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28 Lawton Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03229-0011Map

Owner of record: Gks Realty LLC

28 Lawton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2016 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gks Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on December 12, 2025.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 12, 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 · 21

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 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 17, 2024

    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 21, 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.

    Mar 10, 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 20, 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
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  • 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 closed
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2016

    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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2015

    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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 2nd 3rd sty.

    Jan 3, 1977

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 27, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved construction documents. nb #320595593 in an energy compliance inspection, i observed construction work without having approved plan, at time of inspection. rem: please contact: energ

    May 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Mechanical piping insulation do not meet min requirements. nb #320595584 in an energy compliance inspection, i observed piping insulation not installed at floors (1, 2) as per required. rem: please contact: ene

    May 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved construction documents. nb #320595584 in an energy compliance inspection, i observed construction work without having approved construction documents, at time of inspection. rem: ple

    May 23, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.11 egress. noted: upon inspection of a 4 sty bldg at roof level,observed that required means of egress onto lkawton street was notaccessible,entrnace to the site was provided through the rear yard thr

    Jan 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.4.1.1 sidewalk. sidewalk at exp#1 not maintained as per code,consisting of cracks,voids & unleyed slabs. stop all exterior work at exp#1 except to repair & maintain sidewalk as per code. call best for

    Jan 26, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Log book. at time of inspection of 4 sty bldg at roof level,i requested from the construction superintendent present to see his log book forconstruction operations at site,none were given or available at time

    Jan 26, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Log book. at time of inspection of 4 sty bldg at roof level,upon request of construction superintendent to show his log book,none was given or available at time of inspection as required by code for constructio

    Jan 26, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No permit. noted: scaffold erected at exp#1 approx 48ft high upon request for permit for scaffold none was given. stop all use of supported scaffold at exp#1. remedy: obtain permit. call best for inspection.

    Jan 26, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. having demolished a three stories brick building to grade. remedy: obtain a permit. forthwith.

    Apr 11, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    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 (C2)
Year built
2016
Floors
5
Residential units
5
Building area
4,563 ft²
Lot area
1,860 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3229 / 11
Assessed value
$666,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389459, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 28 Lawton Street

Who owns 28 Lawton Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gks Realty LLC.

Does 28 Lawton Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 28 Lawton Street 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 28 Lawton Street built?

City records list 2016 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 28 Lawton Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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