Violations at 233 Lewis Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · BBL 3-01630-0001 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
30 DOB violations, newest first.
- 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 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 - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2020
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 5, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 4, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 21, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 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
Feb 13, 2004
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 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 26, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 16, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 82 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.gc fail to file certificate of correction with dob.no corrective measures on record for viola
Jul 17, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of inspection on the excavation site, earthwork was observed being done. further research of the dob record showed that no notification of commencement had been given to the dob prior to the earthwo
May 16, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection.at the time of inspection i oberved & noted at 3rd floor near room 301 & room 260 2 corridor exit doors at 3rd fl near stair b one exit door 2nd fl
Apr 25, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35677473m date of issue:04.25.2024 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.at the time of inspection observ
Apr 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35671661m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corriodrs per bc 1006.1;27-381.at time of my inspection i observed at the 1st floor the
Apr 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35671662y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of my inspection i observed at the basement level excessive storage of cardboard boxes materials of wood cases and snow blowers an
Apr 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35671663x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.18;37-651.at timeof my inspection i observed at the stair a at the 3rd floor to the roo
Apr 25, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8, 27-371(j).noted:observed upon inspection of roof access wire mesh gate at stair a,3rd fl locked by c
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed during inspection of basement level excessive storage of cardboard,boxes,materials of wood,glass & snow blowers & other gas powered machines.
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:observed during inspection of emergency lights 1st fl gym,basement have
Feb 8, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35415493j.work without permit.full height partitions made to make 2 rooms out of one on the 2nd and 3rd floors.remedy:obtain all required permits.
Apr 14, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: water penetration @ cellar stair'a'wall damaged & standing water by stairs. hazardous condition. remedy: repair & or replace.
Apr 21, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.at stairwell a the exit door to roof at bulkhead is broken at hinges and does not close all the way allowing the rain and weather to get into the building.remedy:repair/replace door.
Apr 13, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34896078x work without a permit @ various locations full height partitions panel stuten bolted to the floor rms#326.324.322.344.306.304.302.362.364.262.264.202.obtain permit
May 3, 2019
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: exit door @ auditorium will not self close. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j)-multiple doors at all 3 floors have kick stop on fire rated doors to keep doors in open position
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection the wall in classroom#346 is damaged from a leak from roof. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. door not fully closing in room 271 which is safe room fdny holding area. rmdy: repair/replace door.
Sep 16, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35095028y.use of prohibited hardware.noted use of door stops on following doors:rooms 123,160,166,170,189,200,260,261,271,303,305,326,360,363c,381,387,379,376&377.rem:remove prohibited hardware.
Feb 19, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b)reissue #35095029x.vision panels.observed plexi glass vision panels in the following doors or windows:rooms 300,381,243a,exit 5"b"3rd fl,exit 3"d"3rd fl,exit 3"d" 2nd fl,& exit 1 @ 1st fl.rem:provide r
Feb 19, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35095030n.exit doors not self closing.exit 2 to school yard 1st fl,smoke corridor doors adjacent to rooms 300,320,363.rem:repair/replace doors.
Feb 19, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35095031p.combustible materials-observed combustible materials hanging from light fixtures in kindergarten area,room 144,142,124,302,278a.rem:remove combustible materials.
Feb 19, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Combustible materials. observed combustible material in hallways of 3rd & 1st fl & hanging from light fixtures in kindergarten area, rooms 144,142,124,200,202,246,278a,300,302,326,342,362 & blocking vision pane
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit doors not self closing. observed the following doors not closing properly: exit 2 to school yard,smoke corridor doors 300,320,363. room # 140. smoke corridor door missing at entrance to 320 hallway. remed
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b). vision panels. observed plexiglass vision panels in the following doors or windows: rooms 300,381,240,243a,exit 5 "b" 3rd fl,exit 3 "d" 3rd fl,exit 3 "d" 2nd fl & exit 1 @ 1st fl. remedy: provide re
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Use of prohibited hardware. noted use of door stops on following doors: rooms 123,160,166,170,189,200,204,260,261,271,303,305,326,360,363c,381,387,379,376 & 377. remedy: remove prohibited hardware.
