# 39 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

BBL 3021780002 · Block 2178 · Lot 2 · BIN 3059908  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/39-lee-avenue-3021780002  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 396802 Lee Ave

## Summary

39 Lee Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11211; tax lot BBL 3021780002) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1920, on a 1,426 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as JOEL LAX, TRUSTEE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $686,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 26 active DOB violations. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “39 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (BBL 3021780002)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/39-lee-avenue-3021780002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 26 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: JOEL LAX, TRUSTEE
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 1,426 sq ft · Building area: 3,159 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $686,000, assessed value $308,700, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2026-05-28 from SAMUEL LAX, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; YS LAX TRUST to JOEL LAX, TRUSTEE; MEIR LAX, TRUSTEE; SRL 5-26 TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2008-01-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2008-01-31 from LAX, PEARL to Y S LAX TRUST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-03-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-03-06 from FRIED JENO; LAX HERMAN to LAX HERMAN; LAX PEARL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-09-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-09-28 from TRAUB LILLIAN to FRIED JENO; LAX HERMAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-01-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FTM FIRE ESCAPE:3RD FL BALCONY HAD BEEN EXTENDED WITH STEEL BRACKETS, PLYWOOD,& WOOD 2X4 RAILING.METAL RAIL AROUND OPENING FOR STAIR WAS DMG STAIR TREADS OF STAIR FROM FIRE ESCAPE TO REAR YARD WERE DMG&MISSING OWNR TO MAINTAIN FIRE ESCAPE …. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-03-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-01-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-02-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1998-05-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-09-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-02-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-07 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Bus Stop Shelter Complaint – Broken Glass. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as JOEL LAX, TRUSTEE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-05-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-05-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-05-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-05-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-05-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2026-05-28). | 636b-3b5g |

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