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12 Lawrence Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05441-0006Map

Owner of record: Surie Koplowitz

12 Lawrence Avenue is an one-family home built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Surie Koplowitz. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 35 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 36

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Open — Info 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 23, 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 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 9, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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 18, 2018

    Open — Info 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 27, 2017

    Open — Info 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 10, 2016

    Open — Info 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 9, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar rear.

    Dec 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage cardboard boxes and household article cellar.

    Dec 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Dec 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages bicycles other household items 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Dec 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2 sty apts combined into 1 apt contrary to c of o.

    Dec 2, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the at easr yard.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 front.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west & rear yard.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes porch 1 sty front.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 required.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts rear east & west fire escapes..

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door installed top of stairs preventing access to 2 sty apts.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration concrete & metal erected creating exterior balcony 2 sty west.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wooden stairs rear of bldg.

    Sep 14, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractors sign at time of inspection-no contractors sign at site. remedy: provide a contractors sign at all times at site during of const. as per bld code.

    Aug 27, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dept of transportation permit for street not posted. at time of inspection no permit for a contriner aprox 30 yds in front of 12-lawance ave in street. remedy: obtain permit/remove immedately.

    Aug 27, 1991

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: at time of inspection alt 865/90 has expired 7-24-91. a search of department record show, no renewal was issued permit has not been renew. remedy: stop all work renew permit as per bldg.

    Aug 27, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
5,538 ft²
Lot area
5,415 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5441 / 6
Assessed value
$259,020
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345609, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.

Questions about 12 Lawrence Avenue

Who owns 12 Lawrence Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Surie Koplowitz.

Does 12 Lawrence Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 12 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 12 Lawrence Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 12 Lawrence Avenue?

It has 1 residential units.

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