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2221 Avenue Y

Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07422-0343Map

Owner of record: Lax, Adam

2221 Avenue Y is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lax, Adam. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 22 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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 · 22

  • 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 1, 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 6, 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 8, 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 21, 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 23, 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 23, 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 7, 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 7, 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 29, 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 15, 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 17, 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 3, 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 7, 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 17, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electrical circuit cover vestibule public hall west wall at ceiling.

    Jul 8, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall & clg 1st sty public hall & vestibule.

    Oct 1, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clg 1st sty public hall vestibule.

    Oct 1, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fusible links & vent grille at cellar boiler enclosure vent duct.

    Jun 25, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 3

    Miscellaneous violations for zoning resolution: observed entire green area at front yard removed and paved with concrete contrary to zoning resolution.; zr 23-451, comply with zoning resolution

    Oct 25, 2021 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Miscellaneous violations of the zoning resolution: observed one black car audi with plate# kfp9936 jumped over street curb and parked in the front yard.; zr 25-621, comply with zoning resolution

    Oct 25, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    At this inspection the sidewalk curb at the front of the property (exp 1) has been illegally cut so a portion of the sidewalk is lowered enabling a vehicle to drive on to an illegal osp pad, cc is approx 8ft wi

    Mar 19, 2021 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    At inspection a black audi a6 license plate ny kfp 9936 was observed illegally parked on the front yard of the property (exp 1) under the ground floor front window, illegal osp maintained without dob approval &

    Mar 19, 2021 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit. noted: front yard paved approx 225 sf & curb cut extended approx 9' work 100% complwte no permits on file. remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior legal condition.

    Feb 22, 2012

    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
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1927
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,198 ft²
Lot area
2,650 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
315
Council district
48
Block / lot
7422 / 343
Assessed value
$248,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331663, last renewed Jan 9, 2010.

Questions about 2221 Avenue Y

Who owns 2221 Avenue Y?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lax, Adam.

Does 2221 Avenue Y have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 2221 Avenue Y 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 2221 Avenue Y built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2221 Avenue Y?

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.