255 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0075Map
Owner of record: Relexington Group, INC
255 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 Group, INC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022. 9 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 67
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 · 21
- 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at public hall all stories
Jul 3, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose escutheon plate steam riser at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rusted wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 30, 2012 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile in the bathroom from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective top and bottom sash in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective top and bottom in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at east
Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty west apt 4l. , section '' ''
May 27, 1994 · Apt 4L
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 8
- 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
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2017 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Windows
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2011 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2010 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 27, 2008 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 4L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 4R
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 / 75
- Assessed value
- $768,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #354117, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 255 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 255 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Relexington Group, INC.
Does 255 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 255 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 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.