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289 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn

BIN 3045189BBL 3016450076Block 1645 · Lot 76Built 19656 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
9 open Class C — see them ↓$20,277.00 recorded as due
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289 Lewis Avenue at a glance

289 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn has 80 open city records on file, 9 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $20,277.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 1 eviction at this building. No recorded sale is on file for its lot. The most recent record is dated Jul 28, 2026.

Open Class C
9
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
63
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
8
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$20,277.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
5.22
18 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
1
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
22
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 28, 2026
Evictions record

Health score for 289 Lewis Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

F
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from the 300 most recent of 364 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 9
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 63
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $20,277
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 289 Lewis Avenue

Showing the 300 most recent of 364 records; the CSV has the full history. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 289 Lewis Avenue

$20,277.00 is recorded as due across the 64 summonses below, out of $85,960.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 289 Lewis Avenue
049379332LOct 29, 2025DIRTY SIDEWALKJan 27, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
039150877NJun 12, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMAug 20, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
1623932Jun 12, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. CLASS 2 ITEMS: 1) HALLWAY POSITION INDICATORS MALFUNCTIONING, REPAIR. 2) PIT DIRTY, CLEAN. 3) EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE SHAFT AT THE LOBBY LEVEL, PRAug 20, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
049130628RMay 30, 2025NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSAug 28, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$25.00
035717441LApr 25, 2025FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER:LACK EMERGENCY LIGHT FOR EXITSJul 2, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
573968Apr 25, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: LACK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR EXITS, EXIT DISCHARGES AND PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 712.3; 27-345-THROUGHOUT SCHOOL-EXIT LIGHTS NOT WORKING. BOTH NOT WORKINGJul 2, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)$6,250.00
048271811HFeb 21, 2024FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMay 21, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
048271812JFeb 21, 2024FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMay 21, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
011786012LMay 9, 2022AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONJun 28, 2022Found in violation—
011746679NAug 2, 2021AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONJan 18, 2022Found in violation—
011783916KMar 10, 2021AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONApr 27, 2021SETTL IN-VIO—
011740390PDec 14, 2020AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONAug 24, 2021Found in violation—
1651831Oct 29, 2020NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS PER 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. REMEDY : INSTALL DLM AND PERFORM, AND FILE TEST WITH NYCDOB. 0NE 10 AMP FUSE JUMPED,REPLACE FUSE. CAT1 EXPIRMar 3, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)—
039031225XOct 29, 2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMMar 3, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)—
0212783809Oct 26, 2020LOOSE RUBBISHFeb 8, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)$118.00
0211072923Jun 20, 2020IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSESep 29, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$121.00
0211076150Jun 20, 2020IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSESep 21, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$121.00
0211075747Jun 19, 2020IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSESep 18, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$121.00
0210853437Jun 18, 2020IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEOct 30, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$121.00
1651705Mar 2, 2020POTABLE/DOMESTIC HOT WATER TEMP GAUGE ON ROCKMILL MP50 BOILER IS NOT WORKING.CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITION & SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.Jan 11, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)—
039018649NMar 2, 2020FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERJan 11, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)—
011734110KFeb 24, 2020AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONSep 8, 2020SETTL IN-VIO—
011734113XFeb 24, 2020PERMITSSep 8, 2020SETTL IN-VIO—
011702587LFeb 19, 2020AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONNov 17, 2020SETTL IN-VIO—
011672215XSep 23, 2019AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONFeb 11, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)—
011621619MMay 16, 2019AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONAug 27, 2019Found in violation—
011625530YMar 12, 2019AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONSep 3, 2019Defaulted (did not respond)—
1313412Mar 7, 2019B254,3A,11A,4A. B254. 4A-MANUAL RESET LOW WATER CUT OFF NEEDED; 3A-FLUE CORRODING. CORRECT ALL LISTED VIOLATIONS AND SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.Sep 4, 2019Found in violation—
032098700HMar 7, 2019FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERSep 4, 2019Found in violation—
011673749PJan 16, 2019AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONMar 5, 2019Found in violation—
037014190HJan 15, 2019FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBJul 15, 2019Found in violation—
