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159 President Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00343-0036Map

Owner of record: 159 President Street Realty Corp.

159 President Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 President Street Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 9 of the 23 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
128

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 38% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 23

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic ceiling tiles in the 7th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories all balconies, rails and parts at building front at fire escape

    Apr 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye slide bolt capable of being pad locked at building front at fire passage way

    Apr 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and walls at vestibule , 1st story

    Apr 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Apr 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Apr 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Apr 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 20, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apartm, 2nd story

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt APARTM

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Obtain a permit,make safe,provide the dob with engineer's report for structural stability

    Mar 6, 2009

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply with stop work order on 5/11/07 swo 051107c061dr issued. 4th fl gutted,framing,plumbing,electric approx. 30% w/o permit illegal work is continuing to approx 85% completed without swo lifted permit obtained 6/13/07. remedy: stop all work. comply with stop work contact dept. of buildings to properly rescind stop work order

    Jun 18, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit noted:4th floor,apt# 7.gut rehab in progress & reframing of partition walls and sheetrock walls installation approx 30% of work completed.note:installing new plumbing & electrical lines remedy:stop all work immediately,obtain permits

    May 11, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to post permit at job site.noted:permit for alt2 340036115 issued 2/6/13 and expires 6/3/13 not posted. remedy: post permit.

    Feb 26, 2013

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:at roof of an occupied multiple dwelling a/c equipment is installed on steel i beams on bldg structure.equip approx 4'w x 5'l x 3'high w/ductwork penatrations thru-roof to 4fl west

    Jun 18, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection # 302375392 interior renovation apt # 7 left unit. noted interior wall smoothing floors.substantial work at approx 85 % completion. no plans permit avaibl

    Jun 18, 2007 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit signs fail to meet building code standards. failure to maintain. no f.p.s.c. door in fire stair at basement level to cellar level.

    Jan 26, 1989 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2021 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 10, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 23, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 23, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2014 · Apt 6R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2011 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 18, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 7, 2009 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 30, 2008 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,764 ft²
Lot area
3,100 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
343 / 36
Assessed value
$1,687,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368166, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 159 President Street

Who owns 159 President Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 President Street Realty Corp..

Does 159 President Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 President Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 President Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 President Street?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.