85 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05419-0041Map
Owner of record: Mendlowits, Joseph
85 Lawrence Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mendlowits, Joseph. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 31
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 · 58
- 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 8, 2026
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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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 13, 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 17, 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 22, 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 31, 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 14, 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 9, 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.
Apr 19, 2021
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 4, 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 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 lobby, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system , at lobby, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box , at lobby, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at lobby, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 lobby, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Oct 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx 2 sq ft in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3flr, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
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.
Dec 8, 2017
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 28, 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 20, 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.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective water damaged wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective water damaged wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door 1st at south in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at top of north wall approx. 3 sq. ft. in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, approx. 5 sq. ft. in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall. approx. = 2 sq.ft. in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Nb occupied w/o a valid c/o. noted: bldg erected as per job #301605494has not been signed off & presently occupied at 2nd & 3rd flrs. remedy: file c/o.
May 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Nb occupied w.o a valid c of o. noted: bldg erected as per job 301605494 has not been signed off & currently occupied. remedy: obtain valid c of o.
Dec 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of correction w/dob pursuant to 28-204.2 for violation 34781588x. remedy: file certificate of correction.
Dec 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
New bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o noted apt on 2nd nd 3rd flrs are occupied at time of inspection w/o valid c o bldg built with appl 301606000 remedy: obtain valid c of o
Jul 23, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 30, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 9, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 13, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 20, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,151 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5419 / 41
- Assessed value
- $89,580
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #382248, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 85 Lawrence Avenue
Who owns 85 Lawrence Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mendlowits, Joseph.
Does 85 Lawrence Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 85 Lawrence 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 85 Lawrence Avenue built?
City records list 2006 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 85 Lawrence 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.