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486 Lexington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01806-0016Map

Owner of record: Lawrence Family Irrevocable Trust

486 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lawrence Family Irrevocable Trust. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 41 of the 48 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • 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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window panes at upper & lower window sashes in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling & all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant walls & ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock & door handle in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls & ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

    May 3, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant walls & ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant walls & ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant walls & ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material & household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose banister at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balustrade at public hall, 1st story

    May 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Dec 4, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the est yard night inspection.

    Feb 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line 2 sty west apt private hall.

    Jun 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 sty west apt 2r 2 room from front. located at apt 2r

    Jun 17, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance 2 sty west apt southwest & northwest rooms.

    Jun 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.05 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard missing 2 sty west apt.

    Jun 17, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose molding entrance door 2 sty apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 17, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Jun 17, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood molding entrance door 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r

    Jun 17, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door jamb entrance 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 17, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Jun 17, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof edge front.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys all sides.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches at 1st sty w apt.

    Aug 11, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling at cellar throughout.

    Aug 11, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door 3rd sty public hall dumbwaiter.

    Jul 13, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2010 · Apt 3L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,635 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1806 / 16
Assessed value
$567,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313693, last renewed Dec 10, 2025.

Questions about 486 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 486 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lawrence Family Irrevocable Trust.

Does 486 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 486 Lexington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 486 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 486 Lexington Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.