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69 Lee Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3021880006 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP3
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 10. In ZIP 11211, 58% of residential buildings hold an A and 7% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations7 total — 0 class C (immediately hazardous), 6 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 1981-10-07.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

3 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Street Light Condition (2) · New Tree Request (1).

Filed construction activity

$57,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1920)
NoSix or more residential units (3)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)Orah Vsimcha LLC
Head officerDavid Simkowitz
Managing agentTehillim Management LLC
Last registered2025-08-06

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$1,179,600 $530,820
2026$1,288,000 $579,600
2027$1,546,000 $695,700

The city's market estimate has risen 31% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayMarcy Av — J M Z · 1,000 ft straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Lee Av / Ross St — B44 · 100 ft
Citi BikeLee Ave & Taylor St · 550 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 016 Leonard Dunkly. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

69 Lee Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

3 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by TEHILLIM MANAGEMENT LLC — 16 buildings, 72 units. Grades across the portfolio: A4 · B3 · C6 · D3. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
156 Martense Street BK9 A
158 Martense Street BK9 B
379 South 5 Street BK8 A
153 Division Avenue BK6 A
295 Himrod Street BK6 A
537 Marcy Avenue BK4 D
313 Willoughby Avenue BK4 C
464 Park Avenue BK3 D
186 Broadway BK3 B
871 Driggs Avenue BK3 C
69 Lee Avenue BK3 B
107 Franklin Avenue BK3 C
311 Willoughby Avenue BK3 C
65 Skillman Street BK3 C
510 DeKalb Avenue BK3 C
49 Herbert Street BK2 D

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,425,000 on 2015-09-16 (lender: Investors Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2015-09-16AL&R $2,000,000 — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC to INVESTORS BANK $2,000,000
2015-09-16Agreement $2,000,000 — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC to INVESTORS BANK $2,000,000
2015-09-16Mortgage $1,425,000 — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC to INVESTORS BANK $1,425,000
2010-11-08Deed $875,000 — from GUTTMAN, ALIZA to ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC $875,000
2010-11-08Mortgage $575,000 — from ORAH V' SIMCHA, LLC to GUTTMAN, ALIZA $575,000
1996-07-31Mortgage $50,000 — from REICH, SUCHER to U'LELAMED, LISHMOA LILMOD $50,000
1996-05-31Mortgage $200,000 — from REICH, SUCHER to LELAMED, LISHMOA LILMOD $200,000

Ten-year activity

530
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
5
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenants
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsTotal
20170011
20182002
20190011
20200000
20210123
20220145
20230123
20240235
20250033
20260011
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The last 12 months — 3 records

DateRecord
2026-05-12311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2025-12-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-10-28311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Cycling

