541 Lexington Avenue
541 Lexington Avenue in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, has 11 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (60/100).
One & two family · 1 units · Built 1899
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 60/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- Repairs: High (11 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Not on file, records as of Oct 28, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
11 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 0 class A, 1 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 0 issued in the last 12 months. 11 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-06-26. Newest violation issued 2024-12-27.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Lighting defect, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME AT FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2), issued 2024-12-27. HPD violation 17579741
- Class C: No hot water, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES NO VOLUME AT FIXTURES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 2), issued 2024-12-27. HPD violation 17579742
- Class C: No hot water. ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES (apt 2), issued 2024-04-17. HPD violation 16880946
- Class B: Floor or stair defect (hallway). SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE 9TH TREAD UP STAIRS 1ST TO 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 5218181
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY LOCK GATE 1ST STORY FRONT ENTRANCE BUILDING., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 5218178
- Class B: Plumbing defect (basement). - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS CELLAR REAR ROOMS., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 5218183
- Class B: Unapproved alteration, kitchen. - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE KITCHEN CELLAR., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 5218184
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen. SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING KITCHEN SINK 2ND STORY APT., issued 2008-06-26. HPD violation 5218182
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 16 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: OXFORD, SAMANTHA. See the full portfolio.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3018010056, HPD building ID 325164. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Myrtle-Willoughby Avs (G), 12 min walk
- Myrtle Av (M, J, Z), 12 min walk
- Kingston-Throop Avs (C), 13 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 11 open (3 class C, 7 class B, 1 class I) | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC Dept. of City Planning PLUTO (tax-roll owner). Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.