163 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01968-0048Map
Owner of record: Hsbc Bank Usa, National Association
163 Lexington Avenue is a two-family home built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Hsbc Bank Usa, National Association. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2026. 6 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 28
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- 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 2, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob at gate in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical fixture at ceiling (ceiling light) over bathtub and shower area in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Mar 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at the ceiling at basement apartment in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ..wood floor at basement apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ...electrical outlet cover at north wall at basement apartment in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at the ceiling at basement apartment in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the south wall at basement apartment in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of ...overgrowth of bushes .... yard at north
Nov 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline pipe at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak west wall at private hallway located at bsmt-apt 1, bsmt-apt at west
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
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.
Dec 12, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and celings in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1
May 17, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1
May 17, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2021 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 10, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,888 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1968 / 48
- Assessed value
- $108,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 163 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 163 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hsbc Bank Usa, National Association.
Does 163 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 163 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 163 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 163 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.