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79 Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02188-0001Map

Owner of record: Farkas, Abraham

79 Lee Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Farkas, Abraham. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 61

  • 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 5, 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 10, 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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 10, 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 23, 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 7, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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 9, 2021

    Open — Info 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 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Open — Info 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, 2017

    Open — Info 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 10, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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 — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock vestibule door to 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling 2 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose treads 9 & 10 up 3 to 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrails 3 to 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 8, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of pigeon coop erected on garage roof.

    Feb 4, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of pigeon coop at rear.

    Feb 4, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 1 sty pub hall.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & on boiler room door.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 4 sty apt southeast apt er1.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration exterior front wall pierced 1 to 2 sty and 3 sty & air conditioning units installed.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster clg & walls 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder front.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in vestibule of 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg southeast room 4 sty apt.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 front.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles vestibule & 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key lock vestibule 1 sty.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the extension roof rear 1 sty.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.07 adm code replace with wire glass the present glass in doors and/or transoms extension roof rear 1st sty.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 4 sty public hall.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at all door openings other than entrance door at 4 sty apt.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty apt.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar throughout.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in boiler room cellar front.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles etc 2 & 3 sty pub halls.

    Oct 9, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 8, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments for alt 2 application #301913222 of which expired 12-24-05 plans dated (3-16-05) non conforming work noted. at rear plans show

    Mar 2, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34930201z issued on 11-17-11 for work without a permit:extention above 1 story structure. rem:comply with the commissioner's orde

    Mar 2, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34930201z issued on 11/17/11. for work w/o a permit: extention above 1 story structure. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Jan 10, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.work noted:in that ontop of existing 1 story structure illegal 2 flr extension was constructed & added to existing bldg.all work done w/o approvals & permits approx size 20'x45'.rem:obtain appro

    Nov 17, 2011

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt TOP

    Close

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
4
Residential units
2
Building area
6,615 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2188 / 1
Assessed value
$644,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337840, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 79 Lee Avenue

Who owns 79 Lee Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Farkas, Abraham.

Does 79 Lee Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 79 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 79 Lee Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 79 Lee Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 6 units in total.

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