201 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
The three-story Old Law tenement building at 201 Lee Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Sholom Teitelbaum and constructed in 1901, has experienced numerous serious issues over the past three years. The property is currently facing multiple active violations, including failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2018, 2022, and 2023, as well as an active violation from September 2024 related to submitting an annual bedbug report. Between 2023-2025, the building underwent extensive yet unauthorized work, particularly in September 2023, when multiple violations were issued for unlicensed work, including electrical systems, plumbing, and construction practices. These violations resulted in significant penalties totaling $8,525, though some were subsequently resolved.
The building has displayed persistent safety and compliance concerns, particularly regarding electrical systems and tenant safety inspections. In 2024, there were multiple issues with electrical wiring, including two complaints in March 2024 about defective/exposed wiring, one of which resulted in an Oath Violation. The property also had several complaints related to construction work, including a July 2023 violation regarding非法屋頂延伸. Furthermore, there appears to be an ongoing issue with bedbug reporting compliance, with open Class A violations noted in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2024.
While the building has undergone some inspection activity, with various complaints being closed, the pattern of violations and required corrections suggests ongoing regulatory compliance challenges affecting both safety systems and basic maintenance requirements. Recent inspections from 2025 and late 2024, including two sweep inspections in February 2025 and December 2024, found no violations warranting attention at the time of inspection. However, significant work was performed in 2023-2024 without appropriate permits, according to multiple Department of Buildings violations. An active ECB violation from July 2023 regarding an unauthorized structure extension remains notable. While some previous violations have been resolved, the current status of multiple active violations, particularly regarding pressure inspection filings and bedbug reporting, indicates ongoing regulatory compliance needs.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 0 |
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Year built | 1901 |
Total area | 3600 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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- 118 Heyward St, New York, NY 11206
- 201 Lee Ave, New York, NY 11206
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