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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 23
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 20, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.