169 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

169 Lewis Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. The property, owned by Cecil Lennon, has experienced significant infrastructure challenges over the past two years, with persistent issues related to heat and hot water systems being particularly notable.

Between December 2023 and 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water problems affecting the entire building, with at least three incidents in 2025 alone, including complaints in January and March 2025 where HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. Additionally, a concerning pattern of electrical issues emerged, with a power outage reported in January 2025. The building has also faced maintenance challenges, with open violations as of December 2024 regarding rodent infestations in Apartment 2D (specifically mentioned were mice and roaches), problems with self-closing doors, and access issues to the heating system.

While some violations have been resolved, including hot water issues in Apartment 2D as of December 2024, new violations have emerged, including a requirement to file annual bedbug reports. The property has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2022 and 2025, with varying results including instances of rat activity in 2024 and 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, particularly regarding building-wide heating systems and individual apartment conditions.