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143 Lexington Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01968-0001Map

Owner of record: Ortiz, Frances I

143 Lexington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ortiz, Frances I. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 6 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 8, 2026

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

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • 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.

    May 8, 2026

    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 19, 2025

    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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    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 17, 2024

    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 20, 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.

    Mar 31, 2023

    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 9, 2022

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 20, 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.

    Nov 4, 2019

    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 26, 2018

    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.

    Dec 11, 2017

    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 29, 2016

    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 20, 2015

    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.

    Mar 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Aug 11, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 4, 1993

    Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order:noted at the time of inspection a written posted vacate order has been removed from the door,vacate order#b101/23 issued on 3/17/2023 and still active for cellar

    Aug 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use found at cellar level.previous violation #35655931n.remedy:

    Mar 17, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm for transient use found at cellar level no "class j" fire alarm.previous violation #35655933r.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.work noted at cellar level 1 class "a" apt with kitchen 1 commercial sink with 3 pcs water & waste lines.one 3 pcs bathroom with water & waster lines. one gas stove.remedy:obtain permits if feas

    Mar 17, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o #301739064 or dob recordsillegal occupancy noted:cellar level converted to "class a" apt used transiently with 2 guests booked trhought airbnb.com for less than 30 d

    Mar 17, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failure to provide required number of means of egress for every fl per bc1018.1(2008 code)& 1021.1(2014 code);27-366 for transient use at cellar level.previ

    Mar 17, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.failing to provide required light & ventilation for every bedroom.noted:at cellar level having created bedroom w/o natural light & ventialtion as required p

    Mar 17, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.c/o301739064 indicates premises to be legally approved as classa multiple dwelling.atoi apt1m 1fl used/converted to transient havin

    Jul 28, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide system of automatic sprinklers where required as per bc903.2&27-954 for transient use@1fl apt discont illegal occupancy

    Jul 28, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide required# of means of egress for every fl as per bc1018.1(2008) bc1021.1(2014)&27-366 for transient use@1fl apt discont illegal occupancy

    Jul 28, 2022

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide required classj fire alarm system for transient use@1fl apt discont illegal occupancy

    Jul 28, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 18, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 27, 2006 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
2005
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
1,932 ft²
Lot area
926 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1968 / 1
Assessed value
$115,740
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #379668, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 143 Lexington Avenue

Who owns 143 Lexington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ortiz, Frances I.

Does 143 Lexington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 143 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 143 Lexington Avenue built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 143 Lexington Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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