The full timeline

2026
2026-05-12311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2025
2025-12-31Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-10-28311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Cycling
2025-04-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024
2024-11-26HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2024-10-30FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-08-23FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-08-20311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2024-02-14Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023
2023-08-21FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-03-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-03-23HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2022
2022-08-19FDNY inspection (RISK)
2022-05-27311: Street Sign - Missing — Other/Unknown
2022-05-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-03-17311: Water System — No Water (WNW)
2022-02-25HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021
2021-08-11FDNY inspection (RISK)
2021-05-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-09HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2019
2019-04-18311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2018
2018-04-17Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-02-16Job filed: ALT 2 FILED HEREWITH FOR NEW CONDENSERS ON THE ROOF. NO CHANGE TO USE, BULK, OCCUPANCY OR MEANS OF EGRESS.$57,000
2017
2017-11-27HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016
2016-07-17311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1 Missed Collection
2016-06-24311: New Tree Request — For One Address
2016-03-29311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2016-01-25311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Cycling
2015
2015-09-24311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Lamp Missing
2015-09-16AL&R $2,000,000 — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC to INVESTORS BANK$2,000,000
2015-09-16Agreement $2,000,000 — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC to INVESTORS BANK$2,000,000
2015-09-16Mortgage $1,425,000 — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC to INVESTORS BANK$1,425,000
2015-09-16Mortgage assigned — from BREUER, MOSES D to INVESTORS BANK
2015-09-08311: Street Light Condition — Lamppost Missing
2015-08-27311: Street Light Condition — Lamppost Missing
2015-08-12311: Street Light Condition — Lamppost Missing
2015-04-14311: Dirty Conditions — E15 Illegal Postering
2014
2014-11-02311: Street Light Condition — Street Light Out
2014-10-08FDNY inspection (RISK)
2014-04-09DOB complaint, category ?
2014-02-25Certificate of occupancy Final
2014-01-06FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013
2013-11-25FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-10-25FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-09-27FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-09-06DOB complaint, category ?
2013-08-28FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-08-21Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-07-30Permit AL — ISSUED
2013-07-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
2013-07-26Permit PL — ISSUED
2013-07-24FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-06-12FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-05-03FDNY inspection (ALT)
2013-04-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-04-01Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2013-01-23DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2012
2012-08-29Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-07-18Permit AL — RE-ISSUED
2012-07-18Permit EQ — RE-ISSUED
2012-07-11Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-07-09Mortgage assigned — from GUTTMAN, ALIZA to BREUER, AS NOMINEE, MOSES D
2012-06-11DOB violation C:
2012-06-07DOB complaint, category ?
2012-05-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-04-30Permit AL — ISSUED
2012-04-30Permit EQ — ISSUED
2012-04-03DOB complaint, category ?
2012-02-29Job filed: STRUCTURAL PLANS SUBMITTED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 1 CONSTRUCTION FOR EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION, MASONRY & STRUCTURAL STEEL AS SHOWN NO CHA$265,000
2012-02-29Job filed: INSTALL SPRINKLER HEADS AND RELATED PIPING AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$32,500
2012-01-12Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011
2011-12-14311: Forensic Engineering — Building Under Structural Monitoring
2011-12-14DOB complaint, category ?
2011-11-14Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-11-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-07-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-07-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-07-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-07-20Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-07-20Permit AL — ISSUED
2011-07-12Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2011-06-21CERT — from RIDGE ABSTRACT CORP.
2011-06-21ZONE — from ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC
2011-05-31DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS COLLATER
2011-05-19Job filed: PROPOSED UNDERPINNING/SHORING PLAN SUBMITTED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT TYPE 1 CONSTRUCTION. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$36,000
2011-05-19Job filed: PROPOSED UNDERPINNING/SHORING PLAN SUBMITTED HEREWITH IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT TYPE 1 CONSTRUCTION. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$36,000
2011-05-05Permit AL — ISSUED
2011-05-05Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-02-17Job filed: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. WE SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF 08.
2011-02-17Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-02-07Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2011-02-07Permit EQ — ISSUED
2011-02-07Permit AL — ISSUED
2010
2010-12-09Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-11-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-11-09Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-11-08Deed $875,000 — from GUTTMAN, ALIZA to ORAH V'SIMCHA, LLC$875,000
2010-11-08Mortgage $575,000 — from ORAH V' SIMCHA, LLC to GUTTMAN, ALIZA$575,000
2010-11-08Mortgage satisfied — from REICH, SUCHER to GUTTMAN, ALIZA
2010-11-08DTL — from THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
2010-10-06Rodent inspection: Failed for Other Reason
2010-09-24Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-07-29Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-06-27Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-06-13Rodent inspection: Bait applied
2010-05-23311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2010-05-21Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-04-28Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2010-03-23311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2008
2008-08-12Job filed: A1$130,000
2008-08-12Job filed: ERECT TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT TYPE I CONSTRUCTION
2008-08-12Job filed: A1$130,000
2008-04-17DOB violation C: STOP ALL WORK IMMEDIATELY,MAKE SITE SAFE
2008-04-02DOB complaint, category ?
2007
2007-02-28City emergency repair (OMO): building) at street level and commercial space,seal up (one) 1 door and 2 windows. provide and install plywood / stucco $2,780
2005
2005-10-10HPD class B: SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FRO
2005-09-15TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK
2004
2004-09-24Job filed: Underpinning & Sheeting plans submitted herewith in conjunction with Alteration type I construction
2004-07-06Job filed: erect temporary heavy duty sidewalk shed in conjunction wtih New Building construction
2004-07-01Job filed: Proposed horizontal and vertical enlargement; construct interior partitions; install plumbing fixtures and related piping all as shown on drawings fil$30,000
2001
2001-12-28Permit AL — ISSUED
2001-06-28TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF NEW YORK
2001-06-28TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF NEW YORK
2001-06-28TLS — from CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK; CITY OF NEW YORK to BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF NEW YORK; BANK OF NEW YORK
2000
2000-12-29Permit AL — ISSUED
2000-10-17Deed — from REICH, SUCHER to GUTTMAN, ALIZA
1999
1999-07-12ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED APPROX 20'X10' EXTENSION CONSTRUCTEDAT REAR. OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE PREMISES TO $500
1999-07-12DOB violation C: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: APPROX 20'X 10' EXTENSION CONSTRUCT ED AT REAR. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE P
1998
1998-07-23Mortgage assigned — from U'LELEMED, LISHMOA LILMOD to GUTTMAN, ALIZA
1997
1997-05-07DOB complaint, category ?
1997-05-07ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. WORK NOTED-APPROX 20'-0"X10'-" EXTENSION CONSTRUCTED AT REAR. REMEDY: REMOVE AND RESTORE, OR OBTAIN PERMITS
1997-05-07DOB violation C:
1997-01-17Agreement — from REICH, SUCHER to U'LELAMED, LISHOMA LILMOD
1996
1996-07-31Mortgage $50,000 — from REICH, SUCHER to U'LELAMED, LISHMOA LILMOD$50,000
1996-05-31Mortgage $200,000 — from REICH, SUCHER to LELAMED, LISHMOA LILMOD$200,000
1996-05-31Mortgage assigned — from REICH, SUCHER to U'LELAMED, LISHMOA LILMOD
1993
1993-09-09VAC — from CITY OF NEW YORK to VACATE, ORDER
1992
1992-10-02Deed — from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK
1990
1990-05-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE DOOR ENTRANCE STREET 1 STY BLDG.
1990-05-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ETC 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1982
1982-07-26Mortgage satisfied — from TIRNAUER, MALKA to ZYLBERBERG, EDYTHE; ZYLBERBERG, DAVID
1982-06-01Deed — from TIRNAUER, ABRAHAM to REICH, SUCHER
1982-06-01Deed — from TIRNAUER, MALKA to TIRNAUER, ABRAHAM
1982-01-20HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1981
1981-10-07HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AT SCUTTLE LADDER.
1981-10-07HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SOUTH HAND RAIL STREET TO 1ST STY PUB HALL VESTIBULE FRONT.
1981-10-07HPD class A: D26-20.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PEEP HOLE IN ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT SO LOCATED SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON INSIDE THE DWELLING TO VIEW
1981-10-07HPD class B: D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 2 STY PUB HALL.
1970
1970-03-02Mortgage — from TIRNAUER MALKA to ZYLBERBERG DAVID; ZYLBERBERG EDYTHE
1970-03-02Deed — from ZYLBERBERG DAVID; ZYLBERBERG EDYTHE to TIRNAUER MALKA

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