88 Lewis Avenue
This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.
This building has 12 recorded HPD violations, at or below the Bedford-Stuyvesant average of 13.5.
The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts HPD violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.
The three-story, three-unit building at 88 Lewis Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Lewis Crown LLC, has a concerning pattern of maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, between October 2023 and August 2026, there have been multiple emergency situations including carbon monoxide detector issues, mold problems, heavy water leaks, and concerns with windows and ventilation systems. The property has a significant history of illegal conversion issues, with Department of Buildings complaints filed in 2019, 2020, and 2023, primarily related to unauthorized modifications in the cellar area that was originally designated as a boiler room and storage space. These modifications included the installation of additional living spaces, bathrooms, and laundry facilities without proper permits.
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What's in the 88 Lewis Avenue report
Is 88 Lewis Avenue rent-stabilized?
Rent stabilization caps how much your rent can rise and protects your right to renew. Here's how this building scores on the four signals that usually point to it.
Based on public NYC records. Not legal advice — verify with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal) at apps.hcr.ny.gov.
Is 88 Lewis Avenue covered by Good Cause Eviction?
New York's Good Cause Eviction law (effective April 20, 2024) gives many market-rate tenants the right to renew their lease and challenge rent hikes above the annual local rent standard. It doesn't apply to every building.
- Small landlord. This landlord owns about 3 units across 1 building in our records — at or below the 10-unit small-landlord threshold.
Good Cause also excludes condos & co-ops, subsidized/regulated housing, and units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent — signals we can't always confirm from public data. Not legal advice. Learn more at nyc.gov or call 311 for the Tenant Helpline.
How 88 Lewis Avenue's risk score is calculated
We trained a model on 7 years of city inspection data — HPD violation filings, tenant complaints, and owner track records across their entire portfolio. It estimates the probability that HPD inspectors will find serious or dangerous violations at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.
What the score means for you
Out of 7141 buildings in this neighborhood, 1573 have a higher predicted risk. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.
in the next 12 months
What's driving this score
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| Total units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 3 |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Gross area | 3,600 sq ft |
| Building class | — |
| Tax abatement | None |
Violations & complaints per year — solid line is historical record, dashed line is AI projection.
88 Lewis Avenue's landlord & ownership
The people and companies registered to this building, the other properties they run, and their court record. A landlord's wider portfolio is often the best predictor of how your building will be treated.
Filed Aug 1, 2023, expired Sep 30, 2024 .
The registration on file expired Sep 30, 2024. HPD requires owners of most rental buildings to re-register every year.
City records, not real time — sale and registration data are as fresh as the last extract loaded; the ACRIS deed record above is good through Dec 31, 2022.
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Brooklyn, NY 11206
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88 Lewis Avenue's mortgage & ownership history
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and satisfactions recorded against this property with the NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) — the public paper trail behind who owns it and who has lent against it.
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88 Lewis Avenue event timeline
Violations, complaints, fines, and permits — the most recent records on file, in order.
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What this is
Housing code violations issued by HPD against property conditions. Non-compliance with NYC's Housing Maintenance Code can result in violations and fines.
| Inspection Date | Class | Category | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | A | Original | § 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 Missing At Public Hall, 1St Story | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/09/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2104 Adm Code 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 Public Hall, 1St Story | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/09/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2017.3 Hmc: Trace And Repair The Source And Abate The Visible Mold Condition... Less Than 10 Square Feet Observed At Recess Around Skylight In The 1St Room From North Located At Apt 103, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant |
| 09/09/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2013 Adm Code Paint With Light Colored Paint To The Satisfaction Of This Department The Ceiling In The 1St Room From North Located At Apt 103, 3Rd Story, 1St Apartment From West At North | Nov Sent Out |
| 09/09/2026 | A | Original | § 27-2005 Hmc: 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 Public Hall | Nov Sent Out |
What this is
Complaints filed with HPD about conditions violating the NYC Housing Maintenance Code or NY State Multiple Dwelling Law.
| Received | Category | Type | Status | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | Unsanitary Condition – Mold | Emergency | Close | 3 |
| 11/10/2025 | Water Leak – Heavy Flow | Emergency | Close | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector | Emergency | Close | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | General – Ventilation System | Non Emergency | Close | 1 |
| 10/02/2023 | Flooring/Stairs – Floor | Non Emergency | Close | 1 |
What this is
Service requests logged daily with the city through 311 and tracked to resolution. These are complaints that can be directed to specific city agencies.
