257 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0073Map
Owner of record: Relexington Properties, INC
257 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Relexington Properties, INC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 133
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
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 · 61
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 3R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room door at cellar
Feb 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 3R
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 - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 4th story
Aug 6, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective and dry - rotted pressed - wood countertop at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Mar 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 north at east
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .... located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 8, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Jul 17, 2011 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inopreative located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner at window to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 8, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 19, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 20 sq.ft at east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative mortice lock mechanism at apartment entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from south at west wall wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 2nd story north balcony
May 18, 2011
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
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
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
Sep 16, 1997
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2014 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 17, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 13, 2012 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Locks
Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 8, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 3, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
May 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Window guards
May 23, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 1, 2011 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1797 / 73
- Assessed value
- $633,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309855, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 257 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 257 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Relexington Properties, INC.
Does 257 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 257 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 Lexington 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.