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48 South Portland Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02099-0066Map

Owner of record: Samuel A. Lawrence Revocable Trust

48 South Portland Ave is a two-family home built in 1864 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Samuel A. Lawrence Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.

HPD violations
5
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 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

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 · 5

  • 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.

    Mar 24, 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 2, 2022

    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 31, 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    May 29, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 29, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as required under alteration apl.#2157/87. remedy: obtain a certificate of occupancy as required or discontinue the unlawful use.

    Dec 24, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1864
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,680 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2099 / 66
Assessed value
$243,180
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #377284, last renewed Feb 2, 2026.

Questions about 48 South Portland Ave

Who owns 48 South Portland Ave?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Samuel A. Lawrence Revocable Trust.

Does 48 South Portland Ave have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 48 South Portland Ave 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 48 South Portland Ave built?

City records list 1864 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 48 South Portland Ave?

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.