169 Skillman Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02750-0037Map

169 Skillman Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lake Organization LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 17 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 14
ECB violations: 15
HPD complaints: 1

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 23

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
Open — Nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
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 11, 2024
Open — 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, 2023
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 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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 2, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 13, 2021
Open — 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 15, 2016
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.
Oct 14, 2015
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 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

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ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.
Sep 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Sep 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Sep 17, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide proper venilation for bathroom 2 sty apt.
Sep 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Sep 17, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum plaster cellar center.
Jul 3, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide pit cover cellar front.
Jul 3, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line vent roof center.
Jul 3, 1985
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass lower window sash 2 sty apt 2 kitchen. , section '' ''
Oct 26, 1984 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window frames 2 sty apt 2 rear room. , section '' ''
Oct 26, 1984 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 2 sty apt 2 kitchen rear room. , section '' ''
Oct 26, 1984 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window sill & frames 2 sty apt 2 kitchen. , section '' ''
Oct 26, 1984 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - active
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approximately 36 linear feet of tight board fence at entire exposure #1 approximately 15' from exposure #1 facade to safeguard the public
Aug 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Full demolition of the building and grade site
Aug 24, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at expo#3 a section of wall approximately 10'x10' has collapsed along with fire escape landing. roofing material has been completely removed exposing interior to elements furthering the deterioration compromising structural stability. expo #2/4 bulging.
Aug 23, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 5, 2020
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 30, 2019
Dob violation - active
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - active

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - active
Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 16, 2017
V%-dob violation
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Nov 12, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35581825k issued 8/25/21 and file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 for:failure to maintain building in
Nov 13, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances atoi&observed@2styb front facade is in deteriorated condition roof blocks exposed,missing windows covered by decayed plywood,missing roof overhead.maintain exterio
Sep 18, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection observed at exp #1 open hole aprox 6' x3' with 4' drop no handrail unprotected adjacent to public sidewalk.concrete slab at exp #1 sev
Aug 23, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.note observed unsafe bldg in state of severe disrepair.@exp1 front facade rotting&deteriorating.w/lintel of upperfl broken&missing.@roof planks exposed&uncovered
Jul 8, 2021 · Penalty $25,000
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection observed loose bricks above front 2nd floor window rotten wood with missing bricks at left side front plus cracks at front steps.
May 4, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35467838k issued on 02/18/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Sep 18, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Ailure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of i nspection and observed at front yard an wrought iron gate leaidng to cellar has been broken with missing bolt at first floro windows are sea
Feb 18, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at the time of inspection and observed at front yard an wrought iron gate leading to cellar has been displaced or broken with missing bolts to buildng repai
Sep 24, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Noted front yard has debris & broken iron fence. remedy: clean front yard & repair iron fence.
Aug 7, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maitain building in code compliant manner.noted all first windows are sealed front door sealed cemented the access to cellar steps are open doorway sealed. also 2nd fl windows are open front yard has
May 22, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active

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Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observed the cellar access hatch missing & open located at front exp#1 presenting hazard to public. also observed broken iron property fence & garbage & debr
Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted at exp 2 attached wooden structure leaning and open rear door of bldg is open & unsecured. windows at basement and 2nd flrs broken and missing. remedy:
Sep 9, 2013
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in compliant manner. noted: at front of the bldg broken hanging glass at 1st & 2nd fls. canopy on side entrance to rear yard in danger to collapse at front yard. no accesible access to
Jun 1, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances @ exp #1 observed werethe following defects (1) broken windows @ 1st & 3rd levels (2) downspouts @ exp #2 are missing causing property not to retain its own water
Mar 27, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain premises in code compliant manner.ext front of premises 1)primary entry steps & stringer are cracked in various.2)leaderis detached 3)wood window framing is eroded & rotted w/chipped peeling
Aug 22, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2014 · Apt BASEME
Close

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 (C0)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,640 ft²
Lot area: 2,100 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 301
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 2750 / 37
Assessed value: $159,420
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #355734, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 169 Skillman Avenue

Who owns 169 Skillman Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lake Organization LLC.

Does 169 Skillman Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 169 Skillman 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 169 Skillman Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 169 Skillman Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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