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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

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 · 9

  • 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

    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.

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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
  • 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

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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

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
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.