
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 30, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 27, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inopeative located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2011 · Apt 2
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south wall. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 7, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2009 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2009 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator gasket in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 3, 3rd story
Apr 9, 2001 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Floor
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Window guards
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 2, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1625 / 8
- Assessed value
- $87,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #360860, last renewed Sep 30, 2014.
Questions about 211a Lewis Avenue
Who owns 211a Lewis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Schwimmer, Shaye.
Does 211a Lewis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 211a 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 211a Lewis Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 211a Lewis Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.