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138A Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1
DOB Complaints
30
311 Housing Calls
41
Housing Violations
0
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 138A Lexington Avenue

The 21-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 138A Lexington Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Israel Perlmutter and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an active rodent infestation problem, with multiple rodent activity reports and bait applications documented between January and April 2025.

The building has also faced persistent issues with its heating system, as evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints between 2023-2024, including an emergency complaint in January 2024 where inspectors could not gain access to verify the issue. Additional concerns include recurring problems with garbage/recycling storage conditions (2023-2024), multiple electrical/intercom system issues (2023-2025), and various housing maintenance code violations. A 2023 inspection revealed safety concerns in Apartment 15 including defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, inadequate heating, and door issues, though these were subsequently certified as corrected.

The building has multiple active violations related to boiler inspection reporting from 2019-2024, with each violation carrying a penalty of $655. Recent inspections in 2025 have confirmed ongoing rat activity, despite multiple baiting interventions. While the building's bedbug reports for the past five years show no infestations, the persistent rodent issues and heating system problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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138A Lexington Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1931
Total area 14920 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
41
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
30
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
21
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
23
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 138a Lexington Ave, New York, NY 11216
  • 140 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 11216
  • 140a Lexington Ave, New York, NY 11216
  • 142 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 11216

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138A Lexington Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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138A Lexington Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 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 138A 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
2025-02-012025-05-28General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-152025-05-14Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-212024-09-28Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-07-132024-08-23Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-192024-06-06Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 138A 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
2024-08-21BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 3RD CONCRETE TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT BUILDING FRONT AT STOOP2024-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone§ 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 STORY2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-15ACloseNoneNone§ 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, 1st STORY2023-06-29T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-15COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM2023-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 138A Lexington Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-01 01:49GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2025-01-16 00:00UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-10-27 20:57RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-10-15 19:33RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-08-21 00:21UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 138A Lexington Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39597702024-05-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-07-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-07-17)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 138A Lexington Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 138A 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 138A 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
2024-12-110002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-270002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 138A Lexington Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-21ComplianceRat Activity
2025-04-03BAITBait applied
2025-03-26BAITBait applied
2025-03-26BAITBait applied
2025-03-12BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 138A 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 138A 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 138A Lexington Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-1637032242J140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 30000167399Y0009 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOACTIVE655.0655.0
2024-12-1637032252N140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 30000167399Y0019 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOACTIVE655.0655.0
2024-12-1637032246R140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 30000167399Y0013 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOACTIVE655.0655.0
2024-12-1637032239Z140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 30000167399Y0006 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOACTIVE655.0655.0
2024-12-1637032245P140 LEXINGTON HOUSE LLCFAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL BOILER INSPECTION REPORTS FOR LOW-PRESSURE BOILER 30000167399Y0012 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT. 1RCNY 103-01(D)(1) REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT FOACTIVE655.0655.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 138A 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)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 138A 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 138A 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 138A 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 138A Lexington Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 138A 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 138A Lexington Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 138A Lexington Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 138A 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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