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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 61

  • I

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink in the kitchen located at apt bsmt

    Aug 4, 2009 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob in the bathroom located at apt 1

    Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement

    Jul 30, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1

    Jul 30, 2007 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly secure the loose balustrade east side of public stair at front areaway

    May 22, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown stone treads at stairs at front areaway

    Nov 3, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sky light at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 3, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at bathroom 2nd sty apt

    Sep 22, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric light fixture, at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 16, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose - balusters at balustrade and hand rails all stories at public hall

    Aug 14, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.