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191 Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02226-0005Map

Owner of record: 191 Lee Orchids INC

191 Lee Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 191 Lee Orchids INC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 18 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 28

  • 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

    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 23, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 18, 2018

    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.

    Nov 27, 2017

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 minimum required

    Nov 12, 2006

    Open — 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

    Nov 21, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Sep 11, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement fence front areaway.

    Jun 4, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway.

    Jun 4, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide cover for fresh air vent front areaway.

    Jun 4, 1987

    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 3 windows bricked to reduce size from 6 ft to 3 & one half inches 3 sty front.

    Jun 4, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 50 watt light bulb north entrance to bldg.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty vestibule.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 sty vestibule.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — 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 50 watts.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry wall front of bldg.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose metal fence & gate front entrance to bldg.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing air vent cap front of bldg.

    May 28, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys all parts.

    Aug 31, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Aug 31, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Aug 31, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty pub hall.

    Aug 31, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mattress stored in cellar.

    Aug 31, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

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 (S2)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,400 ft²
Lot area
1,570 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2226 / 5
Assessed value
$109,980
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #344814, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 191 Lee Avenue

Who owns 191 Lee Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 191 Lee Orchids INC.

Does 191 Lee Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 191 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 191 Lee Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 191 Lee Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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