247 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0082Map
Owner of record: Mapp, Jeanette
247 Lexington Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mapp, Jeanette. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 32
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 · 5
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at evidence of rats observed at front yard at time of inspection
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. in the entire apartment located at apt base
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections sink,water closet, & bathtub in the entire apartment located at apt base
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt BASE
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2fl, 1st story
Jul 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin fleas in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2006 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 10, 2011
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Excavation commenced at front yard north west section approx 12 ft lon g 6 ft wide and 8 ft deep and masonry blocks wall constructed 2 opeing created at cellar front foundation wall approx 6 ft wide and 7 ft hig h at west corner 3 entire front yard paved with masonry
Apr 17, 2000
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 17, 2000
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 17, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls noted: upper part of brick veneer at rear yard separating from cinder block wall roof cornice rotten,gutter & down spouts missing creating damage to walls & unsafe condition.
Sep 19, 2011 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob.respondent failed to correct violating conditions and file a cofc purusant to 28-204.2 for nov#34896744z.rem:file a cofc
Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. noted: at cellar recreation room occupied as bedroom by 2 adults & 2 children w/o adequate light or ventilation,carbon monoxide detecto
Jan 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o & dob records. class 'a' aptcreated at basement. partitions erected creating rooms, fixtures present for kitchen & bathroom. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended
Nov 23, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted: full partition walls erected at cellar level created an open space with residential sink and gas line. (b)one bathroom with toilet,sink,tub,shower. (c)opening created in cellar fro
Oct 4, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:excavation commenced at front yard no. w.section approximately 12 ft. long, 6 ft. wide and 8 ft. deep and masonary blocks & wall constructed (2) opening created at cellar front foun
Apr 17, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public any property affected by construction operations.defect is:hole created in west adjoining bldg. cellar east partyu bearing wall approx. 12 inches by 12 inches at the so. e. corner.
Apr 17, 2000 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defect is:an accumulation of water at cellar remedy:removed all water at cellar forthwith.
Apr 17, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to protect adjoining structures during excavation operations.the west adjoining structure 245a lexington ave. front step e. bearing wall undermine and cellar &bearing wall disturb with missing masonary
Apr 17, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 26, 2010 · Apt BASE
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 6, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 4, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 20, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 29, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1797 / 82
- Assessed value
- $126,780
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 247 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 247 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mapp, Jeanette.
Does 247 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 247 Lexington 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 247 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 247 Lexington Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.