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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

Concern
3 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 · 80

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 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 13, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 14, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide fire retarding ceiling cellar thru out.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar thru out.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fire retarding wall at stair soffit 1 sty public hall to cellar.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door entrance boiler room cellar.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cinder blocks north & west wall boiler room cellar.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit entrance door for cellar stair enclosure bottom cellar.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fire retarding entrance door at 1 sty public hall stair enclosure to cellar.

    Sep 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose entrance light fixture north.

    Jul 28, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose light fixture front of bldg.

    Aug 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north court r95.

    Aug 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose unhinged gate north yard.

    Aug 13, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 27, 2026$10Rentals - walkup apartments4

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.