214 Highlawn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06675-0010Map
Owner of record: David Lati
214 Highlawn Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is David Lati. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on January 5, 2022. 21 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 23
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 · 21
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all wall in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south and walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash window at south wall east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass lower sash at south wall west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the stairs at public hall stairs
Jan 24, 2019
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 31, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling to east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wire glass at skylight at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective frame at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 12th from bottom wood tread at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak and bathroom in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 11, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling all stories
Nov 11, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 11, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance top and bottom sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed the left-side exterior wall of a mixed use building altered/changed at exposure 2. 2 doors have been altered into windows. 1 window removed and brick sealed.
Oct 22, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district.the district is r5b general residential district r4-1 detached & semi-detached residence district.observed at expo #1 in illegal car port parked gmc mi
May 26, 2017 · Penalty $300
Active - Class - 3
Work w/o permit. observed(correct)work for side work & new curb cut approx 8'wide at exp#1. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
May 26, 2017 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35090323y issued on 5/15/14. illegal work at cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 29, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with comm order to correct condition cited in nov350903253y isued on 5/15/14 illegal work @ cellar rem:comply with order
Jul 16, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert or dob records.hpd#851527 indicates 2 unit bldg.noted:@ cellar level,music rehersal/studio(drums,speakers,band equipment)restaurant personel states that band rehea
May 15, 2014 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.noted:@ cellar level,installed floor to ceiling partition walls creating(2)-2rooms(framing,sheetrock,door,with locking device),lighting,electrical outlets,switches.rem:obtain permit or restore
May 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit- work noted erected chained-link fence at rear of premises 4'height by 15'length & 13'wide const w/ razor wired on top. creating a hazardous condition for resident & public. remedy: remove
Apr 9, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall parapet wall leaving inwards at front (highlawn ave)defective mortar joints out of plumb with co nnecting adjacent parapet walls remedy:maintain buildings facade make
Jul 19, 2004 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall parapet leaning inward at front of facade defective mortar joints at horizontal plane at lintal area remedy make all repairs maintain exterior bldg wall
Feb 4, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall hazardous defects noted at parpet leaning inward at front side of bldg also defective mortar joinsts also defective murtar joints at horizontal plane at lintel areas at
Jun 19, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 12, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Stairs
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,840 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6675 / 10
- Assessed value
- $82,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 214 Highlawn Avenue
Who owns 214 Highlawn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Lati.
Does 214 Highlawn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 214 Highlawn 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 214 Highlawn Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 214 Highlawn Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.