541 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01801-0056Map
Owner of record: Oxford, Samantha
541 Lexington Avenue is an one-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Oxford, Samantha. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on December 26, 2024. 11 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 27
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 · 11
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures no volume at fixtures. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 17, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key lock gate 1st story front entrance building.
Jul 14, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade stairs 1st to 2nd story public hall.
Nov 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe sink bathroom, 2nd story apt.
Nov 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 9th tread up stairs 1st to 2nd story public hall.
Nov 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing kitchen sink 2nd story apt.
Nov 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear rooms.
Nov 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible kitchen cellar.
Nov 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 2, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 5, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cert of occupancy or d.o.b records. d.o.b records indicate premises to be a 1 family dwelling now premises arranged & occupied as a two family & 4 sro's basement arrange as
Jan 30, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts:failure to comply with commissioners vacate order,vacateorder # 271-11 issued on 7-7-11 for 2nd fl & basement. at time of visit 2nd fl & basement reoccupied at time of visit. rem:comply with compl
Jan 30, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order for disobeying vacate order. 1 family converted to 2 family dwelling & 4 sros. vacate order #271-11 issued. 7.7.11 at time of visit on 1.30.12 house fully occupied.
Jan 30, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34903507h issued on 7/7/11.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Sep 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#34903506x issued on 07/07/11.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Sep 17, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 family to 4 or more noted 1family dwelling now occupied w/ 3sros at 2fl 1class a apt at 1fl and 1 class a apt at cellar sros contain beds personal items
Jul 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted erected full height partitions in cellar to create rooms for a class a apt installed water & waste lines for 3pc bath toilet shower sink & residential sink in ktcn & gas line for stove rem: obtain permit
Jul 7, 2011
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Mar 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 1,428 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1801 / 56
- Assessed value
- $55,260
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 541 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 541 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Oxford, Samantha.
Does 541 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 541 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 541 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 541 Lexington Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.