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue # 35012294k. failure to maintain. spalling coping stones along parapet wall (throughout) also loose mortar joints noted at various locations. some areas have coping stones removed & exposed areas cove
May 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective fan at 3rd flr. air supply for rooms in 340 corridor approx 6 rooms. no ventilation. remedy: repair/replace fan.
Mar 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective doors at 3rd flr stair a, 2nd flr stair a, exit #2 vestibuledoors and entrance door to room 340. doors not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace doors.
Mar 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Spalling coping stones throughout bldg also loose mortar joints noted @ various locations. kitchen exit corner (gates ave side). remedy: make repair.
Mar 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Loose brick noted outside exit 4, shifted unsecured, also inner courtyard loose mortar joint outside room 360/361 parapet. remedy: secure loose material and/or provide shed.
Mar 21, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue # 34896078x. the moveable walls on the 2nd & 3rd floor level are now affixed to the floor at room 326,324 & 262,264 without any proper permits. remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition
Feb 1, 2012
Active - Class - 2
Fail to provide a f.a.i in the gas meter rm. rem:provide f.a.i for gas meter room.
Jan 25, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. @ various locations throughout school full height partitions erected wood constructed panel system to create classrooms appx 18" * 18ft for rms 326 324 322 344 306 304 302 362 364 262 264 202
Jan 25, 2011
Active - Class - 2
Reissue: 34569880p failure to maintain building in code compliant manner noted: 4 individual dumpsters are place in the same children's playground. remedy: repair and/or replace dumpsters.
Jul 9, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34569878x failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. noted: the electrical room is missing fire stopping leaving an opening gap at cellar level. remedy: repair and/or replace missing fire
Jul 9, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34569876m failure to maintain building walls or appurtenancesnoted exterior block wall facade has become porous and allowing rain water into the building causing interior damages in room 377,381,383 &
Jul 9, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Re-issue:34502488y. noted: 4 dumpsters not enclosed are stored in openplay area. remedy: remove dumpsters or provide enclosure.
Mar 20, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. noted: entrance steps at lewis ave. are missing mortar or waterstop throughout stairway. remedy: repair defect.
Mar 20, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide/maintain fire stopping where required. noted: thru-out mechanical rooms, fire stop missing & non-exsistent where requirednoted locations: boiler room,pump room,meter room & corridors in cell-
Mar 20, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit lighting defective/fails to meet bldg code standards. noted: at 2nd floor stairways a & d are not working. remedy: repair or replace lighting.
Mar 20, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Re-issue:34504750j. water penetration through exterior block wall. location room # 377,381,383,385. remedy: repair defective block wall.
Mar 20, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit lighting defective. noted: at transportable #1 & #2 exit signs bulbs are out & emergency lights are not working. remedy: repair or replace lighting.
Mar 20, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue vi #34435162r defect large cracks approx. 2" wide and bulging appox. 2"high in cement surface in kinergarten play yard. remedy: repair playground cement surface at above location.
Jan 10, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue 34435159x entrance steps. side walls are leaning away from building approx. 4a" (location: lewis ave side) remedy: repair sidewall of steps at the above location.
Jan 10, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: 34466541z. defective lentels & missing mortar. location east elevation 1st flr windows adjacent to playground. remedy: repair defects at the above location.
Jan 10, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: #34466540r, 34320747m. defective spalling plaster. location rm 377, 381, 383, 385 on wall below windows, stair- 1 & 3, and in the gym. remedy: repair defective plaster.
Jan 10, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue: #34466539i. water penetration through exterior block wall location rms # 377, 381, 383, 385. remedy: repair defective block wall.
Jan 10, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Reissue vi 34284392r. defect noted: metal dumpsters are stored in open play yard where kids play area. remedy: remove dumpsters from open play yard.
Jan 10, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Defective lentils & missing mortar. location: east elevation, 1st fl windows adjacent to playground. remedy: repair defective lentils and mortar joints.
Mar 3, 2005
Resolve