221 Lee Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02236-0008Map
Owner of record: Chaim Schwartz, As Trustee
221 Lee Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 9 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chaim Schwartz, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 9
- 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
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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
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 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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
At inspection of 4-story bldg., observed existing approx. 20'x12' enclosed extension structurally attached at 2nd & 3rd fl. rear, supported by steel framing, with windows and roof; fire escape modified. condition not maintained in safe condition and poses structural and life safety hazard. no dob permit on file.
Aug 5, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structural stability report required : at time of inspection of a 4 story bldg. observed at expo.# 3 2nd & 3rd fl. level structurally attached approx. 20 x12 extension with steel frame and supports and fully enclosed with windows and roof. this poses safety and structural hazard. no permits on dob file.
Mar 17, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 21, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order for summons 37025746h. no engineer's report submitted nor on file., comply with commissioner's order
Oct 22, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-00723, dated 3/17/2023. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions. as of 10/11/20
Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work with out permit: at time of inspection of a 4 story bldg. observed structurally attached to residence at 2nd & 3rd fl. level expo. # 3 approx. 20'x 12' extension with steel frame and supports and fully enc
Mar 17, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 4 story building facade observed at expo # 1 1st floor at right side corner top of entrance door bricks were crack approx. b>"w
Mar 17, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of ocupancy required by open alteration application#30047795. remedy: have above alt. signed off and obtain a new c.of o. from this dept or discontinue
Jan 7, 1993 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 7,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,021 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2236 / 8
- Assessed value
- $631,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339152, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.
Questions about 221 Lee Avenue
Who owns 221 Lee Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chaim Schwartz, As Trustee.
Does 221 Lee Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 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 221 Lee Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 Lee Avenue?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.