279 Lee Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02264-0001Map
Owner of record: Flushing Avenue Realty LLC
279 Lee Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 10 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Flushing Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 41
- ECB violations
- 38
- HPD complaints
- 30
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- 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 13, 2025
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 26, 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.
Apr 17, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door at public hall, 6th story
Jun 24, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Dec 5, 2021 · Apt 1BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at boiler room door at basement
Feb 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2015 · Apt 3B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to heating system at 1st story public hall at boiler room
Feb 28, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 41
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 5, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 28, 2006
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 25, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 5, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 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 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
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
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Sep 17, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 3, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
ECB violations · 38
- Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle8a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall&appurtenances required by28-302.4 for control#814219.agg1:prior nov37011109h under 28-302.4 su
Apr 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Cat-1 tag expired (oct/2017)
Jul 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
1) no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dl
Jul 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
1) no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, install dl
Jun 4, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order contained in summons/ violation #38264360j issued on 8/15/18and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable
Jun 18, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,40p16-02x10)repair emergency phone. 40p16)no access into the motor room, provide.
Aug 15, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#814219. remedy: submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.observe @ time of inspection pl inspection(job#301564901)sprinkler system installed for entire bldg.no permit for sprinkler installation issued @ time of inspection sp permit#301827209.rem:obt
Feb 17, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Noted:work w/o a permit. exp permit-appl # 302146274 type 3 issued 4/14/06 for scaffolding has expired on 7/21/06. remedy:renew permit.
Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Note:failure to post permit holder sign-no sign posted.remedy:provide required signage.
Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $200
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Noted:failure to post contractor's sign-missing contractor informationremedy:post required sign.
Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $630
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply with stop work order noted : @ time of insp, work ongoing, worker installing bricks @ front facade & others chopping inside @ 2nd fl & other moving materials @ 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 6th fls contrary
Sep 11, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide appd plans at site at time of inspection. noted work ongoing under permit# 30156490 with appd plans at site. stop all work remedy: obtain and keep appd. plan at site. call d.o.b. at 718-802-
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to stop work order. noted: permit #30156490 recieved stop work order #'s 012506c01am03,05,07 under sections 26-230, 27-228, 27-1021 of admin. code. now masonry work ongoing at 6th floor and roof.
Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction. note. no permi t on file or posted on site for sidewalk shed. remedy: obtain a permitand post forthwith.
Feb 28, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-expired permit. note. plywood erected with permit# 301564901 which expired on 12/31/05 and no updated permit observed posted. remdey: renew permit and post forthwith.
Feb 28, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet building code specifications. note. no lights installed under sidewalk shed at time of inspection. remedy: conform shed to building code specifications forthhwith.
Feb 28, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to protect roofs, roof outlets or skylights of adjoining property during construction operations. note new bldg being erected with permit # 301564901 and no protection erected on roof of adjoining bldgs
Jan 25, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. note plywood fence erected at front of bldg in which fence door open towards sidewalk making it unsafe to pedestrians. remedy: repair and/or replace fence forthwith.
Jan 25, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Unlawful continuance. note stop work orders # 110505c01ah02/03 was issued on 11/05/05 and now additional construction work being done against stop work order. remedy: stop all unlawful work forthwith.
Jan 25, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalk and walkways during construction operations. note new six story masonry block bldg beingerected with permit # 301564901 and no sidewalk shed erected and mater
Jan 25, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. note: at time of inspecton no eight foot fence observed erected at rear of construction site also no person at site at time & plywood
Nov 5, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign. note: new steel & cinder block bldg. being erected with permit #301564901 & no contractor's sign posted. remedy: provide contractor's sign forthwith.
Nov 5, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
No guard rails. note: no guard rails erected around balconies at rear of bldg. making it unsafe for workers. remedy: stop all construction work forthwith except to provide guard rails. when complete call d.o.b.
Nov 5, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. noted: plywood fence erected at front of bldg. with two plywood doors approx. 8' wide which open towards sidewalk making unsafe to pedestrians. remedy: repair and/or replace fence door
Nov 5, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Certificate of on-site inspection not available for inspection. (10e filins for crane not on-site)
Oct 27, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor sign. bldg is under construction and has been erected to 2nd floor and no contractor sign has been posted. remedy: provide contractor's sign.
Sep 22, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and properly affected by construction operations. bldg is erected to 2nd floor and is accessable from front at aunsecured gate and at rear of site. the following unsafe conditions
Sep 22, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation: at rear of jobsite soil is excavated to =6' and no protection provided no sheeting shoring guard rail has been provided. remedy: provided protection to
Sep 22, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit.bldg to 2nd fl fn permit has expired on 12/31/04 and fence in place.remedy:renew permit as per dob code.
Jun 24, 2005 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations.foundations in place-also 1st floor site is accessible from rear yard of 277 lee ave. 4ft. chain link fence is not anchored properly
May 24, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation:at rear of site foundation in place - soil is excavated to approx 6ft.no protection provided.no a)sheeting b.)shoring e)guardrail fence.remedy:stop all work
May 24, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
No guard rails - 1 no guard rail at 1st floor rear. 2 no guard rail atelevator shaft. 3 no guard rail at stair landing.there are approx.drops of 8-10 ft. debris at bottom of som locations.elevator shaft has ap
May 24, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign remedy:provide contractors sign
May 24, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operation noted new foundation work done with protection erected at rear and at front two pieces of chain link fence approx 6'high erected with
Jan 19, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
No jo site fence noted:jobsite fence is missing approx 25"wide x 8'high at front of site and no fence at adjacent property at 281'lee ave also fence is missing at at adjacent property at 275'lee ave approx 3'
Jan 13, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operation upon inspection of above proerty foundation in place no work in progress part of construction fence in front of bldg fell down inside
Dec 22, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failrue to maintain defect is missing fire rated ceiling in kitchen and bathroom also missing fire rated walls for entire bathroom area of apt 2l also rotted floor joists of apt 2l and rotted sub floors of apt3
Apr 3, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 1BSMT
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 1BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 1BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 1BSMT
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 10, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 22, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Locks
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Doors
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 2004
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 10,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,025 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2264 / 1
- Assessed value
- $713,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #382424, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 279 Lee Avenue
Who owns 279 Lee Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Flushing Avenue Realty LLC.
Does 279 Lee Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 Lee Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 279 Lee Avenue built?
City records list 2004 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 Lee Avenue?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.