1559764Jan 15, 2019FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/ VIOLATION #35325030Y ISSUED ON 3/19/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2).AN ACCEPTABLEJul 15, 2019Found in violation—
035325030YMar 19, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESMay 14, 2018Settled by stipulation—
627554Mar 19, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL(S) OF APPURTENANCES (INTERIOR) NOTED AT BASEMENT IN THE BOILER ROOM; 4" OF SANDING WATER, STRANGE SMELL. AT GYM, LEAKS IN VARIOUS AREAS, WOODEN FLOORS MISSING. RMDY:May 14, 2018Settled by stipulation—
032093328HMar 14, 2018FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERMay 7, 2018Settled by stipulation—
1313382Mar 14, 2018B254, 6, 11, 32A,50. VIOLATING CONDITIONS #11 BLOWDOWN VALVES NOT PROPERLY PIPED #6 RELIEF VALVE ON DOMESTIC HOT WATER COIL NOT PROPERLY PIPED #32A LOOSE AND EXPOSED WIRING THROUGHOUT BOILER ROOM #50 DEBRISMay 7, 2018Settled by stipulation—
1313372Mar 12, 2018CEASE USE B154, 51, 286 AS PER CLASS 1(B154) 29-301.1 #28 AND 51 EVIDENCE OF STEAM COMMING OUT OF TUBE ACCESS DOOR. DO NOT OPERATE BOILER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED AND DOB ISMay 7, 2018Found in violation—
032093327XMar 12, 2018FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERMay 7, 2018Found in violation—
011593006YApr 24, 2017AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONJul 11, 2017Found in violation—
035235861XApr 20, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJun 12, 2017Settled by stipulation—
613896Apr 20, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.DEFECTS NOTED:@GYM, WOODEN FLR FINISH ROTTEN AND MISSING PIECES @VARIOUS LOCATIONS.2.STANDING WATER IN UTILITY ROOMS DUE TO DRAIN LEAKS @GYM.REM:COMPLY W.NOTICEJun 12, 2017Settled by stipulation—
011616657RApr 4, 2017FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSMay 23, 2017Defaulted (did not respond)—
011581811ZJan 5, 2017POSTING OF PERMITS AND RECORD KEEPINGMar 21, 2017Found in violation—
011559802XDec 29, 2016CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONFeb 14, 2017Found in violation—
011492587ZNov 15, 2016AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONJan 3, 2017Found in violation—
1594826Sep 26, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER(INTERIOR)NOTED:CMN BLOCK IS BROKEN AROUND PIPES GOING FROM BOILER ROOM IN THE BOYS ROOM BY STAIRCASE(A)TO THE GYM,NO FIRESTOP AROUND PIPE SLEEVE.REM:REPAINov 14, 2016Admitted the violation—
035207969JSep 26, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERNov 14, 2016Admitted the violation—
011476054XMar 2, 2016AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATIONJun 14, 2016Found in violation—
042165242JJul 29, 2015IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSESep 1, 2015Pending—
044620777KApr 28, 2014ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEOct 3, 2014Found in violation—
011243583YDec 7, 2011INSPECTION AND TESTINGJan 24, 2012Found in violation—
041845226MOct 24, 2011ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEJan 13, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)—
041845227YOct 24, 2011ILLEGAL POSTING OF HANDBILL NOTICEJan 13, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)—
011278978ZSep 2, 2011FIRE-RATED DOORS AND WINDOWSOct 18, 2011Defaulted (did not respond)—
0177258905Apr 22, 2010FAILURE TO HAVE PERMIT ON SITE OR IN FIELD OFFICEAug 26, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
1401125Nov 13, 200255X11,54B7,73##,41H8,21M7,11I12,8V1,17H12,29H11,49E1,49#11,80D6,36M7,54-B-PROVIDE PROPER COTTER PINS IN BRAKE PINS,73#-FAILURE TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT PROMPTLY.TO DEPT.OF BUILDING,ACCIDENT OCCRRED ON 11-8-02Dec 31, 2002Found in violation—
038134327MNov 13, 2002FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR.Dec 31, 2002Found in violation—
034223161KAug 13, 1999FAILURE TO PROVIDE INADEQUATE EMERGENCY POWER EXIT LIGHTS.Sep 27, 1999Settled by stipulation—
1570073Aug 13, 1999FAILURE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FROM THE BUREAU OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL FOR THE INSPECTION OF EMERGENCY POWER TO EXIT LIGHTS. FAILLURE TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONSep 27, 1999Settled by stipulation—
1400992Nov 16, 199328H,74D,75#. 74 PROPERLY SECURE MOTOR ROOM FLOOR GRATING. 75 PERFORM 5YR. TEST. PROPERLY TAG DEVICE AND FILE ELEV. 3 FORM.May 2, 1994Found in violation—
038038130ZNov 16, 1993FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR.May 2, 1994Found in violation—
115103Jul 26, 1993FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OF COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAW 16/84 OF REQUIREFILE PROTECTION SYSTEMS. REMEDY:FILE REPORT.Sep 20, 1993Found in violation—
117684Jul 26, 1993FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE EMERGENCY POWER EXIT LIGHT PURSUANT TO BECSTANDARDS. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE EMERGENCY POWER EXIT/DIRECTIONASIGNS PURSUANT TO BEC STANDARD. REMEDY:PROVIDE ADEQUATE EMERGENCY POWESep 20, 1993Found in violation—
120779May 10, 1991FAILURE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY POWER EXIT/DIRECTIONAL SIGNS THROUGHOUT 1ST 2ND FLOOR AND STAIRCASE (BOTH-2)AND TO BASEMENT. REMEDY-PROVIDE EMERG. PWR EXIT/DRTCL SIGNS ACCORDING TO B.E.C. STANDARDS-LL 16/84Jun 24, 1991Defaulted (did not respond)—

Marshal evictions at 289 Lewis Avenue

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 289 Lewis Avenue
Sep 4, 2026Commercial-PossessionJustin Grossman321430/25

Ownership history for 289 Lewis Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3016450076), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

No deed for this lot appears in ACRIS, the City Register's index of recorded documents. Condominium units are recorded on their own lots and are not matched to buildings yet.

Financing record for 289 Lewis Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 289 Lewis Avenue
May 31, 2024Mortgage$140,000National Association Wilmington TrustView ↗
May 19, 2023Assignment of leases and rents—Carver Federal Savings BankView ↗
May 19, 2023Mortgage$295,563Carver Federal Savings BankView ↗
Oct 27, 2017Mortgage$900,000Carver Federal Savings BankView ↗
Oct 27, 2017Assignment of leases and rents$900,000Carver Federal Savings BankView ↗
Jan 3, 1968Mortgage—Carver Federal Savs & Loan AssnView ↗
—Mortgage$1,386,000The American Baptistextention CORPView ↗
—Satisfaction of mortgage—Carver Federal Savings BankView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.