217 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01797-0100Map
Owner of record: The Mendel-Kagan Family Trust
217 Lexington Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is The Mendel-Kagan Family Trust. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 30
- HPD complaints
- 119
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Aug 4, 2009 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 1st story
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
May 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 1st story
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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 ph, 2nd story
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt PH
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - 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 bldg, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 17, 2007 · Apt BLDG
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 2, 2nd story
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color 1st sty the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob in the bathroom located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the foyer located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the foyer located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement and ceramic floor in the bathroom located at apt 1
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door in the entrance located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1 mid level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood stair tread in the private hallway located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement
Jul 30, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement
Jul 30, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture, at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1
Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
May 22, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
May 22, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade east side of public stair at front areaway
May 22, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective up and down stopper bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone treads at stairs at front areaway
Nov 3, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sky light at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at bathroom 2nd sty apt
Sep 22, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl
Sep 22, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture, at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color , the ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Sep 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose - balusters at balustrade and hand rails all stories at public hall
Aug 14, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color - ceiling and walls in the duplex apt at basement
Aug 14, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color -ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Aug 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 30
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob for notice of violation #34779349x issued on 5/8/09 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem:file a cert of correction.
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34977349x issued on rem: comply w/ the comm order
Feb 28, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov#349779349x-for creating class "a" apt. @ basement level. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Dec 16, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34961079x issued on 8/18/11. installed gas & water lines w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Oct 19, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in notice of violation# 34584832x issued on 08/02/2007. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply with the commissioners order.
Aug 18, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts,failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct conditions cited in ecb violation #34584832x for work done w/o a permit. no record of compliance. remedy: comply with
Jun 3, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov #34584832x. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Mar 9, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to comply w/commissioner's order to correct violating conditions cited in the n.o.v. #34584832x. remedy: comply w/commissioner's
Jan 7, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. 34584832x for work w/o a permit;at basement level installed water line
Oct 2, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct condition(s) cited in nov 34584832x-for installing bathroom residential sink etc @ bsmt w/o a permit.rem:correct conditions cited.
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 3455785j for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34557855v for work done w/oa permit remedy:correct conditions cited in nov
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to correct conditions cited in nov 34584832x for work done w/o a permit.remedy:correct conditions cited in 34584832x.
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/comm's order to obtain a permit per vio. 34584832x for work done w/o a permit remedy:correct violation 34584832x
Oct 14, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/comm's order to correct conditions cited in 34557823 for work done w/o a permit remedy:correct violation 34584823
Oct 14, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by d.o.b. records. d.o.b. records indicates building to be legal 2 families. building now converted with basement now converted to class'a' apt. remedy: discontinued illegal
May 8, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34584823 for plumbing work done at ground flr w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation #34584823.
May 8, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34584832x for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation #34584832x.
May 8, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner order to obtain a permit violation 34584823 for installing waste lines at basement. remedy: correct violation 3458435m
Oct 24, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1. failure to comply w/comm's order to obtain a permit perviolation 34584832x for construction & plumbing work done on property w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Oct 24, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the co or dob records. noted: dob records indicates bldg to be legal 2 families. illegal occupancy noted: basement now converted to class a apt w/ living room, bedroom and
Oct 24, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct violation 34584832x-for installing water & waste lines & gas lines at the basement level without a permit. no records of correction in dob records.
May 8, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dob records. dob records indicate premises to be legal two families. illegal occu. noted at basement level created class a apt with kitchen (stove sink etc) living room / sleeping area & 3
May 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residential altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal number of families.dob records indicates bldg to be legal (2) families.bldg now altered & occupied as (3) families.alteration work noted
May 8, 2008 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Fauilre to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct conditionsin nov#34584832x noted: installed water & waste lines & gas lines at basement level w/out permits. no record of correction in bldg dept rec
Dec 21, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal#of families.dept of bldgs records indicates bldg to be legally approved. families alteration work noted: at 2nd flr level rear created class
Dec 21, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept of bldg records. dob records indicates premises to be legal 2 families. illegal occupancy noted: basement level has been converted to a class "a" apt w/kitchen,sleeping area,living rm
Dec 21, 2007 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to dept of bldg records. d.o.b records indicate premises to be a 2 family. illegal occupancy noted: basement has been converted to a class "a" apt contrary to d.o.b records.
Aug 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted: at basement level installed water & waste lines for a 3 piece bathroom (toilet, sink & shower) & a residential sink at kitchen area. install line for gas stove at kitchen area.
Aug 2, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more then the legally approved # of families dept of bldg records indicate residence to be legally approved for 2 family. residence has now been alt for occupancy
Aug 2, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt PVT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 24, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
May 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt PH
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt PH
Close - General
Floor
Jan 11, 2008 · Apt PH
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Floor
Sep 27, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Aug 1, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 28, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1930
- 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 / 100
- Assessed value
- $82,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824590, last renewed —.
Questions about 217 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 217 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Mendel-Kagan Family Trust.
Does 217 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 217 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 217 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 217 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.