| Created Date | Problem | Problem Detail | Agency Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | Unsanitary Condition | Mold | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 11/10/2025 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/02/2023 | Safety | Carbon Monoxide Detector | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/02/2023 | Water Leak | Heavy Flow | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
| 10/02/2023 | General | Ventilation System | Department of Housing Preservation and Development | Closed |
What this is
All complaints received by the Department of Buildings, including those from 311 and complaints entered directly by DOB staff.
| Filed | Number | Status | Category | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2023 | 3929974 | Closed | 45 | 12/07/2023 |
| 07/10/2020 | 3759293 | Closed | 45 | 10/21/2020 |
| 09/17/2019 | 3721957 | Closed | 45 | 11/13/2019 |
What this is
Civil penalties and violation notices issued by the Department of Buildings for construction and building code violations.
| Issue Date | Category | Type | Description | Disposition |
|---|
What this is
Summonses and penalties adjudicated by OATH (Office of Administrative Trials & Hearings) and the Environmental Control Board. DOB enforcement cases that have been heard and decided.
| Issue Date | Violation # | Status | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2021 | 35528100K | Resolve | Failure To Comply W/The Comm'S Order Contained In Summons/Vio#35446107Y Issued On 11/08/19 & To File A Cert Of Correction Pursuant To 28-201.1 & 1Rcny 102-01. For Work W/O A Permit. Note: No Record Of Correctio | $625 |
| 10/23/2020 | 35523040P | Resolve | Failure To Comply W/The Comm'S Order Contained In Summons/Vio#35446107Y Issued On 11/08/19 & To File A Cert Of Correction Pursuant To 28-201.1 & 1Rcny 102-01. Work W/O Permit At Cellar Level. Remedy: Comply W/C | $1,250 |
| 10/23/2020 | 35522774J | Resolve | Failure To Comply W/The Comm'S Order Contained In Summons/Vio#35446107Y Issued On 11/08/19 & To File A Cert Of Correction Pursuant To 28-201.1 & 1Rcny 102-01. Work W/O Permit At Cellar Level. Remedy: Comply Wit | $1,250 |
| 10/20/2020 | 39030700L | Resolve | Work Without Permit. Noted; At Cellar Level Of Apt. 1 Erected Full Height Partition Walls With Doors Creating Habitable Space, 1 Room, 1 Bathroom. Installed Water And Waste Lines For 1 Toilet, 1 Lav Sink. Insta | $1,250 |
| 11/08/2019 | 35446108X | Resolve | Occupancy Contrary To That Allowed By The C/O Or Dob Records. Dob Records Indicates Cellar As Boiler Room & Storage. At Time Of Inspection Cellar Was Arranged & Occupied As A Gym W/Weights,Machine & Exercise | $0 |
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Executed eviction warrants in NYC from 2017-present. Records of completed residential and commercial evictions processed through housing court.
| Executed Date | Docket # | Apartment | Type | Marshal |
|---|
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Recorded real estate transactions and property sales. Public records of building transfers and changes in ownership.
| Sale Date | Price | Building Class | Neighborhood | Apartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2022 | $0 | C0 | Bedford Stuyvesant | |
| 02/15/2022 | $0 | C0 | Bedford Stuyvesant | |
| 01/26/2022 | $1,861,870 | C0 | Bedford Stuyvesant | |
| 03/10/2014 | $720,000 | C0 | Bedford Stuyvesant | |
| 12/27/2013 | $300,000 | C0 | Bedford Stuyvesant |
What this is
Property owner reports of bedbug infestation status required by NYC law. Building owners must file annual reports on bedbug treatment and infestation history.
| Filing Date | Infested Units | Eradicated | Re-infested | Period End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2020 |
| 12/25/2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10/31/2019 |
What this is
NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene rodent inspection results. Records of inspections for rat and rodent infestation signs.
| Inspection Date | Type | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | Initial | Passed |
| 11/03/2025 | Initial | Passed |
| 05/28/2025 | Compliance | Passed |
| 05/06/2025 | Initial | Failed For Rat Activity |
| 11/12/2024 | Initial | Passed |
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Construction and demolition permits issued by the Department of Buildings. Required for legal building, construction, and demolition activities in NYC.
| Filing Date | Type | Work | Floor | Description | Status | Issued |
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