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853 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

13
DOB Complaints
6
311 Housing Calls
2
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 853 Lexington Avenue

853 Lexington Avenue is a 7-story, 29-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant that was completed in 2021 and is currently owned by Joel Jacobowitz. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues since its occupancy, with the most recent significant problems occurring in early 2025, including a plumbing complaint regarding a sink that investigators were unable to inspect, and multiple complaints from January 2025 involving doors and plumbing fixtures, though most were found not to violate housing laws.

The property has a history of various operational challenges, particularly with its elevator system, as evidenced by multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" from 2022-2025, with the most recent complaints currently marked as active in June 2025. During its brief history, the building has faced several maintenance and compliance issues, including a water supply violation in January 2025, and multiple plumbing-related complaints.

Between 2022 and 2023, there were documented violations and complaints regarding elevator service, window frames, door problems, and a case of mold that was subsequently corrected. The building's construction phase in 2021-2022 saw multiple safety and compliance violations, particularly regarding construction site safety and requirements for temporary structures. However, in recent years, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no infestations reported since 2024, and has consistently passed rodent inspections conducted between 2021 and 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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853 Lexington Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 29
Year built 2021
Total area 34453 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
2
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
6
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
17
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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853 Lexington Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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853 Lexington Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 853 Lexington Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-202025-05-09Plumbing-Basin/sinkEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-232025-04-26Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-232025-04-26Plumbing-ToiletEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-232025-04-26Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-182025-01-25Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 853 Lexington Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-06-14BCloseNone4B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
2023-06-14BCloseNone4B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-03ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-20 10:49PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:13DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:09PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2025-01-23 11:06DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-01-18 09:48PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 853 Lexington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-25ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
2025-06-24ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
39675802024-07-07CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-10-22Oath Violation Served (2024-10-22)
39181892023-07-11CLOSEDIllegal Conversion Commercial Building/Space to Dwelling Units2024-03-18Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-18)
39020772023-04-22CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2023-05-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-05-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 853 Lexington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-11-10V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905517942022-04-13
2021-11-10V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905517972022-04-13
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-05-010002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-100002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-04InitialPassed
2024-12-02InitialPassed
2024-06-06InitialPassed
2023-12-07InitialPassed
2023-06-02InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-2239128100NJB LEXINGTON LLCCLASS 2: PHONE SERVICE MISSING CONNECT SERVICE TO 24 HR EMERGENCY OPERATOR. REQUIRED SIGNAGE WITH BUILDING SUPER CONTACT INFO MISSING PROVIDE. SECTION OF DROP CEILING MISSING INSTALL. BRAILLE TAGS MISSING ON 7TRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-03-2139081905PJB LEXINGTON LLC1) ADJUST THE DOOR RESTRICTOR 2) THE GOVERNOR ROPE MUST BE SECURED TO THE CAR SAFETY WITH 2 CROSBIES ON BOTH SIDES. THE CROSBIES SADDLE MUST BE ON THE LOAD SIDE OF THE ROPE. THE CROSBIES MUST BE THE PROPER SIZERESOLVE0.00.0
2022-09-0139069267HJB LEXINGTON LLCOBSERVED SEVEN STORY BUILDING WHICH WAS ERECTED UNDER NB APPLICATION # 321597982(NOT SIGNED OFF) IS OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID TCO OR C OF O., OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCYRESOLVE0.00.0
2021-08-1935590659ZSKYLINE BUILDERS NYC CORP3307.4.7 STORAGE NEAR SIDEWALK SHED PATHWAYS NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OF A 7 STORY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION TOPPED OFF AT ROOF CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS.I OBSERVED A GREZE GENERATOR AND A TRUCK PUROBINRESOLVE625.00.0
2021-08-1935590658RSKYLINE BUILDERS NYC CORP3301.1.2 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH NYC FDNY FIRE CODE NOTE:AT TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 7 STORY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION TOPPED OFF AT ROOFCONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS I OBSERVED A LARGE DIESEL POWERED GENERARESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 853 Lexington Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 853 Lexington Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 853 Lexington Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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