879 Lenox Road
879 Lenox Road in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, has 9 open HPD violations, 2 of them class C, and 38 of 38 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (51/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 38 units · Built 1928
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 51/100)
- 2 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 34 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 38 of 38 units are rent-stabilized.
- Repairs: Low (9 open, 2 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 34 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
9 open violations: 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 1 class A. 12 issued in the last 12 months. 341 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2025-06-27. Newest violation issued 2026-08-10.
4 closed in the last 90 days. Median 97 days from issue to close for the 19 violations closed in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D10, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt D10), issued 2025-06-27. HPD violation 18049687
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt D7). HPD violation 19307316
- Class B: & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF OVERGROWN VEGETATION AT BUILDING FRONT. HPD violation 19279776
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. HPD violation 19279777
- Class B: Items blocking a hallway or exit (entrance). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM WEST AT SOUTH AT LOBBY, 3rd STORY. HPD violation 19292679
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AND ASSEMBLY TO DOOR AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, 4th STORY. HPD violation 19307319
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, ceiling, bathroom, 2nd floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST (apt B4). HPD violation 19292678
- Class B: Garbage not removed (exterior). , 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE EAST FIRE PASSAGEWAY YARD. HPD violation 19279775
311 housing complaints
47 in the last 12 months, 276 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (34), Unsanitary Condition (8), Door/Window (2), Paint/Plaster (1), Plumbing (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in 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: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 1 infested, 0 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 1 infested, 0 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
3 executed evictions in the last 3 years (9 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
38 of 38 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 38 in 2024, 38 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 879 LENOX LLC. Head officer: PINCUS SCHWIMMER. Managing agent: PINCUS SCHWIMMER. This owner has 18 buildings on record, 7 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 12, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3046410028, HPD building ID 324348. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Sutter Av-Rutland Rd (3), 13 min walk
- Saratoga Av (3), 13 min walk
- Crown Hts-Utica Av (3, 4), 19 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 9 open (2 class C, 6 class B, 1 class A). 2 rent-impairing | −15 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 47 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 3 | −6 |
| 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 HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.