199 Lee Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02226-0001Map
Owner of record: Henny Katz
199 Lee Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Henny Katz. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 5
- 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 24, 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 3, 2024
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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the .. at cellar
Nov 12, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 35
- Construction other optional
Ftm; noted: the brownstone backup wall on lee ave is unstable & unsafe. prior to repairs by close of business 02/25/22 provide the following below to nyc dob feu 4th fl 280 b'way attn tim lynch pe 212-393-2024. engineering survey drawing to determine any loose stones, survey to be 6' on center frequency.
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm noted: the side bearing wall along heyward st is buckle & unsafe. prior to repairs by close of business 02/25/22 provide the following below to nyc dob feu 4th fl, 280 b'way attn tim lynch pe 212-393-2024. engineering survey drawing to determine the dimension of the buckle, survey to be 6' on center frequency,
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit; noted: wall ties, channels & repairs were installed/done along lee ave. by close of business 02/25/22 provide the below to nyc dob feu 4th fl 280 b'way attn tim lynch pe. 212-393-2024.
Feb 9, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection observed:(1)at 199 lee ave on lee ave side at 3rd fl level,a balcony/canopy structure w/ painted steel&corrugated deck,reinforced w/ steel angles,approx full width o
Jun 22, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35453705j issued 11/4/19 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.occupancy contrary.comply w/ commissioner's
Dec 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35453702y issued on 11/4/19 & to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.dwelling converted.comply w/ commissione
Dec 30, 2020
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Fire-escape
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,570 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2226 / 1
- Assessed value
- $339,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 199 Lee Avenue
Who owns 199 Lee Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Henny Katz.
Does 199 Lee Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 199 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 199 Lee Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 199 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.