37 Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02178-0003Map

Owner of record: 37 Lee LLC

37 Lee Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 37 Lee LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 37
ECB violations: 38
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 5, 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 · 16

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.
May 5, 2026
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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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 10, 2024
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 17, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 7, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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
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, 2017
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 10, 2016
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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
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 100 watts lights not on
Oct 10, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 37

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 9, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 25, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Ftm:flr joist&girder suppt'g bsmnt in disrepair of partial collap@rear and split/rotted conditions thru-out level@1fl,sagging/rotted mortar breach at exp2 party wall.exp1 facade damaged leaning parapet at exp3 ownr retn pe eval entire bldg&develp comprehensiv repr plans and repr bldg under permit.file by 2/17/20.begin by 3/2/20.complete by 6/1/20
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Emerg wrk:bsmnt level flr joist state of disrepair.front span@risk of collapsing.rear span already part collapse.bsmnt joist typically obs to be split rotted& at risk of future failure.ownr immd retn nys pe & dob reg.contrct to dsgn&instl shor/stablze bsmnt fl joist.wrk begin by 1/16/20&compl by 1/20/20.all wrk suprv by pe.file app emerg wrk 2 days
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
Ftm fire escape:3rd floor balcony had been altered&extended with steel brackets&plywood,& wood 2x4 railing.metal rail around openg for stair was dmg.stair treads of stair frnt fire escape to rear yard were dmg & missing.ownr maintain fire escape in good order/repr.reprs under prmt file app by 2/17/20.begin work by 3/2/20.complete work by 4/1/20
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 38

Class - 2
At the time of my inspection i observed sidewalk shed installed under b01355865 at exp#1-observed horizontal brace installed at 7 feet high and cross bracing installed at 6' on post in front of entry to adj pro
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Noted: access to building was denied. from street level noted two mcu walls and new metal joist installed above parapet wall roof level. also through glass pain front door- 1st floor was demolished, new wood fr
Jan 6, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000052439n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for
Sep 27, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain in codecompliant manner.noted:ato my insp i observed@exp1 front main entrance facade multiple cracks hole missing mortar@2&3fl window show unlevel about4" due to cracks in ceiling,v35631764z
Jan 31, 2022
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed 3 story building main entrance facade multiple cracks,holes,missing mortar at 2nd & 3rd floor window show unlevel about 4 inches due to cracks and
Nov 20, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39015698x issued 5/20/20 and file certificate of correctin pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work w/o permit.note:no corrections a
Nov 8, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violations #39015688m issued 1/13/20 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.all fire escape shall be maintained
Nov 8, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of inspection and observed at exp#1 front facade above main entrance at 2 and 3 floor windows bottom sill to stagging and stepping patterns on b
Sep 27, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015687k issued on 1/13/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to provide un
Sep 27, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015689y issued on 1/13/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintain
Sep 27, 2021
Resolve

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Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015698x issued on 05/20/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Sep 14, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.at the time of inspection & observed,at front exp.#7 facade of a 3 story bldg above main entrance a staggering bricks w/missing masonry,between 2nd & 3rd fl wi
Aug 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39015698x issued1/13/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for workw/o permit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 16, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39015687k issued1/13/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway exp fire escape comply w/commi
Jul 7, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39015689y issued1/13/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner@cellar level comply w/commiss
Jul 7, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39015688m issued1/13/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.all fireescapes shall be maintained in good order@exp3 comply w/commissioner's
Jul 7, 2021
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:observed@exp1 wall has cracks@various locations on all fls&is in severe disrepair.maintain exterior bldg wall.
May 13, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances note brick an dmaosnry facade at front of building at exp #1 is in severe disrepair with running crack between upper floor window sills and lintels from
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015687k issued on 1/13/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unob
Jan 29, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015689y issued on 1/13/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bui
Jan 29, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015688m issued on 1/3/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.all fire escapes shall b
Jan 26, 2021
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015687k issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for obstructing the exit passageway w/household ite
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015689y issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for structural girder that rotten cellar level.
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015688m issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for extending the fire escape at exp#3. remedy: com
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015698x issued1/13/20&to file cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/o permit noted:@exp3 new structural steel&colum
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldgs walls or appurtenances. noted: observed at exp#1 over the main entrance door the are cracks at the wall is saggingon the right. also over both 2nd fl windows the are vertical cracks,
Oct 26, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015698x issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. noted: at exp#3 new structural
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Reissue#39015686z on 1/13/20 failure to maintain bldg walls on appurtenances. note: at time of inspection observed at exp#1 over main entry to bldg vertical step xraxk alpong w/sagging right side. over both 2nd
Aug 31, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015698x issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order
Aug 31, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015689y issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Aug 31, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015688m issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Aug 31, 2020
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015687k issued on 01/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102.01. for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway
Aug 31, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at cellar: 1. main structural girder rotted at front and rear where rear section has collapsed along with approx: 4 fl joist
Jan 13, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure 1 over main entry to building vertical step crack along with sagging right side. over both 2nd floor windows vert
Jan 13, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3 fire escape at 2nd level used as storage area for house hold items. also gutter leader approx: 5" in diameter has be
Jan 13, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed horizontal enlargement at 2nd fl. exposure 3 approximately 15'x10' new structural steel and columns along with walls and windows. plumbing for heat and elec
Jan 13, 2020
Resolve
Class - 1
All fire escapes shall be maintained in good order & structurally safe. no fire escape shall be extended, location changed or moved without approval of dob. at time of inspection observed at exposure 3 fire esc
Jan 13, 2020
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall (hazardous defect is (brickwork broken loose & fallen unto street at 3rd sty northwest window over missing lintal remedy:erect sidewalk shed for protection of
Aug 6, 1990
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: Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,250 ft²
Lot area: 1,426 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 301
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 2178 / 3
Assessed value: $155,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #852489, last renewed Oct 8, 2024.

Questions about 37 Lee Avenue

Who owns 37 Lee Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 37 Lee LLC.

Does 37 Lee Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 37 Lee 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 37 Lee Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37 Lee Avenue?

It has 2 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.