20 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01969-0027Map
Owner of record: Trust Under Art. Third Of Libya Clancy T Rust
20 Lexington Avenue is a factory / industrial built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Trust Under Art. Third Of Libya Clancy T Rust. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 13 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 25
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 · 15
- 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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 25, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... north wall approx 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... south wall approx 4 sq ft and east wall approx 8 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... north wall approx 4 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16694056 issued 09-feb-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, kitchen sink, tub at basement
Jul 20, 2017
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 gas stove at basement
Jul 20, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit upper and lower windows sashs in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin termites in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit uppers and lowers windows sash in the entire apartment located at apt tbuz, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt TBUZ
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and department of buildingsrecords.partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living atbasement.unlawful gas stove and kitchen sink present.also full bathroo
Jul 2, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department record.noted:certicate of occupancy #300864170 indicates basement as factory.observed class"a"apartment of basement lev
Mar 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: c of o # 300864170 (dated: august 25th,2000)for the address above indicates premises as bsmt-factory; 1st fl -2 families. observed: clas "a" apt; @ bsmt including full size kitchen wit
Mar 22, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.observed: in an industrial bldg a 3pc bathroom,a kitchen w/sink,stove & oven,a bedroom w/bed & baby crib,livingroom furniture,clothing,perso
Oct 31, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 9, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt TOWNHO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt TOWNHO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 28, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jun 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Jun 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 16, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt TBUZ
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt TBUZ
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt TBUZ
Close - General
Windows
Apr 15, 2010 · Apt TBUZ
Close - General
Mold
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt LOFT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt LOFT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Factory / industrial (F9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 8,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1969 / 27
- Assessed value
- $850,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824707, last renewed Dec 31, 2024.
Questions about 20 Lexington Avenue
Who owns 20 Lexington Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trust Under Art. Third Of Libya Clancy T Rust.
Does 20 Lexington Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 20 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 20 Lexington Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 20 Lexington Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.