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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
May 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material & household items at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose banister at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balustrade at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2017
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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door entrance 2 sty west apt southwest & northwest rooms.
Jun 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof edge front.
Sep 14, 1983
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.