897 Saratoga Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03596-0007Map
Owner of record: Addison Lewis, Carol
897 Saratoga Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Addison Lewis, Carol. HPD has recorded 80 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 80
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- 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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 80
- 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 - 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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper stash, north wall 2nd window from west in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash counter blance window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 2R
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 24, 2023
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 7, 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.
Mar 1, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 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 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.
Oct 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at lobby
Jul 29, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby
Jul 29, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 7; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2017 · Apt 2F
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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide fire retarding ceiling cellar thru out.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retarding wall at stair soffit 1 sty public hall to cellar.
Sep 30, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance boiler room cellar.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cinder blocks north & west wall boiler room cellar.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance for cellar stair enclosure at bottom.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door for cellar stair enclosure bottom cellar.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fire retarding entrance door at 1 sty public hall stair enclosure to cellar.
Sep 30, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose entrance light fixture north.
Jul 28, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Jul 24, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locked entrance door to bldg preventing access to bells for apts.
Jul 24, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing guardrail stairs to cellar rear r90.
Aug 13, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture front of bldg.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard r91.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard r93.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north court r95.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry tread 5 up from yard to stoop at frontof bldg.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose unhinged gate north yard.
Aug 13, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls scuttle recess 2 sty pub hall.
Oct 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring 2 sty public hall.
Oct 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylindey key operated lock installed at 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Oct 7, 1985 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at 2 sty apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Oct 7, 1985 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings at kitchen and north east room 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Oct 7, 1985 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 29, 2023 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | $10 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3596 / 7
- Assessed value
- $199,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301525, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 897 Saratoga Avenue
Who owns 897 Saratoga Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Addison Lewis, Carol.
Does 897 Saratoga Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 80 housing violations at this property.
Is 897 Saratoga 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 897 Saratoga Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 897 Saratoga Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.