8420 20 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06333-0043Map
Owner of record: Gladys K Lewis Family Limited Partnershi P
8420 20 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gladys K Lewis Family Limited Partnershi P. HPD has recorded 173 housing violations here, most recently on October 11, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 31 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 173
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 261
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 173
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt C6
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt C6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt C6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane lower sash at second window from west at north in the 1st room from east at north located at apt c4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt c4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt C4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counterbalance , at north wall, 1st and 2nd window from east in the 3rd room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 8 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2022 · Apt A3
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.
Feb 22, 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 6, 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 6, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at east entrance to building , 1st story
Sep 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt A3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove range in the kitchen located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt B6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at the 1 2, and the 3rd story public hall stairs at the south..
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors south west apt located at apt d4, 4th story
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard. south west.apt located at apt d4, 4th story
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt D4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose brace to the gooseneck ladder at the north west stack at roof.
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles and wood at the 1,2, and 3rd story public hall. at north..
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold item at 2nd &3rd story balcony north west stack
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold articles at the 3rd story and the 4th story balcony south west stack.
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2018 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Jan 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 28, 2017
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
Nov 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2017
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 wrong size at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 4th room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass upper sash north window in the 4th room from east located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt b4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2016 · Apt B4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cut street curb creating a driveway on 85 street side of property plate#fpz5227 car park on(pad). remedy: obtain a permit.
Dec 19, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#349554541h issued on 4/10/12 for work w/o permit.rem:comply w/ the comms order.
Jun 20, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. noted: at the time of inspection i did not observe any certificate of correction for ecb viol #34555224j.rem:file a certificate of correction.
Apr 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dept of bldgs. noted: at the time of my inspection i did notobserve any c of c for ecb violation #3481514p. (red motor cycle parke
Apr 23, 2012
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit. noted: at side of property lot (85th street side) exists a curb cut in public sidewalk for access to parking pad @ side/rear of bldg. previous appl (320084699) for the installation. of a
Apr 29, 2010 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit work noted curb cut and painted yellow at south westend of lot curb cut is approx 9l curb cut is on 85th st remedy: obtain permits and approvals if feasible or restore premises to prior legal
Sep 14, 2009 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building and/or appurtenances as per d.o.b. code-complance/manner retaining wall & paved passageway is defective with but not limited to missing sections of retaining wall & cracked missing
Sep 14, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. residential district is r5. at time of inspection 1 dark colored suv motor vehicle is parked in rear yard (north/west end) of premises with no visible
Sep 14, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted:apt d3 4th fl noted: an opening has been created btwn rear bedroom & living room, w/ 2 sets of sliding doors opening size approx 7' x 8' w/ drop arch as well
Apr 27, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit door not self closing. the entrancel exit door to arpartment b-6 has insurfigment. hinges which does not allow it to close on its own according to the building code remedy: provide a self closing door to a
Nov 3, 1995
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain: a door was not provided to the bedroom entrance in apt b-6 and a metal saddle in the hallway in the apt is loose and sticking up which could result in a tripping hazard. remedy: make necess
Nov 3, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. bed room ceiling at apt b6 has loose plaster. said shuation is also occurring at bathroom. water damage ceiling at bedroom and on bathroom wall at entrance door area. remedy:make necessary
Nov 3, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 3, 2026 · Apt C6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt C4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt A3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2020 · Apt C2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2020 · Apt C2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt C2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt A3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 26, 2019 · Apt B6
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt D4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt B7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt A4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt D2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 5, 2017 · Apt C4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 7C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 10, 2016 · Apt B1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 31, 2016 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 31, 2016 · Apt B4
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 31, 2016 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2016 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2016 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 4, 2016 · Apt B4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 32,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 6333 / 43
- Assessed value
- $901,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301174, last renewed Jul 31, 2025.
Questions about 8420 20 Avenue
Who owns 8420 20 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gladys K Lewis Family Limited Partnershi P.
Does 8420 20 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 173 housing violations at this property.
Is 8420 20 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 31 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 8420 20 Avenue built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 8420 20 Avenue?
It has 31 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.